Passive House Career Path:
Passive House courses around the globe
For your convenience, we have compiled overview of several Passive House courses that are offered worldwide. This list is not exhaustive and is not meant to endorse any particular training provider. Please visit links below for more updated course information (cost, schedule, etc.). For more comprehensive listing, please visit Passive House Institute Course/Exam Providers.
Passive House Basics
PH15- Fundamentals of Building Science and Passive House Buildings (AllClimate Consulting)
This course covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Numerous international case studies will be used to demonstrate current best practices and teach concepts of cost assessment. Participants will also have the opportunity to solidify their learning with interactive exercises throughout the course. Format: Online Live Duration: 20 hours Schedule: 9 Saturdays, 8:00am-11:30am Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8:00) Cost: CAD $ 399
Passive House Basics
Passive House Fundamentals (Passive House Institute)
Get a clear overview of the Passive House standard, certification requirements and the various elements to consider when designing and constructing Passive House buildings. Each course subunit includes a short video presentation, followed by further material and a short quiz that you can take several times. If you pass the final exam, you will receive a certificate of attendance. Format: Online Self-paced Duration: 3 hours, on-demand Schedule: 6 months access Cost: EUR € $ 195
CEPH1 Intensive (Passive House Academy New Zealand)
This entry-level course is an intensive 2-week online introduction to designing healthy, energy-efficient homes. It will help students to understand the leading order factors in building energy use, and enable them to creatively employ their understanding of energy efficiency fundamentals. The skills gained are a precondition for proceeding to the final preparation course for the examination as a Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant. Format: Online Live Duration: 6 days Schedule: 6:00pm-8:00pm New Zealand Time Cost: NZD $ 2,379.47
CEPH2 Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam Preparation course (Passive House Academy New Zealand)
Preparation for the externally assessed exam to become a Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant is available as an online course. There will be 4 self-directed weeks of online learning, and 12 weeks of online lectures (2 hours per week), as well as self-directed online learning modules in between lectures. The course builds on material discussed in CEPH1, but goes into more detail.. Format: Online Live Duration: 16 weeks Schedule: 6:00pm-8:00pm New Zealand Time Cost: NZD $ 2,884.20
Certified Passivhaus Designer (Australian Passivhaus Association)
In this course, you will learn to design energy-efficient and cost-optimal buildings by implementing the Passivhaus principles in your projects as well as write the Certified Passivhaus Designer/Consultant exam. Format: Online Live Duration: 4 weeks Schedule: see website Cost: AUD $ 4,205
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson (Australian Passivhaus Association)
In this course, you will gain the foundational Passivhaus Tradesperson knowledge necessary to prepare you to tackle your first Passivhaus project as well as write the Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson exam. Upon passing, you’ll become a PHI Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson (CPHT)—in other words, someone who is equipped to implement the Passivhaus building standard across varied building typologies. Format: Self-paced, On-demand Duration: 7 weeks Schedule: see website Cost: AUD $ 2,680
Passivhaus Designer/Consultant Online Course (Smart Plus Academy)
Comprehensive course including PHPP software, exam prep, and the official exam to complete the internationally recognized Passivhaus Designer/Consultant certification. Format: Online, blended Duration: 4 weeks Schedule: see website Cost: AUD $ 3,970
Passivhaus Tradesperson Online Course (Smart Plus Academy)
Comprehensive course including exam pre, and the official exam to complete the internationally recognized Passivhaus Tradesperson certification. Format: Online, blended Duration: 50 hours Schedule: see website Cost: AUD $ 2,470
PHPP Expert Qualification (Sustainable Engineering)
Advanced PHPP (Sustainable Engineering)
designPH (Sustainable Engineering)
Advanced Thermal Bridging (Sustainable Engineering)
If you are already a PHI-qualified Passive House designer or consultant with solid skills in advanced PHPP, designPH and thermal bridge calculation, you may qualify to sit the exam to earn the official PHI PHPP Expert qualification.
