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.
Exciting news! Through July 31, use the Discount Code SEPT1TEST to receive a 25% discount on HBDP application. Test Sept. 1 – Nov. 30 at one of over 1,000 test center locations.
Need to sit for your Certification exam this summer? No problem! Apply anytime at the regular Member fee.
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
ASHRAE Member: $395ASHRAE Developing Economies Member: $235Non-member: $595 Corporate Group: Email Tim Kline or call 678-539-1181 for a quote.
Note: Non-native English speakers may apply to receive an additional 30 minutes of testing time.
ASHRAE offers certification examination year-round.
Approved Certification Candidates may schedule their exam at a computer-based testing location.
Exciting news! ASHRAE's new exam delivery partner offers over 1,000 test center locations worldwide, which will meet growing demand for ASHRAE certification.
These Certification FAQs can help. Please email or call 678-539-1105 with any additional questions.
To request a 45-day extension of the 90-day deadline to schedule and take an exam, candidates must submit an application at least five business days prior to the end of the 90-day deadline. The administrative fee to initiate the extension is $50.00.
Apply for extension
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.
ASHRAE Member: $195ASHRAE Developing Economies Member: $115Non-member: $295
Note: Acceptable evidence of professional development hours (PDHs) earned is supporting documentation issued by a third-party, which includes the name of the certificant and the date earned. In the case of continuing education, supporting documentation also must include the number of clock hours of participation, and a title indicating the subject matter.
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