Certified Passivhaus Designer for Students (PHT Patron Coaction)
| Date: 1 June - 2 July 2026 | Time: Condensed over 3 weeks |
| Location: Online | Cost: £750 incl. VAT |
Please contact Coaction Training with any course queries: coaction.org.uk
Are you a Built Environment student looking to future-proof your career?
PHT Patron Coaction Training CIC is pleased to announce a specially discounted Passivhaus Designer course open to all UK university students in built environment disciplines. This course represents exceptional value compared to standard industry rates. Open only to currently enrolled UK university students in relevant disciplines.
This Certified Designer Course, will fundamentally transform your approach to sustainable design, equipping you with knowledge which can be applied to every one of your projects, no matter the brief. Learn from the foremost Passivhaus experts in the UK, blending real-world and on-site experience with the technical understanding to deliver high-performance, low-energy buildings that excel in sustainability and comfort.
Who is this for?
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Current Built Environment students at ANY UK university at undergraduate or master's level – predominantly aimed at architecture and building design students, we welcome interest from other relevant disciplines.
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This course is designed to fit alongside your existing studies and commitments
Course Structure
With a total commitment of around 80 study hours, this 3-week condensed course (2.5 weeks study plus exam) consists of live webinars, self-study and tutorials, and integrates real-world examples with industry expertise to provide you with a comprehensive learning experience. Webinars run between 9am and 5pm. There will typically be 3 x 2-hour sessions each day, plus an expectation to complete homework and self-study on top of this (see full schedule for a detailed breakdown). Recordings of all live sessions will be available along with full course materials on our learning platform, to help make this achievable and balance learning with your other commitments.
By the end of the course, you will:
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Understand the Passivhaus standard and how it is crucial for achieving high building performance.
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Recognise the impact of design choices and how decisions on form factor, airtightness, thermal bridging, insulation, and glazing affect performance.
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Assess the impact of construction choices, considering multiple construction methods and how to detail common elements.
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Define design strategies to prevent summer overheating.
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Explore the principles of effective ventilation in Passivhaus buildings.
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Understand heating & hot water systems for Passivhaus and considerations for designing efficient heating and hot water distribution systems.
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Complete energy modelling using PHPP (Passivhaus Planning Package) software and gain proficiency in using it for design and analysis.
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Understand the role of a Passivhaus Designer/Consultant, what your responsibilities are and how to collaborate effectively on Passivhaus projects.
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Prepare thoroughly for the Certified Passivhaus Designer/Consultant exam with essential techniques and revision.
Costs
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Full course (incl. revision session & exam) |
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Student |
£750 (incl VAT) |
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PHT/ AECB member |
£2580 (incl VAT) |
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Standard rate |
£3036 (incl VAT) |
Please contact Coaction to explore funding options.
Social Impact: As a Community Interest Company, any profits are reinvested to enhance Coaction's courses and support the upskilling of built environment professionals in the UK.
Booking
Note - Booking closes at midnight on 15 May 2026
Spaces are strictly limited for this special rate so register your interest today via the online booking form.
Please contact Coaction Training for any course queries
Further Information
Coaction Training: Passivhaus Designer for students
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