Montana
Course Schedule
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Standard National tuition rate for BOC Level I or II is $2,495. The standard national tuition rate for Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Building Operations is $1,495.
· The BOC Level I tuition rate for an in-person course in Montana is $1425
· The BOC Level II tuition rate for Montana residents attending a course via Zoom is $1,895
· The Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Building Operations via Zoom tuition rate is $1,095
Montana facilities personnel employed by an organization that is served by NorthWestern Energy are eligible for scholarships that cover the entire cost of tuition. Visit the registration page for the course you’d like to attend for details and the needed discount code.
The BOC Certification Exam fee is not included in NorthWestern Energy’s scholarship coverage and must be paid separately.
Fundamentals Training
This introductory course teaches the basic principles of energy efficiency awareness and practices in commercial buildings over a total of 18 hours. The content of this course is designed for those seeking a solid foundational understanding of energy efficiency and building systems who have less than a year of experience in the field. More details can be found on this page.
Spring 2027
via Zoom
Dates
- March 3, 2027 | Part 1 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Overview
- March 4, 2027 | Part 2 HVAC Fundamentals
- March 17, 2027 | Part 3 Lighting Fundamentals
- March 18, 2027 | Part 4 Energy Management
- March 31, 2027 | Part 5 Energy Conservation Opportunities
- April 1, 2027 | Part 6 Indoor Environmental Quality
All classes start at the following times: 8 AM-12 PM PST/ 9 AM-1 PM MST / 10 AM-2 PM CST / 11 AM- 3 PM EST
Fall 2026 -SOLD OUT-
via Zoom (register by 9/1/26)
Dates
- Sept. 16, 2026 | Part 1 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Overview
- Sept. 17, 2026 | Part 2 HVAC Fundamentals
- Sept. 30, 2026 | Part 3 Lighting Fundamentals
- Oct. 1, 2026 | Part 4 Energy Management
- Oct. 14, 2026 | Part 5 Energy Conservation Opportunities
- Oct. 15, 2026 | Parts 6 & 7 Indoor Environmental Quality & Putting It All Together
All classes start at the following times: 8 AM-12 PM PST/ 9 AM-1 PM MST / 10 AM-2 PM CST / 11 AM- 3 PM EST
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Get NotificationsLate Fall 2026 -SOLD OUT-
via Zoom (register by 10/14/26)
Dates
- Nov. 3, 2026 | Part 1 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Overview
- Nov. 4, 2026 | Part 2 HVAC Fundamentals
- Nov. 17, 2026 | Part 3 Lighting Fundamentals
- Nov. 18, 2026 | Part 4 Energy Management
- Dec. 1, 2026 | Part 5 Energy Conservation Opportunities
- Dec. 2, 2026 | Parts 6 & 7 Indoor Environmental Quality & Putting It All Together
All classes start at the following times: 8 AM-12 PM PST/ 9 AM-1 PM MST / 10 AM-2 PM CST / 11 AM- 3 PM EST
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Get NotificationsLevel I Training
74 hours of training and project work in building systems maintenance. Registering is easy, learn how below.
Summer 2026
Bozeman, MT (register by 5/22/26)
To be announced
Dates
- June 9 & 10, 2026 | BOC 1001 Energy Efficient Operation of Building HVAC Systems
- June 11, 2026 | BOC 1002 Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance
- July 14, 2026 | BOC 1007 Facility Electrical Systems
- July 15, 2026 | BOC 1003 Efficient Lighting Fundamentals
- July 16, 2026 | BOC 1005 Indoor Environmental Quality
- Aug. 12, 2026 | BOC 1004 HVAC Controls Fundamentals
- Aug. 13, 2026 | BOC 1006 Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvement
- TBD | BOC Certification Examination
8am-4pm Mountain; lunch to be provided.
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Get NotificationsLevel II Training
61 hours of training and elective coursework in evaluating the operational performance of buildings to improve energy efficiency. All classes are held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: Specific building information is REQUIRED in order to complete project assignments. See Level II Project Requirements FAQ for details.
Winter 2027
Via Zoom
1234 Main St
Seattle, WA 98134
Dates
- Feb 2, 4, 23 & 25 2027 | BOC 2001 Building Scoping for Operational Improvements
- March 9 & 11, 2027 | BOC 2002 Optimizing HVAC Controls for Energy Efficiency
- March 23 & 25, 2027 | BOC 2003 Introduction to Building Commissioning
- April 6 & 8, 2027 | BOC 2004 Water Efficiency for Building Operators
- April 20 & 22, 2027 | BOC 2010 Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting Principles
- April 27 & 29, 2027 | BOC 2005 Project Peer Exchange: Present Your Final Report
All class times 8:00am-12:00pm PT
Fall 2026 -SOLD OUT-
via Zoom (register by 8/31/26)
Dates
- Sept 15, 17, Oct 6 & 8, 2026 | BOC 2001 Building Scoping for Operational Improvements
- Oct 20 & 22, 2026 | BOC 2002 Optimizing HVAC Controls for Energy Efficiency
- Nov 3 & 5, 2026 | BOC 2003 Introduction to Building Commissioning
- Nov 17 & 19, 2026 | BOC 2004 Water Efficiency for Building Operators
- Dec 1 & 3, 2026 | BOC 2010 Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting Principles
- Dec 8 & 10, 2026 | BOC 2005 Project Peer Exchange: Present Your Final Report
All class times 9:00am-1:00pm Mountain time.
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