Hybrid Passive House Training
Flex Boot Camp
Master Passive House, Phius, and green building projects with the building science you’ll gain with a flexible, hybrid training format.
Building Science Course
On-demand, online course (14 hours)
On your own schedule, before the Boot Camp week
Passive Pod Workshop
Wednesday + Thursday of the Boot Camp Week
In-person hands-on workshop, 8am-5pm
Passive House Certification Exam (CPHT)
Friday morning of the Boot Camp Week
Online Exam, Proctored in Person, 8am-1pm
The Value of Hybrid Passive House Training
Embrace the power of flexible, hybrid learning to meet the demands of today’s professionals—especially in Passive House and building science education. This kind of high-performance training is designed to fit a busy personal schedule, thus supporting your personal growth and professional development—on your own terms and at your own pace.
If you’re looking for fully in-person Passive House training, check out the in-person Focus Boot Camp format. This article compares the differences between the Flex and Focus Boot Camp formats.
Advantages of Flexible Building Science Education
Our Flex Boot Camp format offers participants a flexible, hybrid Passive House training experience, including:
- Self-paced building science course: the most flexible path to Passive House certification for your team
- Direct interaction with expert instructors and peers on live Q&A course sessions, and during the hands-on workshop
- Opportunities to learn from fellow participants and their projects
- Professional networking with green building professionals
Upcoming Dates
For upcoming dates and locations, check out the Public Boot Camps page.
What You’ll Learn in Emu’s Hybrid Building Science Training
Flexible Passive House Training: What to Expect
As the name suggests, the Flex Boot Camp allows to fit this Passive House and building science training in a busy schedule in flexible way.
Organize your own green building education path, and make the most out of the hybrid format:
- A structured building science training curriculum delivered in the most flexible, hybrid format
- Live instruction with interactive discussions during the live Q&A sessions
- Practical exposure to high-performance building strategies in the hands-on workshop
This hybrid high-performance building training equips you with the professional tools to work with confidence on Passive House, Phius, and Pretty Good House projects.
As part of an Emu Boot Camp, the hands-on Passive Pod Workshop covers commercial and residential construction techniques.
Flex Boot Camp: Typical Schedule for Hybrid Passive House Training
- Self-paced Building Science Course (approx. 16 hours, taken before the hands-on workshop)
- Day 3–4: Hands-on Passive House Workshop (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Day 5: Passive House Certification Exam (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
A one-hour lunch break is included on day 3 and 4—an ideal time to catch up on calls, check emails, or connect with other attendees.
Who Benefits Most from Hybrid Building Science Training
Those who benefit most include:
- Builders
- Architects
- Tradespeople and project managers
- Professionals seeking CEUs or Passive House certification
- Anyone new to Passive House and eager to learn through hands-on experience
The flexible setting helps participants adjust the pace of the course to their own learning style and preferences. Compared to an in-person course, this hybrid format is ideal for a wide demographic of participants, including:
- Learners who benefit from the ability to pause and rewind recordings to review key concepts
- Professionals who prefer to supplement course material with their own research
- Participants whose first language is not English
- Students with diverse learning needs
This hybrid green building training gives you the skills to apply Passive House and Phius principles to a wide variety of projects, whether or not you’re pursuing certification.
Professional Networking and Social Interaction
Another advantage of the hybrid training is the community it builds. Our events are structured to create space for interaction, collaboration, and idea sharing.
During the in-person portion of the Flex Boot Camp (day 3+4), lunch is provided. This fosters organic networking among participants, and it’s common for alumni of our Flex Boot Camps to partner on real-world high-performance building projects. Builders, architects, and other professionals walk away not only with knowledge—but with valuable local industry connections.
Fit Building Science Education In Your Team’s Schedule
If you’re looking for the most flexible pathway to Passive House hands-on training, our Flex Boot Camp is it. In just under five days, participants:
As the name suggests, the Flex Boot Camp allows to fit this Passive House and building science training in a busy schedule in flexible way.
- Complete foundational building science education in a self-paced format
- Hands-on construction experience with the Passive Pod Workshop
- Passive House certification exam
Who Should Consider Flexible, Hybrid Format
- Builders, tradespeople, architects, and project managers
- Professionals entering the Passive House field
- Those pursuing continuing education or certification with limited in-person requirements
Learn more about the Passive House certification process on our site.
Become Passive House-Certified With Hybrid Training
Passive House Certification at Emu’s Flex Boot Camps
The final day of Boot Camp includes the Passive House certification exam. Those who pass earn the Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT) credential. This hybrid format supports your success with:
- Instructor interaction and peer collaboration in the live Q&A sessions
- Sample questions and mock quizzes in the in-person days (after the hands-on Passive Pod Workshop)
- Group review and problem-solving sessions
Hybrid Passive House Certification
The CPHT credential is a strong addition to your professional portfolio, helping you stand out in a competitive field. The Flex Boot Camp is the most flexible path to certification—thanks to its hybrid format and efficient structure.
Hybrid Green Building Training Crossroads
Phius Hybrid Certification Training
Phius rarely offers hands-on training opportunities. Emu’s Flex Boot Camps offer a local and accessible alternative to get your team trained and ready without waiting for limited national events.
Phius Hybrid Training
If you’ve been waiting for Phius hybrid training, you’re not alone. Emu’s Flex Boot Camp serves as a valuable substitute—bringing rigorous building science education to your region. Plus, our training includes exposure to cutting-edge green building materials and systems used in real-world applications.
Hybrid Building Science Training and Pretty Good House
Emu’s Flex Boot Camp supports projects rooted in Pretty Good House principles as well. These align closely with Passive House science, and our training prepares professionals to apply both approache s effectively. You’ll gain hands-on skills to confidently contribute to energy-efficient, high-performance building projects.