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.
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Online training commences on 18 August 2026. The online lectures will start on 08 September 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. You will need to set aside a further 4 hours per week for homework and quizzes.
Additional charges for the optional examination (NZ$650, GST included) apply. It is furthermore necessary to own 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 18 August 2026.
Where: Online
Early Bird course fee (until 31 July 2026): NZ$2,913.33 including 15% GST. PHINZ member discounts apply.
Specific requirements: Computer, PHPP software, fast internet connection. Prerequisites: (CEPH1) Introduction course.
Alternatively, a demonstration that the skills gained from successfully completing this course are mastered (online test).
Register on the Sustainable Engineering website, by clicking below!