This certification is intended for those individuals who conduct building performance audits, including measurement and verification services with related building analysis. Individuals may also specify, sell, and coordinate and/or install certain building performance work.
The BPI Building Analyst Professional Certification Examination
100 questions
Two hour time limit
Passing grade is 70% or higher
The system requirements for this online exam session
Broadband internet connection (no dial-up)
Webcam (so we can ensure the security of your testing area)
Free online meeting software (so we can view your computer screen during the exam)
Headset/microphone (we can use a phone call if necessary)
A PC running Windows XP or Windows 7 with Internet Explorer 8
What BPI allows you to have during the testing session
You are allowed a single, unmarked, printed copy of the BPI Building Analyst Standards.
You are allowed a standard non-graphing calculator.
A note paper and pencil for making calculations. No notes regarding test questions! We will confirm this with the camera.
Your computer running a single browser window and the online meeting software.
What BPI does not allow you to have during the testing session
PDA's, cellphones, pagers, or other communication devices.
Open documents or running applications other than those noted in allowed items above.
Verbal communication with anyone in the vicinity of your testing area.
Things to do prior to the testing session
If you haven't already done so within your regular course, fill out the form to request an exam session date. (Link below "Request a testing session date and time")
Install the required online meeting software.
Download and print the BPI Building Analyst Standards.
Test your webcam and headset.
When the scheduled time of your testing session has arrived a link to the exam area will be provided on this page.
For your Building Analyst Professional Certification to be complete you will need to take the Building Analyst Professional Field Evaluation within 12 months of passing this examination.