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.
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).
These Certification FAQs can help. Please email or call 678-539-1105 with any additional questions.
Download a Candidate Guidebook to learn more.
Beginning August 15, 2020, the HBDP program will validate competency against updated certification exam requirements.
To review the updated Detailed Content Outline, please see Appendix B.
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, you will receive instructions on how to schedule your exam as a remote online proctored exam at your home or office, or at a computer-based testing location.
Note: Non-native English speakers may apply to receive an additional 30 minutes of testing time.
Approved Certification Candidates may schedule their exam as a remote online proctored exam at their home or office, or at a computer-based testing location.
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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.
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