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Build your future in HVAC.
Explore six-week hybrid training, hands-on skills, and EPA Section 608 exam preparation.
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Free to those who qualify

Workforce funding may cover your training if you qualify.

Apply first, then complete the required WorkOne or agency intake. Free training requires written approval before enrollment. If funding is not approved, Buy Now Pay Later is one separate payment option—not free funding and not guaranteed.

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HVAC Certification

Install, service, and repair heating and cooling systems in a 6-week hands-on program. EPA 608 Universal certification is proctored on-site. WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant funding may be available for eligible Indiana residents.

6 weeks30–40 hrs/week3 credentialsHybrid

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Six-week hybrid HVAC training combines self-paced coursework, scheduled hands-on learning, and preparation for EPA Section 608 Core and Types I, II, and III.

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Inside the program

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Get a closer look at HVAC training, the tools you will learn about, and the path toward your next career.

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Illustrative technician reviewing manifold gauges on an air-conditioning trainer — Understand the system
Build a foundation in safety, pressure readings, and troubleshooting.

Illustrative adult learners reviewing an HVAC drawing with an instructor — Learn, discuss, and practice
Combine self-paced coursework with scheduled hands-on instruction.

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Illustrative HVAC career scene beside an outdoor air-conditioning unit — Build your next chapter
Explore pathways in HVAC service, refrigeration, and building maintenance.

Know the credential you are preparing for.

Type I: Small appliances.
Type II: High- and very-high-pressure equipment, excluding small appliances and motor-vehicle air conditioners.
Type III: Low-pressure equipment, including commercial chillers.

Universal certification requires passing Core and all three types in secure, proctored exams through an EPA-approved certifying organization. EPA 608 credentials do not expire.

Certification permits covered refrigerant work within the certification type. Course completion and EPA certification are separate milestones.

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Everything you need to know

How the HVAC Certification program works

This is a 6 weeks hybrid pathway. Most training begins with self-paced coursework you complete from home, followed by scheduled hands-on training at a real training, lab, or employer site. You complete intake, lessons, practical competencies, assessments, and the listed credential requirements, with career-support services available throughout the pathway.

Program format

Length: 6 weeks
Weekly schedule: Mon–Fri, 30–40 hours per week
Delivery: Self-paced from home + scheduled hands-on site training
Credentials: 3 listed credentials

Your next steps

1. Apply: Select this program and submit your contact, readiness, and enrollment information.
2. Complete intake: Admissions confirms requirements, documents, schedule, and the correct enrollment path.
3. Start training: Complete lessons, hands-on work, assessments, attendance, and progress requirements.
4. Finish: Complete required credentials and use career or placement support.

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Know Before You Apply

Is this program right for you?

Length

6 weeks

Schedule

30–40 hrs/week

Training

230 hours

Credential

3 included

$38,000–$80,000

Typical wage range

230 hrs

Total training hours

3 credentials

Industry recognized

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Job growth (2024)

Aligned with:EPA Section 608OSHA General Industry SafetyIndiana workforce funding requirements

Full Workforce Pathway

Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.

Step 1

Eligibility & Intake

Program selection, readiness review, and the correct funding or self-pay path.

Step 2

Training & Assessments

Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.

Step 3

Credential

Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.

Step 4

Employer Placement

Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.

Step 5

Wage Outcome

Target entry wages aligned to $38,000–$80,000.

What You'll Learn

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Week 1: Systems & Safety

·HVAC system components and heat transfer
·PPE and lockout/tagout
·Tool identification and safe use
·Basic mechanical and measurement skills

Week 2: Electrical Diagnostics

·Wiring diagrams and control circuits
·Multimeter use
·Capacitors, contactors, relays, motors, and transformers
·Electrical troubleshooting

Week 3: Refrigeration & EPA 608

·Refrigeration cycle and pressure-temperature relationships
·Manifold gauges and recovery equipment
·Evacuation and charging procedures
·EPA 608 Core and Type I–III preparation

Week 4: Installation

·Split-system installation fundamentals
·Line sets, condensate, electrical connections, and airflow
·Startup and commissioning checks
·Manufacturer specifications and documentation

Week 5: Service & Diagnostics

·No-cooling and no-heat diagnostic workflow
·Airflow and refrigerant fault identification
·Leak detection and service documentation
·Customer communication and service-ticket completion

Week 6: Certification & Employment

·EPA 608 Universal exam review and proctored testing
·Final hands-on competency checks
·Resume and technical interview preparation
·Employer introductions and job-search planning

What's Included in This Program

All training components delivered as part of your enrollment

Elevate Internal Training

HVAC Certification — Full Curriculum

Elevate LMS

Modules, lessons, quizzes, and checkpoints delivered through the Elevate learning platform. Progress is tracked and gated — you advance when you're ready.

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Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.

Employer and Host Site Context

Gaylor Electric
Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Service Experts

Placement Pipeline

Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and funding pathway.
Training milestones and credentials are tracked to completion.
Employer introductions are prioritized for interview-ready graduates.
Placement support continues through first wage outcome reporting window.

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Application

Apply for HVAC Certification

Complete one application record for contact information, program selection, payment information, background questions, support needs, acknowledgements, and program-specific documents.

Identity verification is required before enrollment. After your application creates your secure student account, you will verify your Social Security number and upload your government-issued photo ID through the protected onboarding workflow. SSNs are never stored in the general application record.

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WIOA or Workforce Ready Grant may be considered. WorkOne or the responsible agency determines participant eligibility, covered costs, and written authorization before funded enrollment. Self-pay remains available.

Your path from application to career

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24–48 hrs

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