Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level I starting 02/25/2026

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 online through Zoom with live, instructor led lectures on Wednesday and Thursday mornings between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Central Time. See below for detailed class schedule.

Tuitions for this series is $1,695. Some discounts are available, see below. Additionally, some students may qualify for a tuition reimbursement upon successful completion of the training. Visit boccentral.org/training and click on your state 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 February 11th, 2026 to ensure your books arrive before the first session.

DISCOUNTS

• Individuals who live or work in Illinois can register for $1400.
• IFMA members can register for $1595.
• Companies & organizations registering more than one employee, email boc@mwalliance.org for details.

SCHEDULE: This series will be taught remotely through Zoom with live, instructor led lectures on Wednesdays & Thursdays between 9:00 a.m. and 12 p.m. Central Time. 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 will be inelligible for tuition reimbursement and certification if they miss more than 12-hours of class time.

Feburary 25 & 26, 2026. BOC 1001A, Energy Efficient Operations of Building HVAC Systems

March 4 & 5, 2026. BOC 1001B, Energy Efficient Operations of Building HVAC Systems

March 18 & 19, 2026. BOC 1002, Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance

April 1 & 2, 2026. BOC 1003, Efficient Lighting Fundamentals

April 15 & 16, 2026. BOC 1004, HVAC Control Fundamentals

April 29 & 30, 2026. BOC 1005, Indoor Environmental Quality

May 13 & 14, 2026. BOC 1006, Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvements

May 20 & 21, 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 bocinfo@theboc.info.

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.