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HVAC/R Technician Training
Keep homes and businesses comfortable year-round. Learn to install, service, and troubleshoot heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems online, and prepare for EPA 608 certification.
At a glance
Start anytime.
Format
100% online, self-paced
Course length
330 course hours, up to 12 months to finish
Prepares you for
EPA 608 certification, HVAC Excellence Employment Ready certificates, and the NATE Ready to Work certificate
Exam vouchers
Included for EPA 608 and two HVAC Excellence exams
Course details from the provider’s listing. Check the course page for current price and requirements.
The work
Fix what keeps people comfortable.
HVAC/R technicians install, maintain, and repair the systems that control temperature, humidity, and air quality in homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses. Nearly all HVAC technicians must be certified by the EPA to handle refrigerants.
You’ll learn through more than 200 simulations and challenges, including service calls, and build the communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills technicians use on every job.
What you’ll learn
- Heat, pressure, refrigerants, and the refrigeration cycle
- Safety, tools, tubing, and piping
- Leak detection, evacuation, charging, and refrigerant recovery
- Electricity, automatic controls, and electric motors
- Heating, air conditioning, heat pumps, and indoor air quality
- Commercial refrigeration and chilled-water systems
What’s included
- An EPA 608 exam voucher
- Vouchers for two HVAC Excellence Employment Ready exams: Electrical and Air Conditioning (proctor fees may apply)
- The textbook Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, shipped to you, plus an EPA 608 prep manual online
- Invitations to virtual National Apprenticeship Week events
Instructors
Learn from a longtime HVAC pro.
Mike Baker
Mike worked as an HVAC technician for several decades and has hired, trained, and managed technicians. He has taught since 2011, directed HVAC programs at Virginia College and Vista College, and served as an HVAC Excellence instructor and exam proctor. He holds EPA 608 Universal and numerous HVAC Excellence certifications.
Before you enroll
Questions, answered.
Do I need experience before I start?
No. There are no prerequisites, though a high school diploma or GED is recommended. Check your state’s requirements before you enroll.
Already have two years of experience, or Ready to Work certificates? The provider recommends the HVAC/R Certified Technician course ↗ instead.
Which certifications does this prepare me for?
The course prepares you for these entry-level exams:
- EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification
- HVAC Excellence Employment Ready certificates (more than 20)
- NATE Ready to Work certificate
Your vouchers cover the EPA 608 exam and two HVAC Excellence Employment Ready exams (Electrical and Air Conditioning). A NATE exam voucher isn’t included.
Do I need a license?
Some states and localities require HVAC technicians to be licensed. Check with yours before you enroll.
Are the simulations accessible?
Not yet. The simulations are optional practice and don’t count toward your grade. Right now they aren’t screen reader or keyboard accessible, and they need a computer with a 64-bit operating system; they don’t work on phones. Accessible simulations are planned for an updated version of the course expected in 2027.
How long do I have to finish?
You have 12 months from the day you enroll. The course is self-paced, so you can finish sooner. Access usually starts within 24–48 business hours after you register.
Can I use financial aid?
Federal financial aid, such as FAFSA and Pell Grants, doesn’t cover this course. Payment plans, workforce funding, and military benefits may be options. See payment and funding options ↗.
What’s the job outlook?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of HVAC/R technicians to grow 11 percent from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations, with about 40,600 openings each year. See current pay and outlook in the Occupational Outlook Handbook ↗.
Offered with ed2go
You enroll, pay, and take the course on MVU’s career training site, which is run by our partner ed2go. Prices and enrollment details are listed there.
Get started
Three steps to begin.
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Enroll online
Register when you’re ready. There’s no application and no semester to wait for.
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Learn at your pace
Work through the lessons and simulations online, on your schedule, then use your vouchers to take your certification exams.
Ready for your next move?
Start this course today, or compare it with other career training and skills courses.