Best Energy & Passive Building Certifications for Professionals

Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC®)

Phius

The North American passive building consultant credential. CPHC professionals can design and certify buildings to the Phius passive building standard, covering climate-specific energy targets, airtightness, and ventilation.

Phius Certified Verifier

Phius

Certifies professionals who conduct third-party verification of Phius passive building projects. Verifiers perform blower door tests, ventilation commissioning, and energy model review for Phius certification.

Phius Certified Rater

Phius

Qualifies professionals to perform energy ratings and inspections for Phius-certified buildings. Raters verify construction quality, insulation installation, and air sealing during the building process.

Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)

ASHRAE

ASHRAE's credential for advanced energy modeling skills. BEMP professionals create building energy simulations used for passive house design, code compliance, LEED credits, and performance optimization.

Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP)

ASHRAE

ASHRAE's credential for energy auditing and assessment. BEAP professionals identify efficiency opportunities in existing buildings — a key skill for passive retrofits and deep energy renovations.

Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP)

ASHRAE

ASHRAE's commissioning credential validating expertise in verifying building system performance. Essential for ensuring passive and high-performance buildings actually deliver their designed energy savings.

EDGE Experts

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

IFC's credential for professionals who can certify buildings using the EDGE green building standard. EDGE Experts guide projects through energy, water, and materials efficiency optimization in emerging markets.