Mastering Passivhaus Certification Training

Certification is a team effort, and education on the process saves time and money. This course brings project teams onto the same page to get great outcomes.

Course Overview

Achieving certification under The Passivhaus Standard requires detailed design modeling with the Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) for The Passivhaus Standard, systematic construction monitoring through photo documentation of key elements, and final verification via blower door testing. The entire process is guided by a certified consultant and verified by an independent certifier who checks all documentation and performance data under The Passivhaus Standard before issuing the final certificate and plaque.

This workshop is aimed at:

  • Designers working with The Passivhaus Standard who are completing their first certification project or are currently in progress.

  • Project teams seeking alignment on The Passivhaus Standard certification process and requirements

In this course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of:

  • What constitutes an effective certification submission

  • The step-by-step certification process and timeline

  • The responsibilities and scope of a Certified Passivhaus Designer or Consultant

  • Common pitfalls encountered by new practitioners and how to avoid them

  • Advanced techniques for optimizing building designs using PHPP

This knowledge prepares you for advanced Passivhaus education opportunities (such as becoming a Building Certifier) and builds confidence as you establish expertise in this rapidly growing building methodology.

Course Benefits

  • Understand how certification under The Passivhaus Standard works, your role as a Certified Passivhaus Designer, and how certification adds value to your designs

  • Learn to assemble effective submissions that expedite the certification process and reduce client costs

  • Master PHPP usage while avoiding common first-time user mistakes

  • Gain advanced skills in using PHPP to optimize building designs and exceed client expectations

Course Curriculum

  • Learn about the roles and responsibilities of each participant in the certification process, what documentation is required during design and construction and when certification reviews are undertaken.

  • Understand how the certification platform works to share and store design and construction information.

  • Learn how to avoid a range of common mistakes when using the PHPP & DesignPH—save yourself time and energy in your first design projects.

  • Understand what a thermal bridge modelling report should look like, what junctions need to be modelled and how to use thermal bridge catalogues.

  • Understand the benefits of using certified components and how these will save you time with your PHPP.

  • Learn how to check for overheating, understand where heat loss is occurring in your building and how shading influences building performance.

2025-26 Course Dates & Delivery

Delivered over two days (online), from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEST, or one day (in-person), from 9:00am - 1:00pm AEST.

  • Delivered online over two days, from 12:00pm - 2:00pm AEST.

    15th & 16th September, 2025

  • Delivered online over two days, from 12:00pm - 2:00pm AEST.

    18th & 19th November, 2025

  • Delivered online over two days, from 12:00pm - 2:00pm AEST.

    11th & 13th March, 2026

    • Early bird pricing ends: 25 March, 2026.

    • Registrations opening soon

APA Members save over 15% on this course.

Member (Online)

  • Early Bird: $400
    Full Price: $450

Non-Member (Online)

  • Early Bird: $490
    Full Price: $560

Member (In-person)

  • Early Bird: $450
    Full Price: $500

Non-Member (In-person)

  • Early Bird: $450
    Full Price: $610

*10% GST added at check out for all listed pricing

In-House Certification Training and Group Pricing Options

Group training creates a collaborative learning environment where team members can discuss concepts, share insights, and apply knowledge together on real projects. This approach builds organizational expertise while ensuring consistent implementation across your team. Our pricing structure rewards larger groups with increased savings.  

Get in touch today to see our group price offering.

Training FAQs

  • Yes, a company may be able to register their staff to attend this program. Discounts are available you have a company membership, for any staff listed in the membership's sub-profile, including discounts on courses and events. Once the staff member's sub-profile is activated, they can register for the course or event through their profile.

  • The Passivhaus Certification Training is equivalent to a half-day course and is split over two days from 12 pm-2 pm.

  • Yes. Before course commencement, you will receive all the necessary materials and resources, such as slides and cheat sheets.

Our Educators

  • Luc is founder and director of Detail Green who specialise in helping create Passivhaus and other low energy buildings. Luc is an engineer by training and has a background in the commercial building industry. His qualifications include Certified Passivhaus Consultant & Building Certifier, Green Star Professional as well as NABERS and NatHERS Assessors.

    Luc is passionate about ensuring buildings are designed and constructed in a manner to minimise their environmental impact during their whole life cycle.

Hear from past participants

  • "The reason I joined APHA was to extend my knowledge and meet other practicioners and it's been a very worthwhile experience"

    - Architect

  • "Very well organised and delivered with highly relevant content and kept to a manageable length that can easily fit within a business day"

    - Joakim Ho
    Building Designer

  • "Luc was very knowledgable and very approachable. A great asset to have running an event."

    - Architect

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