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ASHRAE Certification

ASHRAE Certification. High-Performance Building Design Professional. Be ASHRAE Certified. ASHRAE Certification Programs Created to fill an identified industry need through market research. Based on best practices.

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ASHRAE Certification

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  1. ASHRAE Certification

    High-Performance Building Design Professional
  2. Be ASHRAE Certified ASHRAE Certification Programs Created to fill an identified industry need through market research. Based on best practices. Developed by ASHRAE-identified practitioners, which means that ASHRAE Certifications are reliable, credible, unbiased. Examinations available at testing centers worldwide.
  3. What’s the Value? “Stand out from the Crowd.” Be identified with cutting edge building design and operation. “The Certification ASHRAE Stands Behind.” Earn a certification and it is ASHRAE saying that you understand the relevant body of knowledge and meet educational and experience requirements. “Feel Qualified?” While ASHRAE provides and identifies resources to prepare for its certifications, there is no requirement to purchase a book or attend a class.
  4. Benefits to Certification Earners Enhance your credibility Expand your industry knowledge Demonstrate your commitment to improving yourself, your work product, and the industry Improve your options for being hired or promoted and to generate new business
  5. Benefits to Employers Demonstrate corporate commitment to excellence by employing qualified engineers Improve morale by supporting professional advancement Distinguish your firm from the competition by employing ASHRAE-certified engineers Know whom to hire and promote and to whom to assign important projects.
  6. ASHRAE Certification Programs ASHRAE currently offers 6 certification programs Building Energy Assessment Professional Building Energy Modeling Professional Commissioning Process Management Professional Healthcare Facility Design Professional High-Performance Building Design Professional Operations & Performance Management Professional
  7. 5 Steps to Earn and Maintain an ASHRAE Certification Step 1: Read the Guidebook Go to www.ashrae.org/HBDP and download the guidebook. It contains important information related to the examination, including eligibility criteria.
  8. HBDP Eligibility Criteria Any individual who meets one of the following combinations of academic and work experience criteria will be eligible to take the HBDP certification examination. Government-issued or government-recognized license as a professional engineer OR Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in HVAC&R design OR Associate’s degree or Technical degree or certificate in design, construction, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in HVAC&R design OR High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in HVAC&R design
  9. 5 Steps to Earn and Maintain an ASHRAE Certification Step 2: Complete the Application Complete the online application form at www.ashrae.org/HBDP or call customer service at 1-800-527-4724 (US and Canada) or 404-636-8400 (Worldwide) Example of Application
  10. 5 Steps to Earn and Maintain an ASHRAE Certification Step 3: Schedule an Examination Click on the Testing Centers Worldwide link at www.ashrae.org/HBDP. Examinations are offered at testing centers worldwide. The HBDP examination is 2½ hours long and consists of 115 multiple choice questions.
  11. 5 Steps to Earn and Maintain an ASHRAE Certification Step 4: Review Available Resources The subject matter experts for each certification program have identified available resources that may help candidates gain an understanding of the body of knowledge the examination tests. Available resources include ASHRAE-owned and non-ASHRAE owned publications and courses. Some ASHRAE members pass the examination from their working knowledge and familiarity with Standards and Publications.
  12. ASHRAE Resources for HBDP Certification
  13. ASHRAE Resources for HBDP Certification (con’t)
  14. 5 Steps to Earn and Maintain an ASHRAE Certification Step 5: Renew Your Certification Each certification holder must earn 45 ASHRAE Continuing Education units (ACEs) during the three year period following initial certification or the last renewal. ACEs can be earned from a variety of activities — ASHRAE-sponsored and non-ASHRAE-sponsored. Most activities that are acceptable for license renewal will also be acceptable for certification renewal. For ACEs, the activity must be technical in nature and directly related to the topic of the certification.
  15. Pricing and Renewal Information Pricing: $295 for ASHRAE members $415 for non-members Renewal: $125 for ASHRAE members $195 for non-members
  16. Promotional Benefits Listing of certification earners on the ASHRAE Web Site Listing of certification earners in Insights News release prepared and sent from ASHRAE Headquarters Able to use ASHRAE Certification Designations on business cards, letterhead, email, websites
  17. Be Recognized as a High Performer Be ASHRAE Certified
  18. For More Information Visitwww.ashrae.org/certification E-mailcertification@ashrae.org Phone1-800-527-4724 (US and Canada)or 404-636-8400 (worldwide)
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