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Exam Preparation for Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam (120C) ONLINE – Jul 2026
This 4-day exam preparation course is designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the exam to become a Certified Passive House professional.
July 9 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT
SESSIONS
4
HOURS
16
CPD CREDITS
15
LOCATION
Online
The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This four half-day exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the exam to become a Certified Passive House professional. It gives participants the tools required to write a successful test.
Overviews of each topic that could potentially be tested in the exam will be presented and participants will be able to complete example test questions, including a design exercise, and will learn to identify common mistakes and discuss exam time management.
- Insulation and airtightness
- Thermal bridging
- Windows
- Passive House design exercise
- Ventilation and heating
- Economics
- Cumulative exercises and common mistakes
- Exam day: overview and tips
DATES
All sessions take place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Pacific Time
- Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Friday, July 10, 2026
- Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Friday, July 17, 2026
(Dates are subject to change)
RECOMMENDED FOR
Anyone pursuing the Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant designation.
Proven Professional Process
We have been providing training for over 10 years. Our step-by-step processes have been fine tuned by industry experts to maximize your success.
Real World Examples and Solutions
All of the Passive House principles being taught are based on real-world situations in our Canadian climate.
Support From Industry Experts
Learn from the best, in real time. All courses are provided live, so you can ask questions and get immediate feedback from your instructor.
- 120A: Passive House Design and Construction, or equivalent
- 120B: Understanding and Working with the Passive House Planning Package, or equivalent
- Calculator, notebook, pens, ruler
Please note that PHI now requires participants to supply a valid PHPP registration number when writing the exam. PHPP can be purchased on our website here. Please allow 2 business days to receive your digital download and license key.
The instructor for this course will be Cillian Collins.
- Digital copy of course slides
- Course recordings (available for 3 months after end of course)
Important: please read our refund policy, available in our Course and Exam FAQs page.
Please note: The exam needs to be purchased separately
Funding Opportunities
At Passive House Canada we are committed to supporting our community in a number of ways. As a potential course participant, you might qualify for government funding that could be applied to any of our courses and certification exams. Please click here to find out more about funding available in your province.
Professional Development
Total number of learning hours: 15
(based on attendance of live course)
- BC Housing (HPO): 15 CPD Informal
- AIBC: 15 Core Learning Units
- ALBNL: 15 Core Learning Hours
- AANB: 15 Core Learning Hours
- NSAA: 15 Core Learning Hours
- AAA: webinar credits, self-reported
- OAA: self-reported
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