What HVACRedu.net does

HVACRedu.net is a private online Learning Management System (LMS) provider specializing in HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) workforce training, founded by industry veteran Chris Compton and headquartered in Heron, Montana. The platform delivers 2,600+ instructional hours of accredited content spanning apprenticeship-level through advanced specialty training, delivered as self-paced video lectures, 3D interactive simulations, animations, and eBooks accessible 24/7. Curriculum is mapped to NATE, HVAC Excellence, ACCA, and ASHRAE industry standards and includes a US Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship program, NATE and HVAC Excellence certification prep tracks, and specialized technical programs in building automation (Metasys, Niagara 4/Tridium), commercial refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and mini-splits.

The company generates revenue across multiple streams: individual course sales ranging from $48 to over $1,000, bundled certification programs (e.g., Water Treatment for HVACR Systems at $1,233; CO2 Refrigerant Systems at $1,091), monthly subscription access, employer-sponsored corporate training through dedicated campus portals, VA GI Bill reimbursement, and government procurement via a GSA Schedule contract. Customer segments include working HVAC/R technicians, HVAC contractors and facility operators (SpaceX, Federal Reserve, Kaiser Permanente, EMCOR, Comfort Systems USA), veterans and active-duty military, apprentices, high school students, and California technicians receiving free training through the utility-funded ItsAboutQ scholarship administered with Southern California Edison and the California Public Utilities Commission.

The business is differentiated by its content library, faculty of industry-recognized authors and Certified Master HVAC Educators, and multi-channel regulatory credentials (HVAC Excellence accreditation for 14+ years, GI Bill approval, GSA Schedule, DOL apprenticeship approval). Leadership is concentrated in the founder-CEO, with a small management team including a Director of Academic Affairs recognized among HVAC Excellence's Top 25 Most Influential HVACR Instructor/Trainers. The company has no disclosed external funding, parent company, or PE/VC backing.

Name

HVACRedu.net

Legal name

HVACRedu.net

Website

https://hvacredu.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HVACRedu.net is a private online learning management system delivering accredited HVAC/R technician training via self-paced courses, certification prep, and employer-sponsored programs to working technicians, contractors, veterans, and apprentices across the U.S. and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online HVAC/R Workforce Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC/R Controls, Automation & Smart Thermostats (EDAOACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Installation & Service (Residential & Commercial) (EDAOACAC), Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC), Corporate/L&D Course Licensing from Creators (B2B Upskilling) (MPACALAH)

Keywords

• Online HVAC training
• HVACR certification programs
• Workforce development training
• HVAC apprenticeship education
• Technical e-learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Heron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Sales: Single course purchases ranging from $48 to over $1,000 depending on course depth and length. Students purchase individual courses for specific skill development or certification preparation.
2. Complete Training Programs: Bundled programs of multiple courses (e.g., Boiler Tech Program, Building Automation Program, Commercial Refrigeration Program) sold at program-level pricing. Programs like the Water Treatment Program priced at $1,233.00.
3. Subscription Program: Ongoing subscription access to training catalog allowing students to complete multiple courses within subscription period. Subscription catalog available separately from individual course catalog.
4. GI Bill Reimbursement: VA-approved programs eligible for GI Bill reimbursement for veterans and active-duty military personnel. Students submit enrollment confirmation for tuition reimbursement.
5. Corporate/Employer Training Partnerships: Employer-sponsored training with dedicated campus logins and tracking. Employers pay for technician training programs, with unused portions potentially reallocated to other employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HVACRedu.net operates an online Learning Management System delivering asynchronous HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) workforce training courses, certification preparation programs, and apprenticeship curricula. The platform sells individual courses and bundled training programs, offers subscription access to the course catalog, and serves both individual technicians and corporate employers through dedicated multi-tenant campus portals.

Product overview

HVACRedu.net is an online learning management system (LMS) providing comprehensive HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) workforce training. The platform operates as a multi-product portfolio centered around a Learning Management System delivering structured online courses and certification programs. The core offerings include: (1) Career-long apprenticeship programs (US DOL approved with 2600+ hours) and individual technical courses; (2) NATE and HVAC Excellence certification preparation programs with documented 90%+ first-time pass rates; (3) Specialized technical programs covering Building Automation/Metasys/Niagara 4, Commercial Refrigeration/Rack Tech, Chiller Mechanics, Boiler Technology, and Mini-Splits; (4) Subscription-based unlimited access; (5) ItsAboutQ scholarship program for California residents (free); and (6) Spanish-language courses. Programs align with ACCA Quality Installation, ACCA/ASHRAE Standard 180, and industry competency standards. Courses are NATE-recognized for continuing education hours (CEHs) and qualify for GI Bill reimbursement for qualifying programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ItsAboutQ: A scholarship program for California HVAC/R technicians funded by California utility customers and administered by Southern California Edison under the California Public Utilities Commission.

Products and services

• Technical Core Assessment (TCA) A competency-based online assessment tool that evaluates technicians' knowledge across five fundamental HVACR areas (physics, electricity, air properties, and refrigeration cycle) to identify strengths and weaknesses and recommend personalized learning paths.
• Apprenticeship Program US Department of Labor Approved apprenticeship program with 2600+ instructional hours covering entry-level to advanced HVAC/R skills, designed for employer-sponsored corporate training.
• Boiler Tech Program Comprehensive training program covering commercial and industrial boiler systems, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols for boiler technicians.
• Building Automation Program Training program covering building automation systems (BAS), direct digital controls (DDC), HVAC control systems, and system management for commercial buildings.
• Commercial Refrigeration Program Program covering commercial refrigeration systems, supermarket applications, rack systems, and troubleshooting for retail and commercial refrigeration technicians.
• Chiller Mechanic Program Training program for maintaining and troubleshooting commercial central chiller systems including packaged, screw, and centrifugal chillers.
• Facility Engineer Program Program designed for building maintenance staff covering HVAC systems management, air handlers, roof top units, and central plant operations.
• Metasys Tech Program Specialized training for Johnson Controls Metasys building automation system operators covering navigation, scheduling, alarms, and trending.
• Mini-Splits Program Comprehensive training on ductless mini-split and multi-split systems covering installation practices, controls, and advanced troubleshooting from introduction through advanced levels.
• Niagara 4 Technical Certification Program Certification program for Tridium Niagara 4 building automation platform covering installation, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Rack Tech Program Advanced program covering parallel and unparallel rack systems for supermarket refrigeration applications, including compressor teardowns and system controls.
• NATE Ready To Work (RTW) Program Entry-level certification program focused on foundational HVAC/R skills for minimally trained apprentices and new hires.
• NATE Core Program Foundational NATE certification covering essential HVAC principles including electrical and refrigeration, tools and safety, and basic heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
• NATE AC Specialty Program Advanced NATE certification focusing on air conditioning systems troubleshooting, maintenance, and installation.
• NATE Heat Pump Specialty Program NATE certification program designed to prepare learners for the Heat Pump Certification Exam with over 90% first-time pass rate.
• NATE Commercial Refrigeration Specialty Program NATE specialty certification for commercial refrigeration systems covering installation, service, and troubleshooting.
• HVAC Excellence Core Program HVAC Excellence foundational certification validating essential HVAC/R knowledge and competencies.
• HVAC Excellence Certified AC Technician Program HVAC Excellence certification program designed to prepare learners for the Air Conditioning Certification Exam.
• HVAC Excellence Certified Heat Pump Technician Program HVAC Excellence certification program preparing learners for the Heat Pump Certification Exam.
• HVAC Excellence Certified Commercial Refrigeration Technician Program HVAC Excellence certification program for commercial refrigeration technicians covering systems and troubleshooting.
• Subscription Program Ongoing subscription access to HVACRedu.net course catalog allowing 24/7 access to training materials and courses.
• Spanish Program & Courses Spanish-language HVAC/R training courses including Spanish TCA, fundamentals, electrical, refrigeration, and systems courses for Spanish-speaking technicians.
