The Montana Weatherization Training Center is located in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. We've provided training and technical assistance to the housing industry since 1991.
We deliver courses to field technicians, business owners, and program managers on topics that include energy efficiency, renewable energy, and health and safety. The Center includes fully-equipped classrooms, training labs, and field-testing facilities that allow us to deliver courses across a range of knowledge domains. We focus on hands-on training whenever possible, following a clear mission to support and improve the day-to-day performance of installers and technicians in the field.
The Training Center is an approved Test Center for the Building Performance Institute (BPI). We provide online examinations for all BPI certifications, and can proctor field examinations for the Energy Auditor and Building Analyst certifications.
The Training Center's Energy Auditor, Quality Control Inspector, Retrofit Installer Technician, and Crew Leader courses are accredited by the InterstateRenewable Energy Council (IREC).
Ongoing Virtual Courses
We now offer virtual, asynchronous Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector courses that can be taken on YOUR schedule! Click here for more information and to find registration links.
Upcoming Course Schedule
Click on the course title to be taken to the info and registration page. Please note: All courses are in-person at our Training Center in Bozeman unless marked otherwise.
May 2024
Retrofit Installer Technician: Mechanical Systems: May 20-23
Heat Pumps and Solar in Cold Climates for WAP: May 29 NEW!
June
Healthy Housing Principles: June 3-5
Energy Auditor: June 10-13
EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting - Refresher Course: June 19
EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting - Initial Course: June 20
July
Basic Furnace: July 8-11
Quality Control Inspector: July 16-18
Retrofit Installer Technician: Building Shell: July 22-25
Weatherization Crew Leader/Advanced Crew Member: July 30- August 1
August
OSHA 10: August 5-6
EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting - Initial Course: August 7
EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting - Refresher Course: August 8
Retrofit Installer Technician: Mechanical Systems: August 19-22
September
Mobile Home Weatherization: Field Edition: September 9-13 TENTATIVE, LOCATION TBD
Energy Auditor: September 16-19
October
EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting - Refresher Course: October 2
EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting - Initial Course: October 3
Retrofit Installer Technician: Building Shell: October 7-10
Quality Control Inspector: October 15-17
November
Retrofit Installer Technician: Mechanical Systems: November 4-7
Advanced Pressure Diagnostics: November 12-14
Weatherization Crew Leader/Advanced Crew Member: November 19-21
December
Energy Auditor: December 2-5
EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting - Refresher Course: December 11
EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting - Initial Course: December 12
Advanced Combustion Testing: December 17-19
Live Educational Events
Upcoming WxLive Webinars
Information on future topics will be posted here and our WxLive page linked below.
Previous Webinars
We have produced several educational webinars starting in 2020 to the present covering a spectrum of topics. These videos are available at your convience on our WxLive page! Watch the videos and then take the adjoining quizzes to earn BPI CE credits.
Watch the webinar videos at our WxLive page
Course Schedule
Class descriptions and registration information in the calendar below:
Click on classes in the calendar for class descriptions and registration information