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PHI-ACCREDITED PASSIVE HOUSE TRAINING

Professional-level training in Passive House design, energy modelling, and airtightness testing — delivered by PHI-accredited instructors with Philippine climate expertise.

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What does Passive House training cover?

AllClimate Passive House training covers practical building-science topics and professional learning pathways, including Passive House principles, PHPP energy modelling, airtightness, verification, and related project-performance skills.

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Certified Passive House Professional Training

Become a competent Passive House Designer/Consultant by learning everything from how to define the thermal envelope to how to overcome frequent planning and construction challenges. This course will take you into the details of Passive House buildings to ensure that the desired energy savings are actually achieved and that the building will perform as planned.

AllClimate Passivhaus delivers Passive House Institute’s official training materials in both English and Filipino. Our instruction specializes in real-world application across extreme climates—from very cold winters to intense tropical heat and humidity. We are proud to be the world’s first Filipino-speaking entity accredited to deliver the Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant course, making global building science fully accessible locally.

Who It’s For

This program is designed for forward-thinking built-environment professionals looking to lead the net-zero transition. Learn the fundamental principles and benefits of the world’s leading energy efficiency standard through a comprehensive course that covers everything from high-quality insulation to airtight construction and thermal bridge-free design.

  • Architects & Building Designers looking to master energy modeling and sustainable envelope design.
  • Engineers focused on high-efficiency HVAC, ventilation, and building services.
  • Contractors, Project Managers & Tradespeople aiming to deliver defect-free, high-performance builds.
  • Sustainability Consultants & Policy Makers seeking a globally recognized credential.

CHOOSE YOUR STARTING POINT

A clear path from first principles to professional certification

Choose the level that matches your goals. Move from an accessible introduction to the full PHI-aligned pathway, or build practical skills for active projects.

FOUNDATIONS · BEGINNER

Start with Passive House

Understand the standard, building physics, comfort, envelope basics, and the first steps into PHPP.

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PROFESSIONAL · PH0–PH5

Build toward certification

Follow the structured route through envelope, building services, PHPP, exam preparation, and the CPHD/C exam.

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APPLIED SKILLS · ONLINE + IN-PERSON

Apply it on real projects

Develop practical capability in PHPP modelling, airtightness testing, verification, and climate-responsive design.

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CERTIFIED PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGNER / CONSULTANT

The PH0–PH5 certification path

A progressive pathway from Passive House fundamentals through building science, PHPP modelling, exam preparation, and international certification.

PH0Passive House BasicsStandard, building physics, envelope, ventilation, and PHPP introduction.
PH1Building EnvelopeThermal bridges, airtightness, windows, glazing, and ventilation design.
PH2Building ServicesHeating, cooling, hot water, renovation, and economic efficiency.
PH3PHPP BasicsEnergy balancing, project entry, renewable energy, and PER factors.
PH4Exam PreparationPractice calculations, exercises, repetition, and exam guidance.
PH5CPHD/C ExamInternational online examination and Designer/Consultant certification route.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the original AllClimate Passive House training questions.

Professional Certification and Renewal

What is the difference between a Passive House Designer and a Passive House Consultant?

Both titles are equal in terms of qual­i­fic­a­tion with ref­er­en­ce to the Pass­ive House rel­ev­ant know­ledge. The re­quire­ments for at­tain­ing this cer­ti­fi­cate and for re­new­al are also the same. Nor­mally, Pass­ive House De­sign­ers work in plan­ning of­fices on the con­crete im­ple­ment­a­tion of the Pass­ive House Stand­ard, while Pass­ive House Con­sult­ants usu­ally con­trib­ute to its dis­sem­in­a­tion through their work as re­search­ers or speak­ers, or as de­cision makers in gov­ern­ment au­thor­it­ies.

