After course completion, students have the option of sitting the externally assessed exam leading to the internationally recognised qualification Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant.
Please be discouraged from enrolling without possession of the prerequisites. If you have not completed a course of study listed below, you need comparable skills to be successful in this course.
Take the test!
Online training commences on 17 February 2026. The video lectures will start on 17 March 2026 on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm. While you should attend lectures when they are scheduled, lectures will be recorded, and you still have the option of asking questions on the online forum if you missed the live opportunity. Shorter, instructional videos will complement the streamed lectures.
Additional charges for the optional examination (NZ$700, GST included) apply. It is furthermore necessary to buy a copy of the latest Passive House Planning Package.
While successfully completing this course increases the chances of passing the externally assessed exam significantly, it is no guarantee. The exam is notoriously tough.
When: Online training from 17 February 2026.
Where: Online
Early Bird course fee (until 31/12/2025): NZ$2,930.33 including 15% GST. PHINZ member discounts apply.
Specific requirements: Laptop, PHPP software and handbook, fast internet connection. Prerequisites: (CEPH1) Introduction course.
Alternatively, a demonstration that the skills gained from successfully completing this course are mastered (online test).