Performance Contracting National Resource Center Training Certificate Series: Quick Start Guide

Download an overview of the PCNRC Training Certificate Series that includes training takeaways, topics, and who should take the trainings.

This U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Performance Contracting National Resource Center (PCNRC) Training Certificate Series Quick Start Guide walks you through registration and enrollment in the series.

The series contains eight accredited, on-demand training modules. Each module can be taken as a standalone course and in any order. To receive a certificate of completion you must complete all eight modules, pass all eight post-module assessments, and pass a final, comprehensive assessment.

The PCNRC Training Certificate Series is hosted by the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG). Follow the steps below to register for a WBDG account, enroll in the series, and complete the training module(s) of your choice. 

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1. Login or create a free WBDG account

2. Enroll in a module

3. Take the pre-survey

4. Complete the knowledge check

5. Access the modules

6. Complete the modules, assessment, and evaluation

Account registration page for the Whole Building Design Guide website.

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Step 2. Enroll in a Module

Navigate to the PCNRC Training Certificate Series. Select "Enroll" next to the module you’d like to begin with.

PCNRC Training Series webpage with a circle around the "Enroll" button.

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Step 3. Take the Pre-Survey

Before accessing each module, you must complete a pre-survey. The first time you "Enroll" in a module, you are taken to its pre-survey.

Answer the questions related to your professional experience. The survey questions are required by the accrediting bodies to certify this course and help determine its effectiveness. The survey will only need to be completed once.

Once completed, read the series summary detailing the course format and requirements to receive continuing education units for each module.

Questions from the PCNRC Training Certificate Series pre-survey.

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Step 4. Complete the Knowledge Check

Before beginning the module, complete the pre-module knowledge check. The knowledge check assesses your understanding of key concepts covered in the course material. Answer the questions to the best of your ability and submit the form.

Questions from the PCNRC module one knowledge check.

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Step 5. Review Results and Access the Module

After submitting the knowledge check, review your knowledge check results to learn which questions you may have answered incorrectly and access relevant resources to help you prepare for the course.

Missed questions will not count against your post-module assessment score. Review the module overview and additional resources.

The Knowledge Check at the beginning of Module 1.

Proceed to the training by selecting the module navigation button on the left side of the webpage.

Content within Module 1. An orange rectangle at the left hightlights a table of contents within the module.

After reviewing all module content, complete the assessment to receive a certificate for that particular module.

A quiz can be found at the end of each module.

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Step 6: Complete All Modules, Proceed to and Complete Final Assessment and Evaluation

When all modules and corresponding assessments are completed, return to the main PCNRC landing page and proceed to the "PCNRC Series Comprehensive Exam" to complete the final assessment and evaluation.

The PCNRC Training Certificate Series final assessment can be found at the bottom of the page.

Visit your "My Account" page and scroll down to review your transcript to download PCNRC certificates.

Download certificates for completed modules and the PCNRC series.

 

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