HERS RATER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

HERS RATER TRAINING & Certification

BER's success driven, alternative approach to traditional classroom training is designed for industry professionals who have a busy career and lifestyle. Our tested and proven program can be significantly less expensive than traditional classroom training and allows a Rater candidate to avoid the high costs associated with travel, lodging, food, and the actual cost of the training itself.

The ability to complete the course at your own pace
No travel required on your part
Reduced overall cost
Scheduling flexibility
Little to no negative impact on your normal work schedule
One-on-one field training and mentorship with a BER Trainer

For professionals looking to become a Certified HERS Rater, Building Efficiency Resources is proud to offer the full range of training packages to meet each individual student's needs.

HERS Rater Training Only

Full Access to On-Demand Lectures
Access to full-time team of professionals ready to help
Exams Included
One Training Rating
Training Certficate

$1,999

Probationary Mentorship Only

Limited Access to On-Demand Lectures
Access BER Exclusive Resources
5 Probationary Ratings
Hands-On Field Training
Rater Certificate

$1,349

Full Course

Full Access to On-Demand Lectures
Help Sessions & Resources
Exams Included
5 Probationary Ratings
Hands-On Field Training
Training and Rater Certificates

$3,249 (Save $100)

Best Value

Certified RESNET Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Raters are qualified professionals who offer a variety of valuable home energy services to their clients. Not sure yet if becoming a HERS Rater is the right fit for you? Read our blog Why Become a Certified HERS Rater.

BER currently offers this comprehensive and all-inclusive HERS Rater Training and Certification program for $3,249.

BER's HERS Rater Training & Certification Program includes:

BER's Online Student Training Portal

12 modules with pre-recorded video lessons and checkpoint questions throughout the videos
All reading and study materials in digital format, practice problems, full access to online quizzes, and RESNET exam prep questions.
- Students may choose to purchase a hard copy of the textbook, available through many retailers such as Amazon, Ebay, and AbeBooks. While BER provides a free PDF of the 5th edition, the 6th edition is the current version in print and easier to locate for hard copy purchase. It is comparable to the 5th edition.
  - 5th Edition - ISBN-13: 9781880120095
  - 6th Edition - ISBN-13: 9781880120231

Online RESNET Exam Prep and Mentoring

Includes access to all interactive online training for RESNET combustion safety & work scope training (CAZ) and RESNET HERS Practical Simulation training
One-year license to both online virtual training platforms through Interplay.
- Please note all Simulation training and exams are the sole responsibility of RESNET and Interplay. Technical support will be provided by Interplay. Complete contact information will be provided. BER is not responsible for simulation software or issues thereof.

RESNET Exams

One of each of the three required exams, including set-up costs and exam fees
- RESNET HERS National Rater Exam (Exam retakes are $200)
- RESNET HERS Practical Simulation Exam (4 retakes at no additional cost*)
- RESCAZ Simulation Exam (4 retakes at no additional cost*)
  - *Free simulation exam retakes must be taken with the same proctoring session as the original testing. Retakes during additional proctoring sessions are assessed a proctor fee of $49.
Proctoring: BER is available as a remote proctor. Students may also find a suitable proctor site and provide BER with scheduling information for exam. The cost of an external proctor (any proctor that is not BER) is not included in the cost of BER's training program and will vary by proctor service.
Already completed a training course and passed your RESNET Exams with another Training Provider? Enroll in our Probationary Rater Certification Mentorship program to complete your HERS Rater Certification.

Energy Modeling Software License

Ekotrope and REM/Rate software training licenses provided to the student while enrolled in the training program

12-month licenses for students enrolled in HERS Rater Training & Certification program
- 6-month licenses for students enrolled in HERS Rater Training program (up to RESNET Exams)
- 6-month licenses for students enrolled in Probationary Rater Certification Mentorship program (RESNET Exams already completed with another RESNET Training Provider)

Probationary Rater Certification Mentorship

After successfully completing the HERS Rater Training course and passing all 3 exams, the prospective rater is ready to complete Probationary Rater Certification Mentorship, where they are mentored through five probationary ratings under the supervision and direction of the Provider.

