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Overview of GUTS
If you’re seeking BPI Building Analyst or Building Envelope Professional certification, the GUTS (Get up to Speed) online program is the ideal place to start. Developed exclusively by our experienced staff of BPI certified instructors and test proctors, the GUTS program allows you to study at your own pace without the hassles and inconvenience of travel. Unlike most BPI training programs that only allow 1-2 days for the lecture component of training, the GUTS Program provides access to the same printed and electronic materials used in our classroom courses - for a full 60 days! Plus, by completing the GUTS program in advance of any other BPI training, you’ll be equipped with the foundational knowledge necessary to ensure your success.
Why the GUTS program?
As a leading developer of BPI curriculum and training programs, we’ve discovered that most students desire (and require) hands-on training over anything else. However the theories, formulas, and technical standards behind BPI certification are equally important and challenging. In our experience we’ve found that students who complete theory and lecture courses before attending hands-on training are more confident, relaxed and prepared to move forward in earning their certification.
The equivalent of most week long lecture courses, the GUTS Program provides a streamlined approach to certification by utilizing high quality narrated presentations, reading and practical assignments, and challenging practice quizzes. By completing the program in its entirety before attending any live courses, you’ll feel well prepared for the BPI written exams and any subsequent hands-on training.
What’s included?
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60 days of online access to GUTS BPI Building Analyst and Building Envelope Professional Program
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400+ page Student Lecture Guide with high quality images, drawings, and over 300 practice test questions
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Student Field Guide with Data Collection Form covering Building Analyst and Envelope Professional requirements
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Electronic Smoke/Draft Tester and Inspection Mirror for Spillage Testing around your home or office
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BPI Certified Instructor Support via phone and email
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Residential Energy study guide and CD
Course modules and materials include:
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Introduction to Building Performance
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Introduction to Building Science
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Client and Occupant Interviews
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Site Inspection
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Doors and Windows
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Appliances and Lighting
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Heating and DHW Systems
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Cooling System Basics
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Distribution Systems
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Combustion Safety
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Building Envelope and Air Leakage
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Using the Blower Door to Measure Leakage
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Identifying Typical Air Leakage Paths
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Air Sealing Considerations and Calculations
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Ventilation
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Insulation
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Insulation Best Practices
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Duct Testing
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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
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BA and BEP Technical Standards
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BA and BEP Guides to Performance Tests
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Combustion Safety Test Procedures and Action Levels
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CFM 50, Natural Air Flow and BAS Calculations
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Effective Batt R-values and Default Window Values
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Typical R-values for Various Insulation Types
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Test In/Out Requirements for BPI Contractor
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Eighteen practice quizzes and a 150 question final practice exam
Click here to start training today!
(Online access is immediate - text books and other materials will be sent UPS 2-day air)
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