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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!

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

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. 

Next Steps

  1. Submit an Interest Form using the button below so you can join the waitlist for training
  2. For additional information or questions contact Jamie Allen, Workforce and Contractor Training Specialist at: jallen@nwnc.org or 503-828-1377
Submit an Interest Form

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.

Thank you Program Sponsors and Partners

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