You don’t have to purchase training to take a BPI Certification Exam. The two most common reasons for BPI certification exam proctoring without preparatory training are for BPI certified techs who wish to recertify, or for new candidates who wish to challenge the exams.

The Building Performance Institute requires all certified techs to retake their certification exams every three years. Sometimes people who have industry experience don’t need or want training to prepare for their Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification Exams. That’s now problem; BPI allows candidates seeking certification to challenge the exams.

The Energy Conservation Training Company has a dedicated test house in Southeast Portland, Oregon. So, it’s very easy for us to proctor both written and field exams for certified techs looking to get recertified or for candidates who wish to challenge the exams.

Steps for Renewing BPI Certification

1. Participate in qualifying continuing education prior to the expiration date of certification.
   Qualifying continuing education may include:
   • BPI Recognized Training
   • Training completed where a candidate can demonstrate satisfactorily to BPI that it aligns with the Primary Knowledge Areas, Testable Knowledge List and the BPI National Standards
   
   
2. Submit a candidate application form:
   Option 1: Submit 30 CEUs and pass a field examination only for each designation.
   Option 2: Submit 10 - 29 CEUs of and pass a 50 question written examination and field
   examination for each designation.
   Option 3: Submit less than 10 CEUs of and pass a 100 question written examination
   and a field examination for each designation.
   Contact your local BPI Affiliate to schedule your exam(s).
   
   Certification Renewal Window
   Certified individuals may take the required examinations for renewal up to six months prior to their date of their expiration. The renewed certification period begins from the date of expiration of the candidate’s initial certification.
   
   Note: Candidates who renew their certifications more than six months prior to their expiration date will have their new certification period begin immediately upon renewal.
   
   
3. Schedule and pass your exam(s).