{"product_id":"hvacr-certified-technican","title":"HVAC\/R Certified Technician (Voucher Included)","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eIf you want to take your HVAC\/R career to the next level, this course uses hands-on service call simulations to prepare you for industry-recognized HVAC Excellence or NATE certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e330 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES793\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have more than a year of HVAC\/R experience, this course will prepare you for the next step—certification. HVAC\/R technicians are in demand, but certified technicians can earn more and have better career opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis HVAC online training course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to maintain and troubleshoot complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. You will be provided with hands-on guidance through videos, reading assignments, service call simulations, and practical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith content aligning to the latest industry standards, you will be prepared for the HVAC Excellence or NATE certification exams by the end of this course. You will also receive a voucher package to take the HVAC Excellence exams. However, please research your state's requirements prior to enrollment to ensure this course is the right fit for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Exams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy course completion, you will be fully prepared to sit for the HVAC Excellence Core and Professional Technician exams, the NATE Core and Specialty Test exams, and the EPA 608 certification exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon completion of this course, you will receive an HVAC Excellence ESCO Group Voucher Package that includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 Principals of Electrical and Refrigeration Theory (Core)* exam voucher\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 Professional Technician exam voucher (Residential Air Conditioning recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 EPA 608 exam voucher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*To sit for the HVAC Excellence Core exam, you must provide two years of documented work experience. Exam proctor fees may apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, this course aligns with the following Professional Technician specialty areas (vouchers are not included for the exams below):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrincipals of Electrical and Refrigeration Theory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResidential Air Conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGas Heat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectric Heat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeat Pump Installer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeat Pump Service\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLight Commercial Air Conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLight Commercial Refrigeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Proctor fees may apply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e HVAC online training course \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the procedures and criteria needed to conduct a residential energy audit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour basic components that make up the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFunctions and desired characteristics of system refrigerants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrate piping operations typically performed by the air conditioning technician\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProperly installing and operating an air-conditioning system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLatest advances and trends in green technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEPA laws governing safe refrigerant handling and transport\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecovering, recycling, reclaiming, and retrofitting refrigerants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe prepared to sit for the NATE Certification exams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe prepared to sit for the HVAC Excellence Certification exams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe prepared to sit for the EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse real-world simulations included in this course to get \"hands-on\" experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoft skills simulations included in the course will help sharpen your customer service skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type:upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col style=\"list-style-type:upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeat, Temperature, and Pressure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMatter and Energy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefrigeration and Refrigerants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafety, Tools and Equipment, and Shop Practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col style=\"list-style-type:upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeneral Safety Practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTools and Equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFasteners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTubing and Piping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeak Detection, System Evacuation, and System Cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefrigeration and Oil Chemistry and Management – Recovery, Recycling, and Reclaiming, and Retrofitting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSystem Charging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalibrating Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimulation: Safety Quiz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimulation: Soft Skills Quiz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003eAutomatic Controls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col style=\"list-style-type:upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Electricity and Magnetism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Automatic Controls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAutomatic Control Components and Applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting Basic Controls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Automatic Controls-Direct Digital Controls (DDCs) and Pneumatics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectric Motors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col style=\"list-style-type:upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eTypes of Electric Motors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplication of Motors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMotor Controls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting Electric Motors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommercial Refrigeration, Part 1\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col style=\"list-style-type:upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaporators and the Refrigeration System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCondensers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompressors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e 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\u003cli\u003eAccepting Responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptional simulations require a 64-bit operating system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 8 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Microsoft Word Online .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Optional simulations are not screen reader or keyboard accessible. Simulation activities are not meant to be experienced on mobile devices. Personal computers should be used for these activities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRefrigeration \u0026amp; Air Conditioning Technology\u003c\/em\u003e, by Silberstein, Obrzut, Tomczyk, Whitman, and Johnson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following material will be available online:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eRefrigeration \u0026amp; Air Conditioning Technology \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEPA Section 608 Preparatory Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is designed for HVAC\/R technicians with one-to-two years of industry experience. In addition, you should have a high school diploma or GED.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHowever, if you do not have previous work experience in the HVAC\/R industry, we recommend taking the HVAC\/R Technician course.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease research your state's requirements prior to enrollment to ensure this course is the right fit for you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMike Baker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike Baker has been an instructor since 2011. Previously, he was HVAC Program Director at both Virginia College and Vista College. Baker was a HVAC technician for several decades and has experience hiring, training, and managing HVAC Technicians. He holds numerous HVAC Excellence certifications, several Green Mechanical Council certifications, an EPA 608 Universal certification, and Emerson Climate Technology certifications. He has served as both an HVAC Excellence Instructor and Exam Proctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This course prepares for the HVAC Excellence Core and Professional Technician certifications exams, the NATE Core and Specialty Test certification exams, and the EPA 608 certification exam. However, you will only be provided with an exam voucher package for HVAC Excellence exam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive twelve (12) months to complete the course.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when I complete the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAm I guaranteed a job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get financial assistance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I get more information about this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available via LIVE chat. You can also call us at 1-877-221-5151 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the \"Contact Us\" form.\u003c\/p\u003e Reviews \u003cp class=\"quote_block\"\u003e \"Just wanted to express my appreciation for guiding me through this process to complete the HVAC certification. This certification is just the beginning of my career and a great start. Thanks again.\" -Daniel \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"quote_block\"\u003e \"Thank you so much for such a detailed and well-thought-out engaging course. I found it challenging and rewarding. I spent 33 years in the aviation field, and at 58, I thought I would challenge myself, and this course certainly delivered. I've already passed my EPA 608 universal and EPA 609 for MVAC. 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