PART-TIME | STEINBACH CAMPUS PERPP-NA Personal/Professional Development

How to Optimize Savings, Comfort and Durability

This three-day (24-hour) training equips renovators and contractors with the knowledge and tools needed to guide homeowners in making effective retrofit decisions. Participants will learn how to evaluate a home to identify the most impactful retrofit opportunities, design retrofit solutions that maximize energy savings, comfort and durability, and ensure that the execution phase is both practical and effective. Given the increasing challenges of housing affordability, this course emphasizes strategies that help renovators and homeowners achieve the greatest long-term value from their retrofit investments.

What You'll Learn:

Participants that successfully complete this course will be able to:

- Evaluate homes for retrofit opportunities and prioritize improvements.

- Design cost-effective and high-performance retrofit solutions.

- Plan and sequence retrofit projects efficiently.

- Oversee construction execution with quality assurance.

- optimize investment value and return to retrofit.

- Communicate effectively with homeowners regarding retrofit options.

- Apply emerging technologies and best practices for durable, energy-efficient, sustainable retrofits.

Benefits of Taking This Course:

- Gain the skills to guide homeowners towards effective retrofit decisions that enhance home performance and maximize long-term value.

- Gain practical knowledge to improve building durability and energy performance.

- Develop retrofit and constructions skills with science-based strategies.

- Prepare for careers in sustainable building and green construction.

- Receive and recognize credential to support professional development.

- Access funding support that significantly reduces your tuition cost.

Funding Information:

This course is funded in part by the Government of Canda's Sectoral workforce Solutions Program and offered in partnership with the Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2)

Valued at $1, 500, but for a limited time, this training is available to RRC Polytech students for just $150.

Prerequisites:

No formal prerequisites are required, but the course is best suited for individuals with experience or interest in construction, renovation, or building performance.

Materials Needed:

None.

Credential Awarded:

Upon successful completion, participants will receive an Acknowledgement of Participation Certificate from RRC Polytech.