The Alliance is pleased to offer high quality HERS rater training classes in the Northeast 3-4 times per year. We have contracted with Performance Systems Development (PSD) to run this training. Our hybrid HERS rater training classes have an online modules component, which includes all of the building science theory, and a “classroom/field” practical component in person, which includes all of the hands-on practical training and testing that is necessary to prepare to pass the rater exams. This comprehensive package has everything a student needs to be well prepared to become a HERS rater. HERS Rater Training is the first step towards Rater Certification. To learn more about the requirements for certification click here. Both online and classroom components are required for Rater Certification. Early bird discount deadline is April 22nd (save $300). Final registration deadline is May 6, 2024. Download the flyer.
This course has been approved by the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund, which has funds available for employee training. PLEASE NOTE: Grant applications must be submitted 21 days in advance of the start of this training. Exceptions will not be granted (per the Experess Program Team). For detailed instructions on how to apply for this grant, please click here.
Please direct questions about the application process to the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Application Express Team at express@commcorp.org.
Please direct requests for your invoice formatted according to the Express Team's requirements to Betsy at betsy@nehers.org.
Full Training Cost of $3295 (Save $300 if Registered by April 22nd at $2995) Includes the Combined Online Modules and Classroom/Field Practical Components, and $525 in RESNET Testing Fees:
- All three RESNET Exam Fees- including the HERS Rater Exam ($525 total value)
- The Northeast HERS Training and Reference Manual ($100 value)
- A one-year Associate Membership in the Alliance ($60 value)
Online Modules Training Component:
Trainers: 
Dates: Weekdays from May 13 - 24, 2024
Times: Monday- Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and Wednesdays 1:00 PM -4:00 PM (EST)
- 36 hours webinar instruction from the comfort of your own home or office*
- Both live and recorded presentation options
- Assignments and quizzes to make sure you master the material
*A minimum of 8 of 12 sessions must be attended live. Students are expected to keep up with the class and to take initiative to get their questions answered if they miss any sessions. The sessions will be recorded, but the review of previous day's quiz and the class Q&A time will not be in the recording. In addition to the hours outlined above, students should also budget time for up to 2 hours of homework per night. (36 BPI credits approved.) Please note that we recommend having a second monitor for working on the modeling and for taking the exams.
The Alliance is now offering an online only option as a stand-alone component for anyone who wants to know about ratings but does not want to become a rater. The online only component costs $875 and includes information about building science, energy modeling, and performance testing. This offer also includes an NEHERS manual ($100 value) and a 1-year associate membership to the Alliance ($60 value) but does NOT include simulation software or RESNET testing. Must be combined with the classroom/field practical training component for Rater Certification.
Office Hours
There will be office hours during the week break, times TBD.
5-Day Classroom/Field Practical Training Component:
Trainers:
Dates: June 3 - 7, 2024, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: Studio for High Performance Design and Construction at 151R Adams Street, Newton, MA 02458
- Hands-on learning equipment usage with blower door and duct blaster
- Two of the five Probationary Ratings overseen by a RESNET certified Candidate Field Assessor required by RESNET
- Preparation, proctoring and fees for all three RESNET Exams.
Purchase the John Krigger Residential Energy book for an additional $88.50 (including shipping) when you register if you want a hard copy. This is the most common reference book on building science used both to prepare for the class and as a reference for the open book exam. This course is pre-approved for 36 BPI credits.
For students taking the full training, there is no additional modeler training necessary.
***Both online modules and classroom/field practical components are required for Rater Certification***
FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS May 6, 2024
PLEASE VISIT OUR TRAINING WEBPAGE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION
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For questions email info@nehers.org or call/text 978-633-3013. Office Hours are Tues 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm/ Wed 1-5pm/ Thurs 9am-12pm and 1-5pm.