Phius Certified Rater & Verifier Training
This live, online training is through Monday – Friday at 12:00 – 4:00pm ET.
About the Training
This ~40-hour hybrid course prepares quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) professionals to inspect, test, and document passive building projects pursuing Phius Certification.
In the self-paced online content, students will review foundational knowledge on building science, high-performance enclosure systems, high-performance mechanical systems, and the Phius passive building standard. In the instructor-led content, students will dive into the Phius QA/QC process, including Phius program checklists; Co-requisite Programs; all inspection, testing, and documentation requirements; and project site visit planning by the Phius Certified Rater/Verifier.
This course serves as one of several requirements to sit for exams for the following Phius Certifications:
• Phius Certified Rater
• Phius Certified Verifier
• Phius Certified Verifier with Multifamily Designation
There will be a one-hour virtual check-in with the instructor.
After completing the training, students will still need to apply for the individual exam (Rater or Verifier) that aligns with their goals and qualifications. Prerequisites for exam eligibility will not change, and Phius Certified Rater and Phius Certified Verifier remain separate certifications.
The training is open to all who would like to participate, but there are pre-requisites to qualify to take the Phius Certified Rater & Verifier Exams and earn the credential. Please note that the cost of the exam is separate from the cost of training.
Trainees may be eligible to earn 20 Phius Continuing Education Units.
This is a live, online training led by Phius instructors.
About Phius
Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard, certifies and quality assures passive buildings, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. Phius established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. CPHC ® is a registered certification mark of Phius used with permission.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of HERS rating practices, and experience with Energy Star Homes, Indoor airPLUS and DOE ZERH Programs is helpful. Typical students are RESNET HERS Raters, with experience rating single-family homes and verifying compliance with certification programs such as ENERGY STAR, DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes and EPA Indoor airPLUS and/or are individuals with experience with on-site building testing, commissioning and other 3rd party certification programs such as ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction, LEED Midrise, etc.
In order to work on Phius 2024 projects, verifiers are required to complete all ZERH training modules applicable to the ZERH MF V2 program specifications.
Exam Requirements
This course serves as one of several requirements to sit for exams for the following Phius Certifications: Phius Certified Rater, Phius Certified Verifier, and Phius Certified Verifier with Multifamily Designation. Those who wish to pursue certification after training must meet certification exam prerequisites for their chosen exam and be approved to complete the exam.
You can find the exam requirements here: Phius Certified Rater and Phius Certified Verifier Exam (including with Multifamily Designation).
Funding Grants Available: Submit by November 16th, 2026
The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding.
You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application.
Course provider: Built Environment Plus
Course ID#: C-16629
Course cost: $1,800
Express Grant Eligibility
Employers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. The following documentation is required to apply:
Signed Form W-9
Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, dated within 6 months from the date of application submission
Certificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission
The contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
Registering on Behalf of Employees
If you are applying for Express funding and registering on behalf of employees at your organization, please check “as Company” on the checkout page to receive a copy of the receipt.
*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation.
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy
Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given. Please note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals.