Upgrade to BER Rater Portal account, with access to all HERS rating tools and resources including:
- BER Appliance Database
- BER Knowledge Base
- Template documents
- Videos
- And more!
Expert review and evaluation of all five probationary rating files with feedback provided
Mentoring process for completion of all 5 probationary HERS ratings
- Two (2) Ratings from plans
  - Two set of house plans and specifications for two rating from plans
  - Review and grading of both rating files
- Three (3) mentored ratings in the field
  - One-on-one field mentoring
  - Field mentoring sessions will include testing and data collection and RESNET Combustion Safety Field Training
    - Equipment must be provided by the student. See list of required equipment below.
  - Homes selected & scheduled by student must meet minimum criteria
    - 2 must have a ducted heating/cooling system for duct leakage testing

RESNET HERS Rater Certification

Required Field Testing Equipment

The following equipment must be provided by the student in order to complete the field training portion of their Probationary Mentorship.

Equipment List

- Blower door set
- Duct blaster/tester set
- Two manometers (TEC DG-1000 or DG-700 or Retrotec DM32X or DM32)
- Ladder tall enough to access and assess attic insulation in each home
- Lightweight step ladder to reach HVAC vents for duct testing (optional, but quicker and easier for most homes with ceiling vents)
- Register tape or caps for sealing off ducts
- Some way to test ventilation airflow will be required. Many homes do not have a true mechanical ventilation system. If none of your homes do, we will need to at least test a bathroom exhaust fan for flow rate to simulate a ventilation system. Here are the most cost effective options for this: TEC Option (can be used with Retrotec manometers) or Retrotec Option. You may instead use a flow hood if you have one already.
- Tape measure and/or yardstick (for building dimensions and insulation depth)
- Flashlight for navigating and photo documenting attics, crawlspaces, etc. (Smartphone flash LEDs generally do not have enough throw for this.)
- It is not required for combustion appliance testing equipment to be provided by the candidate. The BER QAD will provide this equipment for trainings purposes.

*Upon successful completion of the program, Raters are awarded a BER Rater Candidate Certificate. If the Rater chooses BER as their QA Provider, BER will apply for the official certification number (RTIN) and furnish a RESNET HERS Rater Certificate, valid for 3 years.

Not quite ready for the time commitment and responsibility of becoming a HERS Rater? Check out our RFI Training and HERS Modeler Training programs. These professionals work under the supervision of a HERS Rater.

Special Offers

Add ESv3 training for only $249 more ($299 as standalone).

Certified HERS Raters must complete ENERGY STAR v3 (ESv3) Training to be eligible to perform field inspections on ENERGY STAR homes. This valuable training program gives Raters a comprehensive understanding of the ENERGY STAR v3/v3.1 New Homes program requirements.

BER offers ENERGY STAR version 3/3.1 Training as an upgrade to the HERS Rater Training & Certification Program with a package discount of $50. This offer is only available in conjunction with the purchase of the HERS Rater Training & Certification Program.

Add ESv3 & ESFMNC training for only $450 more ($549 as standalone).

To perform field inspections on ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (ESMFNC) projects, HERS Raters must have ESv3/3.1 and ESMFNC certifications. This training program gives Raters a comprehensive understanding of the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction program requirements.

BER also offers the ESv3/3.1 and ENERGY STAR MFNC Training bundle as an upgrade to the HERS Rater Training Program with a package discount of $99. This offer is only available in conjunction with the purchase of the HERS Rater Training & Certification Program.

HERS Rater Training and HERS Rater Certification may be purchased separately. Visit our registration page to view all HERS Rater Training bundle options. Please contact us if you have specific training needs not listed on our registration page to discuss how BER can best serve you and your professional goals.

BER Members are eligible for additional discount pricing on all HERS Rater Training and Certification packages.

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