Green Careers

In collaboration with Ulster County, SUNY Ulster delivers the skills and expertise necessary for those in the community to begin careers in the expanding clean technology industry. Courses in both clean technology and energy efficiency leading to certificates and certifications are offered. In addition, SUNY Ulster in partnership with SUNY Sullivan offers an Green Building Maintenance and Management AAS degree. Want to learn more about the types of green careers in the workforce? Check out this Green Buildings Career Map tool.

Student Success Story: Watch this short video about one of our SUNY Ulster students who completed her studies in the field of Green Careers.

Course Offerings

BPI Building Analyst Professional

The BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) is an advanced certification for home performance professionals. A BA-P is a certified Building Analyst Technician who also conducts energy modeling, building analysis, and data evaluation in order to provide a comprehensive report with a list of prioritized home performance recommendations. The BA-P certification is earned by passing an online written exam. An active Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification is required for BA-P. Students seeking certification should also register for DCB 2423.

Register DCB 2421 CRN 90202 M-T 11/16-11/7 9am-5pm $1200 Remote

Full scholarships are available for this program. Please complete our online application if you are interested.

BPI Building Analyst Professional Exam

This exam is for those who wish to become BPI BA-P certified. Candidates must successfully challenge an online exam to become Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) certified. There is no field exam. Prerequisite: Must be BPI BA-T certified to take this exam. Exam is available on-demand.

• Online exam: 60 multiple choice questions
• Time limit: 2.5 hours
• Passing score: 70% or higher

NOTE: A $200 non-refundable proctor fee will be charged for all cancelled or postponed exams.

Register DCB 2423 CRN 60110 Rolling enrollment $600 Remote or In-Person

Full scholarships are available for this program. Please complete our online application if you are interested.

BPI Building Analyst Technician

This course prepares individuals to take the BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification exam. The BA-T is an entry-level credential for workers in the home performance industry. It provides a strong entry into the industry and offers a clear pathway for professional development. A BA-T's responsibilities include data collection and diagnostic testing for whole-home assessments. The skills and knowledge required include understanding buildings and their systems, testing and data collection, and industry standards. The first two days focus on reviewing material related to BPI’s Building Science Principles (BSP) assessment. Students aiming for BPI BA-T certification must pass the BSP assessment before taking the certification exam. This course includes the BSP book and one BSP exam code.

Passing the BPI BSP is a requirement for BPI BA-T Certification. The BPI BSP is taught the first two days of class. If you already have the BSP, please submit your certificate to SUNY Ulster. Books and exam codes will be sent to students that need the BSP.

Students should also register for the certification exam (DCB 2422). Students will be required to attend a lab session at Kelder on SRC at the end of the program.

Register DCB 2420 CRN 90201 M-F 10/19-10/23  $2300
10/19-10/22 Remote
10/23 Kelder

Full scholarships are available for this program. Please complete our online application if you are interested.

BPI Building Analyst Technician - Certification Exam

BPI Building Analyst Tech Field exam: Hands-on exam with oral questions. Please note that the exam contains gated items that must be completed successfully to pass the exam, regardless of any other exam score. Candidate prepared combustible gas and CO measurement instruments for use according to ANSI/BPI‐1200

• Candidate sampled indoor ambient CO levels
• Candidate sampled indoor ambient air for combustible gas levels on one floor of the house
• Candidate monitored ambient CO levels in the CAZ during all combustion safety testing and stated results
• Candidate set combustion appliances to pilot or standby to ensure they do not fire during the blower door test

Prerequisite: BPI BSP Certificate is required for those wishing to sit for this field exam. Once student is registered and shows proof of certificate, the BPI Certified Proctor will be contacted and exam scheduled.

NOTE: A $200 non-refundable proctor fee will be charged for all cancelled or postponed exams.

Time limit: 4 hours. Passing score: 70% or higher

Register DCB 2422 CRN 60109 Rolling Enrollment SRC/Kelder $1085

Full scholarships are available for this program. Please complete our online application if you are interested.

BPI Building Science Principles

Earning the Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance. You will learn some of the widely-used industry terminology related to building science. Building science demonstrates how various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. Understanding the relationships between the building envelope, heating, A/C, insulation, mechanical ventilation, lighting, appliances and other systems of the home will enable you to assist yourself and others. Learn how these systems affect the comfort, health and safety of occupants and durability of the home. Discover why improving the energy efficiency of the home should be the first step toward solar, geothermal, or other renewable energy improvements. Course price includes study materials and certificate exam. The BSP Certificate is a pre-requisite for the BPI BA-T Certification Exam.

Este curso está disponible en español.

Register DCB 2323 CRN 60113 $235 Online/Self-paced

Full scholarships are available for this program. Please complete our online application if you are interested.