Earn your BC Housing CPD points with practical, self-paced online training from Blue House Energy, a recognized CPD provider since 2015.
Choose from more than 30 approved courses covering building science, energy efficiency, construction technology, renovations, and more. Whether you need a few points to complete your requirements or want to earn 20 points in one course or bundle, we've got you covered.
Start anytime. Learn on your schedule. Earn your CPD points.
| COURSE NAME | CPDs |
| Topics: concepts and techniques high performance and net zero energy new construction projects. | 20 |
| Topics: climate-appropriate Envelope First approach, managing moisture, phased roadmaps, resiliency | 20 |
| Topics: building science, healthy indoor environments, air sealing and insulation, and mechanical systems | 20 |
High Performance Building EnvelopeTopics: best practices for above grade construction to meet code-required energy performance targets | 20 |
| Topics: arithmetic, basic algebra, geometry, and conversions related to home construction and renovation. | 18 |
| Topics: common below grade and above grade assemblies in new construction and renovation | 16 |
| Topics: house-as-a-system, heat, air, moisture flows, energy, comfort, and health | 12 |
| Topics: passive and active solar, solar pv for houses, wind turbines | 5 |
| Topics: indoor air quality, healthy housing materials, and ventilation | 5 |
| Topics: how to read floor plans, elevations, sections & details | 4 |
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Licensed residential builders in British Columbia need to fulfill continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.
That takes time and energy.
You've only got so much to spare,
so conserve both!
We know you need to stay focussed on your building and renovating projects.
That's why we offer flexible and accessible online courses. Blue House Energy courses are on-demand, and many of our courses have an audio-only version to listen to while you're in transit. It's the easy way to keep up to date and earn your CPD points.
Licensed builders in British Columbia must complete a total of 40 CPD points over a two year term to keep your residential builder license in good standing.
You must complete a minimum of 20 continuing professional development points through formal training on various topics, the rest of your CPD requirements can be met through informal training like research and other areas including ‘active practice' points where you hone your skills or teach a course.
Learn more about CPD credits by reading
BC Housing’s Continuing Professional Development guide.
If you're looking for practical building science, energy efficiency, renovation, moisture, comfort, and retrofit information, we've got what you want!
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Building Science Radio
Air Sealing Priority Guide
Building Science Basics
Blue House Energy online courses are designed and developed by industry experts. We've been providing continuing professional development online courses to the home building and renovation industry since 2012.
We've been recognized education providers of BC Housing CPD courses for licensed residential builders seeking to enhance their learning since the CPD program was launched.
Our catalogue of residential construction courses is focussed on formal training. (there are 2 cpd points per 1 hour of formal learning and ` cpd point for 1 hour of informal learning).
Our industry-based advisory group reviews content to ensure content is useful, relevant and accurate.
We partner with subject matter specialists and industry organizations to bring you a broad range of options.
We update and enhance our courses regularly to ensure you have the best training options.
With +30 courses approved by BC Housing, you'll be able to earn valuable CPD points in our catalogue.
Professional development and lifelong learning go hand in hand. We know your interests and needs are broad: we cover everything from building science to construction math and plans reading to quality assurance and digital marketing strategy to house tours.
Here at Blue House Energy, our mission is to provide you with seriously enjoyable learning that helps you maintain your BC Housing licence. Whether you need a couple of points to top off other learning, or you’re looking to earn the full 20 points in one course, we’ve got you covered.
Use our interactive course selector to find courses that match the number of CPD points you're looking for.
We offer dozens of British Columbia CPD online courses on-demand, meaning you can train anytime, anywhere. Online courses offer the flexibility you need to complete your qualifications on your time.
At Blue House Energy, we are completely focussed on training for Part 9 buildings. We offer a full suite of BC Housing approved training courses to earn you and your company the CPD credits needed to maintain your licence - including some BC Energy Step Code modules.
In BC, to construct new homes or to carry out building envelope renovations in the residential construction industry, you must first become a licensed builder. This applies to general contractors, developers and building envelope renovators throughout the province.
All general contractors wishing to renew their license to build single-family homes and small residential buildings in the province must also take Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training in the construction industry. Please contact BC Housing directly if you have any questions about your license.
Want to learn more? Check out BC Housing’s website on Qualification Requirements for New Residential Builders.
General contractor licensees are required to obtain a minimum of 20 points annually to meet their CPD requirements. There are two CPD points per hour of formal learning and one CPD point per hour of informal learning. In order to qualify for CPD points, the course must be a minimum of one hour in duration.
You can carry over a maximum of 20 CPD points from year to year. This means that 20 of the 40 points obtained will apply to Licence Term 1 and 20 points will be carried over to Licence Term 2. The 20 CPD points that were carried over from Licence Term 1 were applied.
Learn more about CPD credits by reading BC Housing’s Continuing Professional Development guide.
BC Housing recognizes both formal and informal training. Formal training means you earn two CPD points per hour of learning, and is typically accompanied by an exam. Informal training is more general, either a course without an exam or a conference, workshop or seminar. Informal training earns one CPD point per hour.
Most Blue House Energy courses are classed as formal training, delivering more points for your professional development hours.
You are required to keep a record of your completed CPD training for three years after the end of your licence term. BC Housing may audit your CPD participation at any time, so keep your records complete and accessible.
Only completed training that can be verified is eligible for CPD points.
You can only claim points for an individual course once. Unless there has been substantial changes to a course you will not be able to claim credit for it again.
CPD points must be complete and reported through the Licensed Residential Builders portal before applying to renew your licence each year.
That's easy! Need more time to choose, or want a solid reference doc? Download the complete Blue House Energy BC Housing CPD catalog — includes CPD points, categories, prices, and course links. (Always check the course link for the current price - sometimes there's a discount!
Yes! All of our courses that are eligible for BC Housing CPD points are on-line and on-demand, allowing you to get your points on your own schedule.
Most of our courses also have audio-only versions so you can listen while you're on the road or waiting for contractors, etc. You'll still need to do the tests online to get your certificate of completion to claim your CPDs.
If you need additional attempts, contact our Helpdesk.
We accept a several payment methods, including VISA, MasterCard, and AMEX. We process credit card payments immediately upon registration. Payment by invoice can also be arranged by contacting sales@bluehouseenergy.com.
Absolutely. Many of our students are renovators, contractors, energy advisors, designers, owner-builders, and homeowners who want a better understanding of building science, comfort, moisture management, energy efficiency, and high-performance construction.
Popular starting points include: