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For those interested in learning the fundamentals of the HVAC field, there are educational programs
available throughout the countryeven distance-based optionsat every level: certificate, associates,
and bachelors programs. The main accreditation agency for HVAC programs is the Partnership for
Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA). For more on accreditation, please
reference the accreditation section below.
HVAC Certificates
The University of California, Berkeley Extension offers an HVAC certificate program with both
classroom-based and online learning opportunities. With the successful completion of 165 hours of
coursework in areas such as system design considerations, system load calculations &psychrometry
(i.e., properties of gas-vapor mixtures), and ductwork & piping systems, students receive a
certificate of accomplishment from the Golden Gate chapter of the American Society for Heating,
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
The University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) provides a PAHRA-accredited HVACR certificate
program, training students in the fundamentals of furnace technology, commercial refrigeration, and
air conditioners. In a combination of rigorous hands-on instruction with qualified HVAC
professionals and Simutech computer exercises, UNOH teaches students the latest in service &
procedures, heating systems & controls, applications of refrigeration & temperature controls, and
other cornerstones of the field. Finally, UNOH boasts small class sizes20 students max and also
offers an HVACR associates degree program.
HVAC Associates Degrees