Building Operator Certification® (BOC) teaches building operators to find practical, low-cost and no-cost efficiency solutions by working with existing systems. Independent research shows that BOC operators consistently save money and energy in their facilities – up to $20,000 a year – thanks to energy conservation projects, air quality improvements, and other initiatives. Plus, the savings are instant and continuous.
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What is offered?
The Mississippi Development Authority has partnered with Mississippi State University to offer the Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level I training.
What is Building Operator Certification?
· BOC is a nationally recognized, competency-based training and certification program for facilities managers, building engineers and maintenance technicians to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings.
· BOC trains facilities personnel to understand how building systems work together, and how to bring them to their most efficient level of operation.
· Training topics include HVAC, lighting and electrical systems, indoor air quality, environmental health and safety and energy conservation.
What is involved?
The Level I training consists of 8 days of virtual classroom training, project assignments to be completed at the participant’s facility, and in-class tests administered at the end of each day of training. Completion of Level I training requires a time commitment of 74 hours.
In order to earn the BOC Certification and designated Certified Building Operator, you need to pass the Certification Exam. This training course will prepare you for the exam. The exam will take place after the course is completed and exam applications have been reviewed. Learn more about the certification exam. The certification is not required as part of the Level 1 training.
Location: Virtual
Tuition:
Full tuition scholarships ($1,750) available to Institutions of Higher Learning, state agencies, and public community colleges.
Requirements:
This course will be live streamed to participants via Webex for the duration of the course. Participants must have a computer or tablet that supports high speed audio/video streaming, as well as high speed internet access.
Questions: Call 662-325-2177 or Email cce@lists.msstate.edu
Last date to apply: 04/02/2025
Course Dates: April 23, 2025-August 28, 2025
Time: 8:00AM-5:00PM (CST)
Course Dates:
- 04/23 & 04/24: 1001 Energy Efficient Operation of Building HVAC Systems
- 05/15: 1002 Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance
- 06/05: 1003 Efficient Lighting Fundamentals
- 06/26: 1004 HVAC Controls Fundamentals
- 07/17: 1005 Indoor Environmental Quality
- 08/08: 1006 Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvement
- 08/28: 1013 Smart Buildings Fundamentals