International Standards in Energy Certification Course
300-hour online course in international standards for energy certification. 6 modules covering Directive (EU) 2024/1275 (energy performance of buildings), ISO 52000-1 (energy assessment framework for buildings) and HULC (Herramienta Unificada LIDER-CALENER). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Interpret the European and national framework for building energy certification.
Apply the calculation methodology of the ISO 52000 series.
Calculate the energy needs of a building using recognised tools.
Prepare a complete and consistent energy performance certificate.
Propose improvement measures with their estimated energy savings and costs.
Relate certification to energy management systems and voluntary labels.
Review the quality of input data and the traceability of the procedure.
Who it's for
- Building energy certification technician who wants to specialise in International Standards in Energy Certification.
- Energy auditor who wants to specialise in International Standards in Energy Certification.
- Energy efficiency consultant who wants to specialise in International Standards in Energy Certification.
- Energy manager (ISO 50001) who wants to specialise in International Standards in Energy Certification.
- Energy renovation technician who wants to specialise in International Standards in Energy Certification.
- Adviser on building sustainability labels who wants to specialise in International Standards in Energy Certification.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter building and renovation.
What you'll work with
- Directive (EU) 2024/1275 (energy performance of buildings)
- ISO 52000-1 (energy assessment framework for buildings)
- Royal Decree 390/2021 (energy certification procedure)
- ISO 52016-1 (heating and cooling needs)
- ISO 52003-1 (indicators and certificates)
- ISO 50001 (energy management systems)
- EN 16798-1 (indoor environment input parameters)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Energy balance of a building1.2Demand versus primary energy consumption1.3Renewable and non-renewable primary energy1.4CO2 emissions indicators1.5Climate zones and degree-days1.6Thermal envelope and U-value1.7Linear and point thermal bridges1.8HVAC and domestic hot water systems1.9Concept of nearly zero-energy building1.10Workshop: calculating the U-value of a wall
2.1Directive 2010/31/EU and its recast 2024/12752.2Certificates and A-G rating scales2.3Building renovation passport2.4Directive 2023/1791 on energy efficiency2.5Transposition in Spain: Royal Decree 390/20212.6Spanish Building Code DB-HE2.7Regional certificate registers2.8Periodic inspection of thermal installations (RITE)2.9Penalties and quality control of certificates2.10Case study: comparing ratings between countries
3.1Structure of the EN ISO 52000 family3.2EN ISO 52000-1: general framework and modules3.3EN ISO 52016-1: hourly load calculation3.4EN ISO 52010-1: external climate data3.5EN ISO 13790 and its transition to 520163.6EN ISO 6946 and 10211 for the building envelope3.7EN 15316 for heating systems3.8Primary energy conversion factors3.9National annexes and calculation options3.10Practice: monthly versus hourly calculation
4.1Recognised procedures: HULC, CE3X, CYPETHERM4.2Data collection during an inspection visit4.3Existing buildings and default values4.4Geometric modelling and orientation4.5Definition of systems and installations4.6Improvement measures and their recommendation4.7Sensitivity analysis of the result4.8Common errors in certificates4.9External control and quality audits4.10Laboratory: certifying a dwelling with CE3X
5.1ISO 50001: energy management systems5.2ISO 50006: baselines and indicators5.3ISO 50015: measurement and verification5.4IPMVP protocol for savings5.5EN 16247: energy audits5.6LEED certification and energy credits5.7BREEAM and VERDE in the European context5.8Passivhaus and EnerPHit standard5.9Defence sector installations and efficiency5.10Case study: EN 16247 audit of a commercial building
6.1Selection of the study building6.2Gathering plans and installation data6.3Modelling the envelope and systems6.4Calculating the initial rating6.5Proposing improvement measures6.6Economic evaluation and payback period6.7Rating after renovation6.8Preparing the certificate and report6.9Written report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is HULC (Herramienta Unificada LIDER-CALENER), CE3X, CYPETHERM HE Plus, DesignBuilder, EnergyPlus, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for data collection visits in existing buildings, energy audits of buildings, and review of certificates in regional registers. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Interpret the European and national framework for building energy certification.
Apply the calculation methodology of the ISO 52000 series.
Calculate the energy needs of a building using recognised tools.
Prepare a complete and consistent energy performance certificate.
Propose improvement measures with their estimated energy savings and costs.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme is 300 total hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with HULC (Herramienta Unificada LIDER-CALENER), CE3X, CYPETHERM HE Plus, DesignBuilder, EnergyPlus. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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