The Alliance is pleased to offer high quality HERS rater training classes in the Northeast, approximately 2-3 times per year. We offer a comprehensive training package that includes everything a student needs to be well prepared to become a HERS rater. Our hybrid HERS rater training classes have an online component, which includes all of the building science theory, and a classroom component, which includes all of the hands-on practical training and testing that is necessary to pass the rater exams. Due to Covid-19, the classroom component will be conducted live over distance learning. HERS rater training is the first step towards rater certification.

Both online and classroom components are required for certification. This course has been approved by the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund, which has funds available for employee training. Please visit our website for details about how to apply.

• Online Component: Two-Week Training with Live Instruction: Dates: March 8- 19, 2021 - (9am-12pm, and two afternoons 1-4pm)
• 5-Day Classroom/Field Component: Dates: March 29- April 2, 2021 -  Weekdays 8:30am-5pm – On Zoom

Training Fee is $2595 (Get $200 off if you register by February 8th!) and includes: the combined online and classroom components; all RESNET Exam Fees ($525 total value); the Northeast HERS Training and Reference Manual ($100 value); a one-year Associate Membership in the Alliance ($50 value); 36 hours of online study; 5 days of classroom/field study (via distance learning); a thorough review of basic energy concepts; distance learning equipment usage with blower door testing and duct blasting; two of the five Probationary Ratings overseen by a  RESNET certified Candidate Field Assessor required by RESNET; and training on the latest version of rating software. Both online and classroom components are required for rater certification. Final registration deadline is February 22, 2021.