A clear clas­si­fic­a­tion is not al­ways easy due to the di­verse edu­ca­tion­al qual­i­fic­a­tions, pro­fes­sions and the leg­al pro­vi­sions re­lat­ing to build­ings world­wide. For this reas­on, the Pass­ive House In­sti­tu­te has spe­ci­fied two pos­sib­il­it­ies for clas­si­fic­a­tion as a "Cer­ti­fied Pass­ive House De­sign­er":

  • Provid­ing proof of an edu­ca­tion­al qual­i­fic­a­tion which en­ables you to plan build­ings or tech­nic­al build­ing sys­tems in­de­pend­ently. This edu­ca­tion­al qual­i­fic­a­tion should have reached a cer­tain level (e.g. dip­loma or bach­el­or de­gree) and have been at­tained in a spe­cial­ised sub­ject which primar­ily in­volves the plan­ning of build­ings or build­ing ser­vices sys­tems.

  • Provid­ing proof of mem­ber­ship in an in­sti­tu­tion, whose mem­bers are en­titled to provide plan­ning ser­vices which are sub­ject to ap­prov­al by a build­ing au­thor­ity (e.g. Cham­ber of Ar­chi­tects). In case of un­cer­tainty, and out­side of Ger­many, the course/ex­am­in­a­tion host or the as­sess­ing body should be con­tac­ted.

 

You qual­i­fy for the De­sign­er title if you have the fol­low­ing edu­ca­tion­al qual­i­fic­a­tion:

  • Ar­chi­tect or in­teri­or de­sign­er

  • Civil or tim­ber con­struc­tion en­gin­eer

  • Build­ing phys­i­cist

  • Build­ing and en­ergy tech­no­logy en­gin­eer

  • Mas­ter car­penter

  • Cer­ti­fied tech­ni­cian for struc­tur­al en­gin­eer­ing, build­ing con­struc­tion, heat­ing plumb­ing and vent­il­a­tion tech­no­logy or sup­ply tech­no­logy

If you have the fol­low­ing edu­ca­tion­al qual­i­fic­a­tion, you qual­i­fy for the Con­sult­ant title:

  • De­gree in (ana­lyt­ic­al) chem­istry, elec­tric­al en­gin­eer­ing or man­u­fac­tur­ing en­gin­eer­ing

  • En­gin­eer­ing de­gree in en­vir­on­ment­al tech­no­logy and re­source man­age­ment

  • Con­struc­tion in­dustry en­vir­on­ment­al safety tech­ni­cian 

  • En­vir­on­ment­al en­gin­eer

  • Gas, plumb­ing and vent­il­a­tion sys­tems tech­ni­cian

  • Wood­work tech­ni­cian 

  • Cer­ti­fied tech­ni­cian for elec­tron­ics

  • En­ergy con­sult­ant

  • Ar­chi­tec­tur­al drafts­man

  • Geo­met­ri­cian

  • Wood­work tech­nic­an for win­dow in­stall­a­tion

  • Man­aging dir­ect­or

  • Prop­erty sales man­ager/es­tate agent

  • Eco­nom­ist

► Please up­load your proof of edu­ca­tion when re­gis­ter­ing for the ex­am­in­a­tion. The at­tained Con­sult­ant title can be changed in­to the De­sign­er title, if such proof is only ob­tained and sub­mit­ted later on (e.g. tak­ing an ex­am­in­a­tion dur­ing train­ing). If no proof is sub­mit­ted, the Con­sult­ant title will be gran­ted upon suc­cess­ful qual­i­fic­a­tion. If you have ques­tions please con­tact de­sign­er@passiv.de

Will becoming a Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson or Designer enable me to certify Passivhaus buildings?
No, this requires a separate qualification. Read more about how to become a Passivhaus Certifier here .
For how long is the Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant certificate valid?

