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
By the end of this course, participants will:
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 construction skills with science-based strategies.
Prepare for careers in sustainable building and green construction.
Receive and recognize credentials to support professional development.
Access funding support that significantly reduces your tuition cost.
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.
Credential Awarded:
Upon successful completion, participants will receive an Acknowledgement of Participation Certificate from RRC Polytech.
Textbooks and Booklists
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
Course Dates and Fees
2026 Winter Term - Continuing Education
GENI-9341 Home Energy Retrofits Strategies
Location: Notre Dame Campus
Dates
Class Days
Time
Delivery
Instructor
Section
Cost
Actions
Mar 11, 26 - Mar 13, 26
W Th F
8:00AM - 5:00PM
A. Kaboorani
284090
$150
Location: Notre Dame Campus
Dates
Mar 11, 26 - Mar 13, 26
Class days
W Th F
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Delivery
Instructor
A. Kaboorani
Section
284090
Cost
$150
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