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Passivhaus Designer Certification Package

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Passivhaus Designer Certification Package

Your complete, self-paced pathway to becoming a globally recognised Certified Passivhaus Designer.

This comprehensive certification package offers everything you need—from foundational knowledge to professional certification and software—to confidently design and deliver energy-efficient Passivhaus buildings anywhere in the world.

What's Included:

✅ Comprehensive Passivhaus Designer Course

  • 6 Expert-Led Modules: Clearly structured lessons designed for practical application in diverse climates and building methods.

  • Module Highlights:

    • Opaque Building Envelope: Principles, airtightness, thermal envelopes, and sustainable design strategies.

    • Build-ups, Details & Windows: Thermal bridging solutions, window installations, and detailed construction insights.

    • Magic Formula & Ventilation: Simplified calculations, ventilation system design, and heat recovery (HRV) commissioning.

    • Conditioning & Certification: Efficient heating/cooling systems, hot water management, certification standards.

    • Economics & Standards: Profitability, comparative analysis, and economic optimisation of Passivhaus projects.

    • Retrofit & PHPP: Retrofitting strategies, PHPP software mastery, and precise energy modelling.

✅ Exam Preparation & Official PHI Exam

  • Comprehensive Preparation: 8+ hours of targeted exam prep, mock exams, practical exercises, plus expert tips & tricks.

  • Official Passivhaus Institute Exam: Online certification exam included—your direct route to becoming a Certified Passivhaus Designer/Consultant.

✅ PHPP Software Licence

  • Official PHPP (Passive House Planning Package) Licence: Essential for accurate Passivhaus design and energy modelling.

✅ Integrated AI Tutor

  • 24/7 AI-Powered Learning Support: Instant assistance, tailored explanations, and continuous guidance—accelerating your learning and exam readiness.

✅ Live Human Interaction & Support

  • 8 Interactive Live Sessions: Includes a welcoming session, 6 live Q&A sessions with our Passivhaus experts, and an intensive final exam-preparation session packed with practical tips and tricks to pass your exam confidently.

Why Professionals Choose This Package:

  • Flexible Learning: Access for 12 months, learn at your own pace, seamlessly integrating study into your schedule.

  • Global Applicability: Equip yourself with universally applicable Passivhaus design skills, enhancing international project opportunities.

  • Supportive Community: Expert instructors and a vibrant peer network, available via chat for constant guidance and community support.

  • Mathematics Made Easy: Practical exercises and straightforward explanations remove barriers, making complex concepts simple and approachable.

Exclusive Bonus Resources:

  • Passivhaus 101 Designer Pre-Course: Build a strong foundation from the start, complete with before-and-after quizzes.

  • The Magic Formula: Simplify 80% of your Passivhaus calculations—a practical approach to mastering essential skills.

  • SPA-Formula Sheet: Comprehensive, user-friendly reference guide for your exams and professional practice.

Course structure:

Module 1:

OPAQUE BUILDING ENVELOPE

  • Overview of Passivhaus principles and certification.

  • Health and comfort considerations.

  • Quality assurance and building certification.

  • Sustainable construction and design.

  • Materials and approaches for creating the thermal envelope.

  • Airtightness, vapour and weather-control systems.

Module 2:

BUILD-UPS, DETAILS AND WINDOWS

  • Designs and solutions to address thermal bridging.

  • Solutions for air tight and thermal bridge design.

  • Construction detailing and systems.

  • The components and installation of windows.

  • Systems and strategies for managing shading.

Module 3:

MAGIC FORMULA AND VENTILATION

  • The Magic Formula – the one formula that covers 80% of your calculations in Passivhaus design.

  • Systems and strategies for ventilation and heat-recovery.

  • The components of heat-recovery ventilation systems.

  • Design and sizing of heat-recovery ventilation systems.

  • Commissioning of  ventilation system and regulations.

Module 4:

CONDITIONING AND CERTIFICATION

  • Heating concepts, generation and distribution.

  • Cooling introduction & strategies.

  • The use and optimisation of domestic hot water systems.

  • Passivhaus certification & standard.

  • Working with your Passivhaus certifier.

Module 5:

ECONOMICS AND THE STANDARDS

  • Economic basics in Passivhaus design.

  • Dynamic economical calculations.

  • Passivhaus vs conventional buildings

  • Profitability calculations.

  • The Passivhaus Standard.

Module 6:

RETROFIT AND PHPP

  • The retrofitting masterplan.

  • When does retrofitting make sense?

  • Retrofitting the building envelope.

  • Retrofitting the mechanical systems.

  • Introduction to PHPP software (Passive House Planning Package) and DesignPH

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