The certificate is valid for five years. It may then be renewed in either of these ways:

  • Submit project documentation showing that you were the Passive House Designer or Consultant for a building that is certified. This route may be used even if the certificate has already expired.
  • Renew through continuing-education credit points earned by attending approved events, conferences, or additional courses.
I'm already a CPHD/C, can I get CPD credits for renewal if I take this course?
Completion of this official course awards 72 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits recognized by the Passivhaus Institut for the renewal of Certified Passive House Designer, Consultant, and Tradesperson credentials.
My cer­ti­fic­ate has already ex­pired or is about to ex­pire, what should I do?
No prob­lem! By sub­mit­ting a pro­ject doc­u­ment­a­tion, it is pos­sible to re­new a cer­ti­fic­ate at any time, even if your cer­ti­fic­ate has already ex­pired some time ago. You can also ex­tend your cer­ti­fic­ate if you have at­ten­ded con­tinu­ing edu­ca­tion events and have ac­quired 100 CPs with­in the last 5 years

Course

Are there prerequisites for the course?

The course is intended for construction professionals. You should have:

What are the requirements to join to course?
  • Calculator, notebook, pens, and ruler.
  • Desktop or laptop with Microsoft Excel or an equivalent installed. PHPP is Excel-based; a mouse and two monitors are recommended.
  • Area-measurement software, such as Autodesk Design Review or the Bluebeam Revu free trial.
  • PHPP demonstration files will be provided, but purchasing the PHPP software before the course is recommended because its manual explains the software’s features.
  • PHI requires examinees to provide a valid PHPP registration number when registering for the exam.
Are the live sessions recorded?
Yes, recordings will be available via the learning platform after each session. In our experience, the best outcomes happen when you attend live, so we encourage you to try to make all the live teaching sessions.
Are classes live? Do I have to log in at a specific time?
Each Module is structured into around 4.5-hour live online sessions. All live sessions will be recorded , so that you can rewatch them later while preparing for the exam or in case you were unable to join the live session. You’ll get many of the benefits of learning in-person but from the comfort of your own home with the flexibility of your own hours.
Can I defer or cancel a course?
The course / exam can be cancelled free of charge up to two weeks before the course / exam starts. In case of a later cancellation, a fee of 50% of the course fee will be charged. Cancellation or termination after the start of the course / exam can not be considered. The same applies in the event of non-appearance without prior cancellation. Cancellation of the course / exam by the AllClimate: Should the course / exam be cancelled for an important reason (e.g. illness of the course instructor or insufficient number of participants), the course / exam fee will be refunded in full. Other possible costs incurred cannot be reimbursed.
How long do I have access to the self-study videos?
You will have access to our learning platform for 1 year , so you can refresh your knowledge after the exam and once you start your Passivhaus professional journey.
What materials are provided for the class?
All the slides and course material from the ‘Passive House Design and Construction’ module will be provided in a downloadable pdf format which you can then print and use during the preparation for the exam. During the ‘CPHD/C Online Exam Preparation’ and the ‘PHPP workshop’ modules, we will share with you multiple handouts and booklets with exercises in PDF format. You will get the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) with a unique personal registration number. The PHPP is also required by the PHI to register for the exam. All materials that we will share with you during the course, you can use at the exam as far as they are printed. Digital materials are not allowed at the exam. We will give you access to all course materials from Module 1, 1 day before the course starts.
Is this course accredited by any institution?
Yes, the course is officially accredited by the Passive House Institute (PHI). Also, the Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant title that you will acquire after passing the exam, is accredited and valid worldwide.
What is the time commitment and schedule for the class?
In total, you will need around 80 hours to complete the whole course. After the course is finished, to prepare for the exam, depending on your schedule, you can budget about 1 hour every day during the time between the course and the exam, or you can schedule a few longer sessions each week. In total the exam preparation will take you around 30 hours. Either way, the course is designed to immerse you in the learning process, while still fitting into almost anyone’s busy schedule.
Does it matter which time zone I’m in?
No, it doesn’t matter which timezone you are in. You can take this class from anywhere in the world. Also, the material at the course covers design and construction strategies for all climate zones. If you can’t join most of the live sessions, so you can the recorded session from the course Moodle platform.
Are there any financial incentives to support my training?

