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.

BPI Test Center LogoThe 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.

 

 

IREC Accredited ProviderThe Training Center's Energy Auditor, Quality Control Inspector, Retrofit Installer Technician, and Crew Leader courses are accredited by the InterstateRenewable Energy Council (IREC).

 

 

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION

In the interest of keep ourselves and students safe in the classroom and lab spaces, we'll be engaging in social distancing and masks are currently recommended while moving about the classroom and lab spaces. Masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer are available for students. We'll also be cleaning and sanitizing tools and work spaces often. Our staff has been fully vaccinated and we will engage in every protective measure available to assure that these events are as safe as possible.

COVID-19 Resources for Weatherization Crews

 

2023 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. 

April

EPA Renovation Repair, and Painting - Refresher: April 12

EPA Renovation Repair, and Painting - Initial: April 13

EPA Lead Inspector: April 17-19

EPA Lead Risk Assessor: April 20-21

Quality Control Inspector: April 25-27

May

Basic Furnace: May 1-4  (recently scheduled)

Healthy Housing Principles: May 9-11

Retrofit Installer Technician: Building Shell: May 15-18 

Advanced Furnace: May 22-25  (rescheduled)

Advanced Pressure Diagnostics: May 30-June 1  (rescheduled)

June

Retrofit Installer Technician: Mechanical Systems: June 5-8

Energy Auditor: June 12-15

EPA Renovation Repair, and Painting - Refresher: June 21

EPA Renovation Repair, and Painting - Initial: June 22

 

Live Educational Events 

WxLive

NEW - Mobile Home Weatherization Series

Join us on Zoom for this informative and FREE webinar series on mobile home weatherization. Webinars are 9-10:30 a.m. Mountain Time. 

April 24: Insulating Walls

May 15: Insulating Bellies

June 26: Insulating Roofs 

2020, 2021, and 2022 Webinars

We produced several educational webinars in 2020, 2021, and 2022 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

 


 

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