Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) Certification Module 1

Sustainable Homes:  Introduction, Philosophy and Integrated Design Process

Classes can be taken in individual modules or entire course over six months. Cost is $295/module.

Funding and continuing education units available.

Classes are  taught by Stephen Aiguier, Green Hammer.

$590 in funding assistance available for this course!*

To learn more visit: http://www.earthadvantage.org/shp

This interactive six-month certification program will help you develop the technical expertise to design and build high performance homes. Each module occurs monthly and integrates lecture and discussion, hands-on exercises, a guest speaker and two tours of certified homes. Outside work includes homework assignments, readings and a final project that puts principles into practice. Our expert instructor, Stephen Aiguier (CPHC, Pres. & Founder of Green Hammer), has used building science and passive house practices to advance the standards of green building acoss the nation, and he shares practical tips to guide participants through their own green projects. A certification exam allows participants to earn the designation of a Certified Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP).

*This project is funded by the Workforce Investment Council of Clackamas County through an Oregon State Energy Sector Partnership grant awarded by the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. The funding is limited to Oregon residents or Vancouver, WA residents who do business in Oregon.

Prerequisites/Requirements

Students enrolling in SHP should be able to perform basic math calculations and should be familiar with basic construction principles. Beginning computer skills are needed to complete online quizzes and participate in the online group forum. SHP certification requires full attendance and the successful completion of quizzes, homework assignments, a final project and presentation, and a closed-book online examination, with a minimum final course grade of 75%. Students are allowed to retake the exam once to receive a passing grade.

Credits/Accreditation

AIA: 84 learning units for all 6 modules, 14 learning units for modules 2, 3, 4,5.
CCB: 80 elective hours and 4 core hours (codes) for all 6 modules; 2 core hours (codes) and 12 elective hours each for modules 2 and 3; 14 elective hours each for modules 4 and 5
BPI: 42 continuing education units for all 6 modules, 7 units for each individual module
OR Real Estate Agency: 84 hours for all 6 modules, 14 hours for each individual module (with principal broker approval)
Clackamas Community College: 6 college credits (100-level) for all 6 modules, 1 credits for each individual module

If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Harper rharper@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x25.