Advocates of Passivhaus Philippines receive a 5% discount on our training fees.

Exam

What questions are asked in the exam?

Please read Learning Targets.

What are the exam regulations?

Please read Examination Regulations.

Which ma­ter­i­al can I bring to the ex­am?
You can bring any prin­ted course ma­ter­i­al and notes to the ex­am. To save time, con­sider do­ing a sum­mary of the main Pass­ive House for­mu­las and re­quire­ments. We also ad­vise you to bring mark­ers for the design ex­er­cise, as well as a cal­cu­lat­or with spare bat­ter­ies. Digital materials are not permitted.
Can I take an exam in person?
All our exams are online only in accordance with PHI guidelines.
Can I take an exam without attending the full course?
Yes, this is possible, any­body can re­gister for the ex­am. While it is not man­dat­ory to have at­ten­ded a ded­ic­ated Pass­ive House course, it is strongly re­com­men­ded to in­crease your chance of suc­cess. Please bear in mind that the exam is challenging and you need to ensure you are sufficiently prepared.
Do I need the PHPP software to write the exam?
Yes, you must have your own individual copy of the PHPP software, required to register for the CPHD/C exam.
Am I going to get a certificate?
After successfully passing the exam, you will get the Certified Passive House Designer / Consultant certificate issued by the Passive House Institute (PHI) in Germany. After completing the whole course, we can also issue a certificate of completion stating the total course hours.
What are some tips to pass the exam?

We can ad­vise the fol­low­ing:

  • Go through the Ex­am­in­a­tion Reg­u­la­tions & Learn­ing Tar­gets care­fully and re­flect on your con­fid­en­ce with each top­ic. Mind the gaps - then go ahead and bridge them.

  • Study the Pass­ive House Concept and its defin­i­tion, cri­ter­ia and prac­tic­al im­ple­ment­a­tion to de­tailed level. Sketch Pass­ive House suit­able de­tails for dif­fer­ent con­struc­tion meth­ods; reg­u­lar build-ups and of course joints, win­dow in­stall­a­tions and the like. Cus­tom­ers will ex­pect you to ac­tu­ally design such a build­ing and be aware of all im­port­ant ele­ments.

  • In­tern­al­ize the “rules of thermal bridge free design” and their ra­tionale. They are straight­for­ward and in­valu­able guid­ance in every­day prac­tice.

  • Get fa­mil­i­ar with the im­port­ance of air­tight­ness, design and im­ple­ment­a­tion of air­tight lay­ers and air­tight­ness test­ing (meth­od­o­logy & prac­tic­al ex­e­cu­tion)

  • Study PHPP and en­ergy bal­an­cing in gen­er­al. What en­tit­ies are re­quired to com­pose the en­ergy bal­ance of a build­ing? What is their re­spect­ive im­pact? How does the bal­ance re­act on changes of dif­fer­ent para­met­ers?

  • Get pro­fi­cient with ac­tu­al PHPP use by en­ter­ing a num­ber of ex­amples from A to Z. How can you make them a Pass­ive House? Get valu­able ad­vices from the PHPP hand­book! To un­der­stand what hap­pens in PHPP you should also know how e.g. U-Val­ues are cal­cu­lated. Make use of the pos­sib­il­ity to re­trace the main al­gorithms in the spread­sheet for­mula.

  • Get fa­mil­i­ar with ba­sic eco­nom­ic life cycle as­sess­ment (present value, an­nu­ity). Are you able to e.g. cal­cu­late the re­sid­ual value based on giv­en bound­ary con­di­tions?

  • Gen­er­ally: Re­peat and re­hearse any cal­cu­la­tions, sketches… Dur­ing the ex­am, you must be able to quickly ana­lyse what is giv­en and re­quired and set to work.

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