Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level I starts 3/10/26 in St. Paul

Building Operator Certification (BOC) is a nationally recognized training and certification program that focuses on energy efficient building operations and preventative maintenance procedures. The Level I training provides building operators with knowledge and skills enhancement in the key activities associated with energy efficient building operations, including HVAC controls, common opportunities for operational improvements and building scoping for energy efficiency. The training includes lectures, discussion, small group exercises, tests and project assignments and will require about 74 hours of time. Visit www.boccentral.org to learn more and review eligibility requirements.

This series will be taught live, with instructor led lectures on Tuesdays and two Wednesdays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The class will meet at the Minnesota Department of Administration, 50 Sherburne Ave, St.Paul, MN 55155. See below for detailed class schedule.

Tuition for this series is $1,695. Some students may qualify for a tuition reimbursment upon successful completion of the training. Visit Minnesota | Building Operator Certification to see if a local partner is offering a tuition reimbursement.

The tuition covers all class materials, books, and credential recognition materials. Student handbooks will be shipped directly to registered students. Please provide accurate shipping address at registration checkout. Register before March 3, 2026 to ensure your books arrive before the first session.

DISCOUNTS

• Companies & organizations registering more than one employee. Email [email protected] for details.

SCHEDULE: This series will be taught live, with instructor led lectures on Tuesdays and two Wednesdays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The class will meet at the Minnesota Department of Administration, 50 Sherburne Ave, St.Paul, MN 55155. If a student is unable to attend a session, we will provide recordings of the class and the student will be responsible for watching it and completing any assignments or tests for that class on their own time. Students may miss no more than two days of live instruction to qualify for the Training Certificate of Completion.

March 10, 2026. BOC 1001A, Energy Efficient Operations of Building HVAC Systems

March 11, 2026. BOC 1001B, Energy Efficient Operations of Building HVAC Systems

March 24, 2026. BOC 1002, Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance

April 7, 2026. BOC 1003, Efficient Lighting Fundamentals

April 21, 2026. BOC 1004, HVAC Control Fundamentals

May 5, 2026. BOC 1005, Indoor Environmental Quality

May 19, 2026. BOC 1006, Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvements

May 20, 2026. TBD, particpants will help select the topic

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION POLICY: BOC follows all applicable state and federal guidelines for students with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation. To arrange for an accommodation, the student should contact the BOC Main Office at 206-292-4793 or [email protected].

CANCELLATION POLICY & REFUND INFORMATION: No refunds will be provided for registrations canceled less than seven business days before the start of the first course in a training series. However, employers may substitute a different employee if the original registrant is unable to participate.

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