Passivhaus Training for Every Stage of Your Career

From introductory learning to professional certification and specialist training, build the knowledge and practical skills to deliver healthier, more comfortable and higher-performing buildings.

APA EDUCATION

Taught by Local Australian Experts • CPD Points Available • Online and In-Person Options

Where Are You in Your Passivhaus Journey?

I’m New to Passivhaus

Discover how high-performance buildings work and why Passivhaus matters before committing to advanced study.

Recommended: Passivhaus 101, Passivhaus Fundamentals or On-Demand Courses

I’m Ready to Build Professional Capability

Develop the technical knowledge required to design or construct buildings to the Passivhaus Standard through official certification.

Recommended: Certified Passivhaus Designer/Consultant or Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson

I’m Familiar with Passivhaus

Develop specialist modelling, certification and installation knowledge that goes beyond basic and certified courses.

Recommended: DesignPH, Mastering Certification and Practical Training Days

Start With the Fundamentals

Build a practical understanding of Passivhaus principles, building performance and the decisions that influence comfort, health, energy use and durability.

FOUNDATIONAL

Passivhaus 101

Complimentary • 1 Hour • Online or In-Office • 1 CPD Point

A complimentary introduction for organisations, community groups and professional teams that want to understand the Passivhaus Standard and its relevance to their work.

EXPLORE PH 101

FOUNDATIONAL

Passivhaus Fundamentals

Paid • Online • 2 × 4 Hour Sessions • Up to 7 CPD Points

A practical introduction for building professionals who want a stronger understanding of comfort, building physics, airtightness, ventilation, thermal bridging, high-performance windows and certification.

EXPLORE PH FUNDAMENTALS

Become a Certified Passivhaus Professional

CERTIFICATION

Certified Passivhaus Designer / Consultant

Best for: Architects, building designers, engineers and consultants

Online • 6 weeks • 44 hours live • Up to 32 CPD points

Key Learning Areas

✔ Building physics and envelope design

✔ PHPP modelling and design optimisation

✔ Exam preparation and professional certification

EXPLORE PASSIVHAUS DESIGNER TRAINING

CERTIFICATION

Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson

Best for: Builders, contractors, trades, installers and construction professionals

Online and self-paced • 7 weeks • 7 live Q&A sessions • Up to 12 CPD points

Key Learning Areas

✔ Airtightness, insulation and thermal bridges

✔ Windows, ventilation and installation

✔ Quality assurance and exam preparation

EXPLORE PASSIVHAUS TRADESPERSON TRAINING

Build on Your Passivhaus Knowledge

Dive deeper into specialised areas of Passivhaus to improve your skills, support delivery and build your high-performance building experience.

SPECIALIST

DesignPH Theory to Practice

Online • 3 sessions • Software included

For Certified Designers and PHPP users.

Learn to translate SketchUp models into working DesignPH and PHPP models, improve early-stage decision-making and model complex geometry and shading.

EXPLORE DESIGN PH

SPECIALIST

Mastering Passivhaus Certification

For design and project teams undertaking certification.

Understand documentation requirements, project responsibilities, certification workflows, PHPP optimisation and common first-project mistakes.

Online • 2 sessions • 4 hours total

EXPLORE CERTIFICATION TRAINING

SPECIALIST

Trades Practical Training Day

In person • 1-day workshop

For builders, trades and construction professionals.

Gain hands-on experience with airtightness membranes, window installation, ventilation systems and high-performance construction materials.

EXPLORE PRACTICAL TRAINING

Programs and Flexible Learning

PROGRAM

Passivhaus Incubator

For government, developers, asset owners and organisational decision-makers.

An eight-week program combining online learning, applied case studies, nationwide site tours, networking and ongoing support.

EXPLORE THE INCUBATOR

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

On-Demand Short Courses

For government, developers, asset owners and organisational decision-makers.

Self-paced introductory modules covering airtightness, ventilation, insulation, thermal bridges, windows and the Passivhaus Standard.

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Hear from past participants

  • “The course was excellent at demonstrating the wide knowledge base around Passivhaus construction. Each weekly session was in-depth without being an overwhelming workload on top of full-time work. Many thanks to the staff at AHPA for your knowledge and well-laid-out coursework.”

    - Andrew Ferguson, Operations Manager at Siegware Architectural Innovations

  • "I enjoyed the way the course was presented and how the content was taught. The presenters did a great job engaging us with the material and preparing us for the exam."

    - Sarah Fiess, Architect/Team Leader at Sustainability Victoria

  • "Every builder and trade should be doing this course. It’s a great way to learn about the Passivhaus Standard over a reasonable period of time. Since doing the course I have become more driven and passionate about Passivhaus and really look forward to what the future brings."

    Danny , Director at BHLD Custom Homes

  • "The course is certainly great with the extra resources and community groups to include group discussion with other participants and the whole community. I think it's the best so far comparable to other sustainability courses, to reach net zero as well as other benefits because it involves the entire system for the building."

    - Sartika Soendoko, Senior Architect at ClarkeHopkinsClarke

  • “Really enjoyed the course and learnt the fundamental principals underpinning Passivhaus construction.”

    Peter Harrison, Director at Hilustre Powder Coating

  • "The course thoroughly explained the Passivhaus Standard as an elegant and robust interpretation of fundamental building physics principles. I enjoyed the course and recommend it to anyone interested in design science.

    - Daniel Londono, Senior Architect at Hayball

  • "I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to upskill and understand Passivhaus design principles. At the beginning, I was hesitant with online classes, but the instructors proved me wrong. They are professional and deliver a clear online presentation.

    - Han Chua, Architectural Design Lead at ClarkeHopkinsClarke

  • "The Certified Passivhaus Designer Course is a truly insightful and rigorous undertaking, unlocking important knowledge and insights into how we must design & construct for a more regenerative viable future. The skills learnt can be applied to any design task and with great impact, creating durable, low energy buildings."

    - Yann Frampton, Hassell Associate

  • “Loved the course found it very interesting and easy to follow.”

    Tim Hawkins, Owner of Tim Hawkins Interior And Building Design Group