Training

If you have questions, please reach out to Pam Lewandowski, Manager of Training at [email protected].

Refunds will not be issued; all sales are final. Date changes may be made up to 3 days prior to the start of class for $20. The only exclusion to this will be if the cancellation or date change was initiated by LaHouse Research and Education Center.

Name of Training	Description
Find Certified Professionals	The Gulf Region High Performance (GRHP) Home Professional (GRHP) designation was developed to recognize and identify professionals who completed a core educational program online and passed a test to verify knowledge of Best Building Practices for the Gulf Region and Wind Resistant Construction. You can also find a registry of professionals that have been certified for Duct and Envelope Tightness Verifier (DET).
Mold Control and Remediation Training	This 3-day course provides technicians and contractors with the information and method training needed to successfully perform safe and effective mold remediation -- with the goals of restoring and maintaining a healthy indoor environment and property protection. The course will cover industry standards and procedures as well as provide participants with a working knowledge of mold characteristics, moisture dynamics and building science principles that are crucial to both mold removal and control.
Duct and Envelope Testing (DET) Training and Certification	Become a certified Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier qualified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by the current residential energy codes and report results for code compliance. LaHouse Resource Center is an authorized provider of the Southface Energy Institute training, exam and certification.
Lead Certified Renovator Training (RRP)	All firms that perform renovation, repair or painting work that disturb lead-based paint in housing and other child-occupied facilities built before 1978 are required to be certified. (Child-occupied facilities are those where children under age six are present on a regular basis.) The RRP rule applies to all interior projects involving more than 6 square feet, exterior projects of more than 20 square feet and all window replacement, maintenance or repair.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Literacy Training	Choose to learn as a homeowner or a housing professional to gain insight into flood risk - actual risk vs. perceived risk. Learn more about insurance options and your needs or the needs of your clients. Other topics include the background of NFIP and its purpose, policy options, coverage details, the claims process, pricing and discounts, mitigation, and some of the terminology used in the program.
Breathe Easy: Ventilation and Moisture Management	Learn about types of home ventilation, ventilation regulation, equipment options, and how ventilation can help with comfort and health as well as moisture management. This course is beneficial for homeowners, contractors, and weatherization professionals. Dates can be scheduled upon request.
Building Science Principles (BSP)	The Building Science Principles certificate, offered by the Building Performance Institute (BPI), provides a comprehensive review of fundamental building systems and their interactions in regulating the home environment and influencing energy consumption. This certificate serves as a prerequisite for BPI's Building Analyst - Technician Certification. Additionally, this course is highly beneficial for homeowners interested in understanding the operational dynamics of their homes. Dates can be scheduled upon request.
NEAT / MHEA Auditing Software Training	This training is a refresher on how to use the ORNL Energy Modeling Software tool to audit a residential single-family home or mobile home. The training is worth BPI Credits and is primarily for Weatherization Assistance Program professionals. Training includes editing libraries, independently running a NEAT and a MHEA audit, and creating a work scope. The training will also review common error messages and problems. Dates can be scheduled upon request.
Building Analyst - Technician (BAT)	This Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification training involves comprehensive hands-on practice in whole-home analysis, including exterior and interior visual inspections, measurements, blower door testing, mechanical ventilation testing, combustion appliance testing, and safety inspections. The training concludes with a field exam administered by a BPI proctor. Completion of this course and certification is a prerequisite for obtaining the Building Analyst - Professional certification. Dates can be scheduled upon request.
Building Analyst - Professional (BAP)	This Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification training encompasses the utilization of building assessment data, including identifying the most beneficial retrofits, calculating the savings-to-investment ratio of measures, recognizing consumption patterns and areas of concern in utilities, utilizing energy modeling software, and developing an appropriate work scope for the home. The course concludes with a multiple-choice certification exam administered by a BPI proctor. Dates can be scheduled upon request.
FORTIFIED Training for Agents and Adjusters	This CEU-approved training explores the elements of the FORTIFIED program from IBHS, the benefits for homeowners and insurers, and the process for which homes are approved. There is also a two-hour course option that explores information about National Flood Insurance Program policies and flood risk tools to help inform insurers and homeowners.
Home Hazards	Building professionals and members of the public can attend this training that examines common household hazards in our area and explores how to address these hazards safely. Dates for this course can be scheduled upon request.
Homeowner Course Catalog	Learn how to take care of your home, increase its efficiency, insurance policy options and claims processes, indoor air quality, and learn when to call a contractor vs. when to do it yourself.

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