The HVAC Technician Certificate is a comprehensive HVACR training program for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration installers and technicians. This program is designed for learners using an online, mentor facilitated, self-paced environment that are interested in:

  • Entry-level into the HVACR industry
  • Continuing education for upgrading skills, or
  • Becoming Certified or Licensed (NATE, etc)

The content presented in all course offerings focus on learning objectives that have been identified by HVAC/R industry groups as key knowledge for a HVAC/R technician. Below are the industry organizations who are promoting education, training and certification:

            ARI (Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute)

            NATE (North American Technician Excellence)

            RSES (Refrigeration Service Engineer Society)

            ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)

NATE “Recognized Training” status.  

This program follows the general consensus among industry leaders regarding the knowledge and skills needed by HVAC/R industry workers. If you wish to see what the industry recommends for study, ARI (Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute), NATE (North American Technician Excellence), and NSSB (National Skills Standards Board) each have an HVAC curriculum guide/outline posted on their web sites.

Review a tutorial for the CORE Technician Certificate Program

The HVAC Core Technician Certificate program is offered in 16 courses with a subscription length of 60 days per course. Each course contains 6 modules. The modules cover specific HVAC/R concepts by incorporating a presentation that utilizes some or all of the following; text reading assignments, web site tours, applied exercises, quizzes, industry terminology definitions, video clips, animations, images, and printable handouts. Each module if followed by an exam, with a midterm and final for each course. Passing rate for each course is 75% or higher.


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HVAC Technician

GES 705 -- 320 hours

Course Overview/Description


    The HVAC Technician Certificate is a comprehensive HVACR training program for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration installers and technicians. This program is designed for learners using an online, mentor facilitated, self-paced environment that are interested in:

    • Entry-level into the HVACR industry
    • Continuing education for upgrading skills, or
    • Becoming Certified or Licensed (NATE, etc)

    The content presented in all course offerings focus on learning objectives that have been identified by HVAC/R industry groups as key knowledge for a HVAC/R technician. Below are the industry organizations who are promoting education, training and certification:

                ARI (Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute)

                NATE (North American Technician Excellence)

                RSES (Refrigeration Service Engineer Society)

                ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)

    NATE “Recognized Training” status.  

    This program follows the general consensus among industry leaders regarding the knowledge and skills needed by HVAC/R industry workers. If you wish to see what the industry recommends for study, ARI (Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute), NATE (North American Technician Excellence), and NSSB (National Skills Standards Board) each have an HVAC curriculum guide/outline posted on their web sites.

    Review a tutorial for the CORE Technician Certificate Program

    The HVAC Core Technician Certificate program is offered in 16 courses with a subscription length of 60 days per course. Each course contains 6 modules. The modules cover specific HVAC/R concepts by incorporating a presentation that utilizes some or all of the following; text reading assignments, web site tours, applied exercises, quizzes, industry terminology definitions, video clips, animations, images, and printable handouts. Each module if followed by an exam, with a midterm and final for each course. Passing rate for each course is 75% or higher.


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