PCNRC Performance Contracting National Resource Center Training Certificate Series

Education Type:

On-Demand

Duration:

16 Hours

Level:

Intermediate

FEMP IACET:

2.4 CEU

Sponsored by:

The Performance Contracting National Resource Center (PCNRC) Training Certificate Series is an accredited, on-demand interactive eight-part series designed to support performance contracting and workforce development in the federal and MUSH markets (i.e., municipalities and state governments, universities and colleges, K-12 schools, and hospitals), provided at no cost to trainees. This training series supports the professional development of emerging and experienced professionals alike and provides the opportunity for individuals to earn continuing education credits and demonstrate their proficiency in performance contracting.

For assistance with registration and the enrollment process, refer to the PCNRC Quick Start Guide.

The PCNRC is a Department of Energy (DOE) hub for best practices and solutions for ESPCs implemented in the federal and MUSH markets. It was established in 2020 at the direction of Congress in H.R. 1865, Public Law 116-94 and is a collaborative effort between the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) and the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP).

Training Guidance and Series Assessment

The training certificate series is comprised of eight modules that can be taken as a series or individually in any order. Log in to the WBDG to begin, select 'Enroll in Training Series' above, and fill out the proceeding survey. Once completed, you are eligible to enroll in each module to take the training and receive CE credits. This page will track your progress if your goal is to complete the entire series.

INTRODUCTION
PCNRC01	Module 1. Overview Of Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs)
PROJECT PLANNING
PCNRC02	Module 2: Getting Started with an ESPC Project
ESCO SELECTION PROCESS
PCNRC03	Module 3: Developing Scope for Project and Request for Proposal
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
PCNRC04	Module 4: Measurement & Verification (M&V) for Energy Savings Performance Contracts
PCNRC05	Module 5: Facilitating the Investment Grade Audit (IGA)
PCNRC06	Module 6: Reviewing the Investment Grade Audit (IGA) and Project Proposal
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
PCNRC07	Module 7: Construction, Performance Verification, and Project Acceptance
PROJECT PERFORMANCE
PCNRC08	Module 8: Performance Period
ASSESSMENT
	PNCRC Series Comprehensive Exam

Each one begins with a knowledge check to provide useful resources before taking the training. To receive continuing education units (CEUs), complete the training module and pass the post-module assessment with a score of at least 80%. To receive the PCNRC training certificate, users must complete all eight modules and pass a comprehensive assessment with a score of at least 80%. Completed modules will be displayed on this page in order to measure progress toward the certificate.

The first seven trainings are now available, and the remaining one will be added during the next few months. Once enrolled, users will receive updates when additional trainings are posted. To take a particular module, go to applicable training page and select 'Enroll in Course'.