| Name/Title of Resource | Topic | Link | Organization | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture Education | Degree Programs | Link | NCARB | The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is an agency that evaluates architecture programs in the United States to ensure that graduates have the technical and critical thinking skills required to have a rewarding career in the profession. The NAAB’s accreditation is independent of the school’s overall accreditation. Most of the 55 U.S. licensing boards require that architects hold a professional degree from a NAAB-accredited program, which include Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, and Doctor of Architecture programs |
| ASHRAE Trainings | Workforce Development | Link | ASHRAE | Certifications for building energy modeling, high-performance building design, commissioning, and building operations |
| BCXP – BUILDING COMMISSIONING PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION | Certification/Credential Program | Link | ASHRAE | ASHRAE’s BCxP certification program validates competency to lead, plan, coordinate and manage a commissioning team to implement commissioning processes in new and existing buildings. |
| BEAP – BUILDING ENERGY ASSESSMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION | Certification/Credential Program | Link | ASHRAE | The BEAP certification, an ANSI-Accredited Personnel Certification Program under ISO/IEC 17024 (#1139), validates competency to assess building systems and site conditions; analyze and evaluate equipment and energy usage; and recommend strategies to optimize building resource utilization. |
| BEMP – BUILDING ENERGY MODELING PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION | Certification/Credential Program | Link | ASHRAE | The BEMP certification, an ANSI-Accredited Personnel Certification Program under ISO/IEC 17024 (#1139), validates competency to model new and existing building and systems with the full range of physics; and evaluate, select, use, calibrate and interpret the results of energy modeling software where applied to building and systems energy performance and economics. |
| CCP, ACP, CCF | Certification/Credential Program | Link | BCCB | The Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) is an individual who leads, plans, coordinates and manages a commissioning team to implement commissioning processes in new and existing buildings. |
| Certified Building Commissioning Professional | Certification/Credential Program | Link | AEE | AEE's certifications are recognized by governmental agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Agency for International Development, as well as by utilities, end users, and energy service companies. |
| CHD – CERTIFIED HVAC DESIGNER | Certification/Credential Program | Link | ASHRAE | The CHD certification, managed under ISO/IEC 17024 requirements for ANSI-Accredited Personnel Certification Programs, validates competency to design HVAC systems to meet building/project requirements, including equipment, equipment sizing, load calculations, mechanical equipment room design, duct and piping design and layout, and develop HVAC plans for permit and construction. |
| HBDP – HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDING DESIGN PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION | Certification/Credential Program | Link | ASHRAE | The HBDP certification, an ANSI-Accredited Personnel Certification Program under ISO/IEC 17024 (#1139), validates competency to design and integrate sustainable HVAC&R systems into high performing buildings. |
| ICC Certification | Certification/Credential Program | Link | ICC | Certification on knowledge of ICC Codes. |