North American Building Compliance Testing Association
Building Envelope Training & Education
Accredited, hands-on courses that teach professionals to evaluate building enclosure systems, document compliance, and manage project risk — taught by working industry veterans across North America.
Why train with us
One program for the people who keep buildings standing
At NABCTA we hold the highest standards of building enclosure compliance across North America. Whether you are a seasoned consultant or new to the field, our training and education tracks meet you at your level and move you forward — combining classroom instruction, hands-on practice, and recognized certification.
Building envelope failures rarely happen because teams lack expertise. They happen when risk evaluation and documentation lack a consistent structure. Our courses give you that structure: a repeatable framework you can apply on every project.
What sets the program apart
Six reasons professionals choose NABCTA
Expert instructors
Industry veterans bring real projects and field examples into every session, so the learning maps directly to the work you do.
Comprehensive curriculum
Codes and regulations, testing procedures, energy efficiency, installation quality, modes of failure, and emerging technology — covered end to end.
Hands-on learning
Exercises and simulations let you apply what you learn in realistic scenarios, building confidence before you are on site.
Current technology
Train on the latest testing methods, tools, and software used across the building compliance industry today.
Networking
Connect with peers and industry leaders. The relationships built in our sessions turn into collaboration and opportunity.
Recognized certification
Finish with NABCTA certification respected throughout North America — proof of your expertise and commitment to the field.
Accreditations & continuing education
Credits that count toward your credentials
NABCTA courses are built to deliver continuing education recognized by the organizations that govern building envelope and design practice. Completing a course can earn credits across all four bodies below — and sit for the BERM exam.
IIBEC
25 CEUs
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants — continuing education for building enclosure professionals.
AIA
15 LU / HSW
American Institute of Architects — Learning Units including Health, Safety & Welfare hours.
ICC
1.8 CEUs
International Code Council — continuing education aligned to current building codes.
BERM
BERM Certification
Exam Offered
Building Envelope Risk Manager — opportunity to take the BERM Certification exam as part of the course.
Featured course
BECx as RISK MANAGEMENT COURSE
A hands-on course teaching a repeatable Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) framework to evaluate envelope systems and manage project risk more effectively. Earns IIBEC, AIA, and ICC credits and includes the BERM certification exam.
- For architects, engineers, building envelope consultants, project managers, and field supervisors
- A repeatable BECx framework you can apply on every project
- Group discount available when you register three or more attendees
Bring the class to you
We'll travel to your team
NABCTA can deliver a course on-site at your company — cutting your team’s travel costs and time away from work while keeping everyone trained together. Same accredited curriculum, same IIBEC, AIA, and ICC credits, taught where you work.
Lower travel costs
No flights, hotels, or per-diems for the whole team — we come to you.
Less time away
Train without pulling staff out of the office for days at a time.
Your whole team, together
Everyone learns the same framework at once, on your schedule.
Questions, answered
Training & Education FAQ
Join NABCTA's training program today
Enhance your expertise and advance your career in building compliance. Register now and help build safer, more sustainable environments.
Call us: +1 (409) 359 5162
Email us: info@nabcta.org