The HBDP certification, an ANSI-Accredited Personnel Certification Program under ISO/IEC 17024 (#1139), validates competency to design and integrate sustainable HVAC&R systems into high performing buildings.
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Review key policies related to Request for Special Accommodations, Impartiality, Certification Complaint Process, Appeal of Certification Denial, and Guidelines for Suspending, Withdrawing or Reducing the Scope of Certification.
These Certification FAQs can help. Please call 678-539-1105 or email with any additional questions.
APPLY FOR HBDP
The ASHRAE member discounted application fee is $395 (non-member – $595). After ASHRAE approves your application to sit for the exam, you will receive instructions how to schedule a computer-based test (CBT) at 1 of over 300 locations.
Note: Non-native English speakers may apply to receive an additional 30 minutes of testing time.
Testing centers are available worldwide.
As part of the global effort to contain and mitigate the impact of COVID-19, ASHRAE testing partner PSI has instituted enhanced procedures which in some cases may include the temporary closing of some of the test centers.
In the event of temporary test center closing, ASHRAE exam candidates may receive additional time to schedule and sit for their certification exam.
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These Certification FAQs can help. Please email or call 678-539-1105 with any additional questions.
RECERTIFY HBDP
Recertification every three years helps ensure HBDPs maintain a level of continuing competence through acceptable professional development in subject matter related to their certification.
The ASHRAE Member discounted, on-time application fee is $195 (non-member – $295).
Learn how ASHRAE Certification Digital Badges are a verifiable and powerful representation of your certification achievement.
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