• ItsAboutQ Scholarship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ first-time pass rate on certification exams
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southern California EdisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthern California Edison funds the ItsAboutQ scholarship program for California HVAC/R technicians under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. HVACRedu.net serves as the authorized contractor delivering training content through this program.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHVACRedu.net is an approved GI Bill training provider, allowing veterans and active-duty military to use education benefits for NATE Core, NATE AC Specialty, NATE Heat Pump Specialty, and HVAC Excellence certification programs.
• U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSA contract holder (Contract Number: 47QRAA24D007Q) enabling federal government agencies to procure HVAC/R training through federal supply schedules. GSA price list available for download.
• NATE (North American Technician Excellence)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurriculum NATE recognized for Continuing Education Hours (CEHs). Most courses qualify for NATE recertification. Certification exam prep programs for NATE Core and specialty exams.
• HVAC ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHVAC Excellence accredited training provider. Curriculum aligned with HVAC Excellence standards. Programs prepare students for HVAC Excellence certification exams including CMHE educator certification.
• ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstruction aligns with ACCA Quality Installation and ACCA/ASHRAE Standard 180 Quality Maintenance protocols. Curriculum follows ACCA residential and commercial standards.
• ABC San DiegominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApprenticeship program provider with dedicated campus login for tracking technician training progress through HVACRedu.net curriculum.
• ABM IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFacilities management company with dedicated campus login (ABM Linc) providing workforce training access to technicians.
• Comfort Systems USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational HVAC contractor with dedicated campus login providing workforce training access to technicians across their organization.
• ACR Supply UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVAC equipment distributor with corporate training campus providing employee access to HVACRedu.net curriculum.
• Emerson Climate TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBob Feathers, former Emerson Climate Technologies Technical Training Specialist ('The Copeland Guy'), developed and contributed training programs for HVACRedu.net, including supermarket and rack systems courses.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Interplay Learning: Provides online 3D simulation and VR-based training for skilled trades including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical — directly competing with HVACRedu's online technical training model and target audience of working technicians.
• Penn Foster: Accredited online career school offering self-paced HVAC/R technician programs with similar asynchronous, certification-aligned curriculum targeted at working adults and career changers.
• Universal Technical Institute (UTI): Larger private for-profit provider of HVAC/R, automotive, and welding technician training with both in-person and blended delivery — overlaps with HVACRedu's apprenticeship and certification prep offerings.
• Lincoln Tech: Multi-campus vocational school with HVAC/R training programs and employer partnerships — directly comparable in curriculum content and technician workforce development focus.
• Refrigeration School (RSI): Specialized trade school focused on HVAC, refrigeration, and renewable energy technician training — closely aligned with HVACRedu's commercial refrigeration and apprenticeship curriculum.
• Ashworth College: Online vocational school offering self-paced HVAC training programs aimed at career changers and entry-level technicians — competes on price and accessibility with HVACRedu's individual course catalog.
• 360training: Online regulatory and workforce training provider with HVAC/R and EPA 608 certification prep courses — overlaps on certification-driven course sales and corporate/L&D licensing.
• Tooling U-SME (by AME): Online manufacturing and skilled trades training platform serving industrial employers and workforce development programs — comparable online, employer-sponsored delivery model.

Others

• NATE (North American Technician Excellence): Industry certification body whose recognition of HVACRedu's curriculum for CEHs is central to its value proposition — an ecosystem partner and standards-setter rather than a direct training competitor.
• HVAC Excellence: Largest non-profit HVAC/R certification body (400,000+ certifications issued) that has accredited HVACRedu for 14+ years — an accreditation/credentialing partner rather than a training competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hvacredu-inc.

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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