BPI-AC Exam Information and Outline
AC / Heat Pump Professional (AC)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 9, 2026
BPI-AC Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
BPI.
Below are complete topics detail with latest syllabus and course outline, that will help you good knowledge about exam objectives and topics that you have to prepare. These contents are covered in questions and answers pool of exam.
- Exam Format
- Written (online) multiple-choice examination and field examination
- Refrigeration and Heat Pump Principles
- Refrigeration cycle, refrigerants and components
- Heat pump heating mode and defrost
- System Performance Evaluation
- Airflow measurement and static pressure
- Refrigerant charge verification: superheat and subcooling
- Temperature split and capacity testing
- Duct Distribution
- Duct leakage testing and sealing
- Equipment Sizing and Selection
- Load calculation concepts; efficiency ratings (SEER2, HSPF2, EER2)
- Combustion Safety and Building Interactions
- Depressurization effects; house as a system
- Health and Safety
- Electrical safety, refrigerant handling (EPA 608 awareness)
- Recommendations and Work Scope