Certified Passive House Designer Course (Peel Passive House Consulting)
In this course you will gain the foundational Passive House design and construction knowledge necessary to prepare you to tackle your first Passive House project as well as write the Certified Passive House Consultant exam. Format: Cohort Duration: 68 hours Schedule: 9:30am-1:30pm Eastern Time Cost: CAD $ 2,500
PHPP Expert & Exam Prep + designPH + Therm (Peel Passive House Consulting)
This course is comprised of an introductory workshop that provides an overview of how to prepare for the PHPP Expert Exam, as well as a series of four (4) workshops covering Advanced PHPP content. The course also covers the knowledge of designPH and Therm (condensed) necessary to write the exam. It does not teach participants how to actually fully use these tools. Format: Online Duration: 12 hours Schedule: 3 months Cost: CAD $ 985
Pathway to Passive House Designer/Consultant Certification (120P) (Passive House Canada)
The Pathway to Designer / Consultant Certification (120P) bundle is a carefully designed program that combines three essential courses to give you the knowledge and skills to become a Passive House Designer or Consultant. Format: Online Live Duration: 18 days Schedule: 9:00am-1:00pm each day Pacific Time Cost: CAD $ 3,960
Passive House Construction Verifier (Passive House Canada)
Certification for “Construction Verifier” (CoVer) will qualify Certified Passive House Designers/Consultants in overseeing the implementation of high-caliber construction throughout the entire Passive House building process. An overview of the process of building certification, including a cost-efficient approach to the necessary preliminary work and documents, is included. In-depth knowledge of Passive House relevant construction site topics is also reviewed, in addition to an overview of the planning and implementation of energetic commissioning of Passive Houses. Format: Online Live Duration: 8 days Schedule: 9:00am-1:00pm each day Pacific Time Cost: CAD $ 2,205
Pathway to Passive House Trades Certification (150P) (Passive House Canada)
Whether you’re a tradesperson, contractor, or site supervisor, our 150P Pathway to Trades Certification bundle is designed for professionals looking to master Passive House building standards and construction techniques. This comprehensive program combines three key courses to help you gain expertise in both theoretical knowledge and practical application. Format: Online Live Duration: 5 days Schedule: 9:00am-1:00pm each day Pacific Time Cost: CAD $ 2,426
Passive House Site Supervisor (Passive House Canada)
The module “Passive House Site Supervisor” (SiteS) can be used as a stand-alone training and certification for building professionals who are already certified as Passive House Tradespersons. The goal of the SiteS course is to provide Passive House practitioners with in-depth knowledge for coordinating construction sites of complex and/or larger residential and non-residential Passive House and EnerPHit projects. Through the review of numerous examples and practical information, it also aims at providing concrete knowledge and illustrating the skills and responsibilities that are essential to successfully executing Passive House building design on-site. Format: Online Live Duration: 4 days Schedule: 9:00am-1:00pm each day Pacific Time Cost: CAD $ 1,103
Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant Online Course All-in package (Passive House School)
Learn to design energy-efficient and cost-optimal buildings by implementing the Passive House principles in your projects and become a worldwide accredited Passive House professional. Format: Online Live, some Self-paced Duration: 90 hours Schedule: 9:00am-12:00pm CET Cost: EUR € 2,347 excl. tax
PHPP Expert Course (Passive House School)
Our 3 modules will take you step by step from getting in-depth PHPP knowledge, teaching you how to make energy models for non-residential buildings, step-by-step retrofits, calculating design variants and assessing the investment costs, to streamlining your workflow with designPH and calculating and optimizing thermal bridges for your projects. Format: Online Live, some Self-paced Duration: see website Schedule: see website Cost: EUR € TBA excl. tax
Certified Passivhaus Designer (Coaction)
Through a blend of live webinars, interactive tutorials, and self-study, you'll gain a deep understanding of the Passivhaus standard, building physics, and the essential elements of designing and detailing the building envelope and services. You'll also be introduced to Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) software, completing a whole PHPP and understanding how to use it effectively to interrogate design. Format: Online Live Duration: 100 hours Schedule: 3 days/week Cost: GBP £ 2,800 excl. tax
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson (Coaction)
Understand what is different in Passivhaus to business as usual. Our experienced industry-based trainers will guide you through the core concepts of Passivhaus construction using a range of real world case studies, covering topics including the importance of sequencing, tolerances, material selection and airtightness. You also get the opportunity to check your knowledge by completing an additional revision session and online exam to gain the Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson accreditation.. Format: Online Live Duration: 9 hours Schedule: see website Cost: GBP £ 675 excl. tax
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training (The Passive House Network)
The CPHD/C training is a specially designed for professionals in the U.S. construction industry. It features Passive House calculations in Imperial units, and has a variety of case studies, with both U.S. and international examples. Regardless, of what type of projects you design, the Passive House standard can be applied. Format: Online Live Duration: 35 hours Schedule: see website Cost: USD $ £ 2,295