Get Certified as a Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) and Expand Your Business!

 If you’re a contractor in Tribal, rural, or another underserved Oregon community looking to keep your business competitive, Northwest Native Chamber’s Home Energy Assessment & Training (HEAT) Initiative will leave you with real tools, business support, and a recognized credential. 

The pathway to a new set of skills is simple!

Step One: BUILDING SCIENCE CURRICULUM
One Day, In-Class Education
  • Introductory curriculum designed to build your foundation in building science.
  • Covers key principles of energy efficiency, home performance, and diagnostic methods.
  • Prepares you to take the Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate exam, the required prerequisite for BA-T training.
  • Interactive format with opportunities to learn directly from experienced contractors and past trainees.


Next Step: After completing this curriculum, you will schedule and take your BSP exam online at your own pace.

 

Step Two: BSP CERTIFICATION EXAM

The BSP certificate is a required prerequisite to advance to the Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) level. Participants complete the BSP exam independently on their own schedule. 

 
Step Three: BUILDING ANALYST TECHNICIAN (BA-T) TRAINING
Four Days, In-Person Training
  • Training includes use of industry-standard diagnostic equipment (blower doors, infrared cameras, combustion analyzers, etc.).
  • Field component takes place at an unoccupied home to provide real-world practice.
  • Training content directly prepares you for the BA-T exam.
 

Step Four: BUILDING ANALYST TECHNICIAN EXAM
  • 3-4 hour comprehensive exam covering both classroom knowledge and hands-on field testing.
  • Scheduled individually 
  • Results typically available within 2–3 weeks.

What You’ll Gain

Upon successful completion, participants receive their BPI Building Analyst Technician Certificate — a nationally recognized credential in the home performance and energy efficiency industry.

Hands-on training with industry-standard tools

Expanded career opportunities in the growing clean energy and home performance fields

Ongoing support from NWNC staff, contractors, and peers

Next Steps

  1. Attend our Upcoming Info Session
  2. Submit an Interest Form so you stay up to date on all HEAT communication
  3. Prepare for the BSP exam after the curriculum session.

Info Session

Learn more about the Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) Pathway during our upcoming informational session.

October 23rd 3:00 - 5:00pm

2130 Warm Springs St. Warm Springs, OR

We Will Review
  • Training timeline
  • Registration Process
  • Training benefits and outcomes
Who Should Join?
  • Construction professionals
  • Business owners
  • Green Energy professionals
Interested? Submit Interest Form

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