Building Enclosure Commissioning

Professional certificate

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Is this program right for you?

The building enclosure is often the most expensive part of a new building, as well as the most difficult and costly to correct after construction. Distinguish yourself in the commissioning industry with a Building Enclosure Commissioning Certificate from UW–Madison College of Engineering’s Office of Interdisciplinary Professional Programs.

Take a three-day course and sit for an examination – it takes just a few days to complete the certificate, so it’s a convenient option for working professionals
Earn up to two certificates – the Accredited Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider (BECxP) and the Accredited Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure (CxA+BE) – depending on your specific interests and score on the final exam, both valid for five years

Education that works for you

Become a subject matter expert on a commissioning team or lead a team in a building construction project that requires enclosure commissioning by completing the Building Enclosure Commissioning Certificate from UW–Madison.

Program type

Professional certificate

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Certificate awarded

Accredited Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure (CxA+BE)
Accredited Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider (BECxP)

Commitment

4-6 days

Tuition

Single rate: $2,270 per person

Team rate:* $2,170 per person

Format

Hybrid

Credits

21 professional development hours (PDHs)
21 AIA learning units (LUs)
2.1 continuing education units (CEUs)

Admission terms

Both certifications are valid for five years

Offered by

College of Engineering

Interdisciplinary Professional Programs

STEM opt eligible

International eligibility

*Team rate applies when two or more enroll from the same employer for the same session

Application deadlines

Rolling

Deadline: January 1, 2030

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What you’ll learn

Gain a comprehensive understanding of building performance with the Building Enclosure Commissioning program. Through coursework on building science and practical applications, you’ll gain the skills needed to assess and optimize the performance of a building’s exterior shell.

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