Overview
Introduction to High Performance Homes is a great starting point to learn about high-performance residential design and construction practices.
You'll examine principles and standards of high-performance homes, including related building science concepts and existing home construction codes. You'll also explore how high-performance homes differ from traditional code-minimum homes, the benefits of high-performance homes, and how to identify a high-performance home through verification methods.
Delivered by an industry-experienced professional, in this micro-credential course, you'll engage in 12 hours of online learning over four weeks, combining online self-study with mandatory one-hour, weekly instructor-led virtual group sessions. You’ll demonstrate your skills and knowledge through unit quizzes, a practical assignment and one final exam.
This course is a required course for the Principles of Construction Management Certificate of Achievement and the Construction Estimating and Bid Preparation Certificate of Achievement.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- outline high-performance principles and standards
- explain Canada’s current and future building performance goals
- describe the key principles of high-performance design and construction
- describe how high-performance homes are verified and measured
- explain the benefits of designing and constructing a high-performance building.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Upcoming dates
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Registration closes seven days before the start date for on-campus, online scheduled, and blended courses, and one day before the start date for online self-paced courses.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Micro-credential
Aligned to current industry standards, SAIT’s micro-credentials develop practical, real-world skills and include competency-based testing. Earning a SAIT micro-credential demonstrates to employers you have the required competencies — both skills and knowledge — to get the job done.
Students who successfully complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn a micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
Included in the purchase of this course, you'll receive course content accessible online in Brightspace (D2L).
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Internet access
- Functional webcam and microphone.
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants, including the Canada Alberta Productivity Grant.
Applicable certificates
This course applies to the following certificate programs:
- Certification type
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Certificate of Completion
- Certification type
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Certificate of Achievement
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