Become the Expert Behind Comfortable & Efficient Living

Why Get the Heating Professional Certification?

This certification shows that you can do more than just install heating systems - you know how to optimize and verify their performance in the context of the whole home. From energy savings to improved comfort, health, and safety, Heating Professionals help make homes better for the people who live in them. The Heating Professional certification addresses buildings with up to four (4) residential units.

How to Become
Certified

Review the Certification Scheme Handbook, Field Guide, and Testing Knowledge List
Optional Training: While not required, training is a great way to strengthen your knowledge for the exam.
Schedule your exam with a BPI Test Center in your area
Take your exam
Certification: If successful, your certification will be available to download in your candidate account

Exam Information

Online exam: 100 multiple choice questions*
Time limit: 2 hours
Passing Score: 70% or higher

Field exam: Hands-on
Time limit: 2 hours
Passing Score: 70% or higher
For Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) & Carbon Monoxide (CO) sections: 85% or higher

Exam Fees: Exam prices are set by BPI Test Centers. Find your local BPI Test Center to learn more.

Standards of
Reference

Standards of reference for the the AC & Heat Pump certification exams include:

ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017 Standard Practice for Basic Analysis of Buildings and Technical Standards for the AC & Heat Pump Professional

Recertification

BPI Heating Professionals must recertify every three (3) years.

Bypass the online exam if you have accumulated and submitted at least 30 qualifying BPI Continuing Education Units (CEUs) over the course of your current certification cycle
Bypass the field exam if you have 3,000 hours of verified work experience during your current certification cycle

Please review the Certification Renewal Policies and fill out the Application for Certification Renewal.

Certification Renewal Policies Application for Renewal

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Applications for Testing Accommodations

Need accommodations for your BPI exam? Access the forms below to request special testing or language-related support.

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Ready to Advance Your Expertise?

Whether you're looking to expand your skill set, boost your credibility, or deliver greater comfort and efficiency to every home you work on, the Heating Professional certification is a powerful step forward. Join the network of professionals making homes safer, healthier, and more energy efficient - one system at a time.

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