ASHRAE Certification Programs  Created to fill an identified industry need through market research  Based on best practices  Developed by ASHRAE-identified practitioners, so ASHRAE Certifications are reliable, credible, unbiased  Examinations available at testing centers worldwide

1. Stand out from the Crowd: Be identified with cutting edge building design and operation. 2. The Certifications ASHRAE Stands Behind: Demonstrate mastery of a body of knowledge reflecting best practices. 3. Feel Qualified?: Apply and, after your application is approved, schedule the examination. Although ASHRAE identifies relevant resources, you are not required to purchase a book or attend a class. What’s the Value?

Benefits to Certification Earners  Enhance your credibility  Expand your industry knowledge  Demonstrate your commitment to improving yourself, your work product, and the industry  Improve your options for being hired or promoted and to generate new business

 Demonstrate corporate commitment to excellence by employing qualified engineers  Improve morale by supporting professional advancement  Distinguish your firm from the competition by employing ASHRAE-certified engineers  Know who to hire or promote and to whom to assign important projects Benefits to Employers

ASHRAE offers 6 certification programs 1. Healthcare Facility Design Professional 2. High-Performance Building Design Professional 3. Operations & Performance Management Professional 4. Commissioning Process Management Professional 5. Building Energy Modeling Professional 6. Building Energy Assessment Professional

Step 1 Read the Candidate Guidebook: It contains important information related to the examination, including eligibility requirements. Go to and download the guidebook for the program in which you are interested.

Any individual who meets one of the following combinations of academic and work experience criteria will be eligible to take the HFDP examination.  Government-issued or government-recognized license as a professional engineer and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in healthcare HVAC&R design OR  Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in HVAC&R design, including a minimum of 2 years’ experience in healthcare HVAC&R design OR

 Associate’s degree or Technical degree or certificate in design, construction, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in HVAC&R design, including a minimum of 3 years’ experience in healthcare HVAC&R design OR  High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in HVAC&R design, including a minimum of 7 years’ experience in healthcare HVAC&R design

Complete the Application: Complete the online application form at or call customer service at (US and Canada) or (Worldwide) Example of Application

Schedule an Examination:  Click on the Testing Centers Worldwide link under the at Examinations are offered at nearly 200 testing centers worldwide. Candidates for the HFDP have 2 hours in which to complete the examination, which contains115 multiple choice items.

Review Available Resources: The HFDP Candidate Guidebook and the HFDP web page identify available resources that may help candidates gain an understanding of the body of knowledge the examination tests. Available resources include ASHRAE-owned and non- ASHRAE owned publications and courses.

(NOTE: The list below is not exhaustive.) ASHRAE’s HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics ASHRAE’s Healthcare Facilities-Best Practice HVAC Design Considerations and Applications course ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 – Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 – Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings FGI/AIA Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, 2006 The Joint Commission’s 2007 Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals: The Official Handbook NFPA 80, 90A, 99, 101, and 110

Renew Your Certification: Each certification holder must earn 45 ASHRAE Continuing Education units (ACEs) during the three year period following initial certification or the last renewal. ACEs can be earned through attendance at or participation in ASHRAE-sponsored and non-ASHRAE-sponsored educational activities. The activities must be technical in nature and must be directly related to healthcare facility design.

Application Fee: $295 for ASHRAE members $415 for non-members Renewal Fee: $125 for ASHRAE members $195 for non-members

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