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Certificate program
Heating • Ventilation • Air Conditioning • Refrigeration
Where there is hot or cold weather, there is a need for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration professionals. Individuals who like hands-on work and can tolerate extreme temperatures should consider a career in this high-demand field. ÂÌñÉç’s HVACR professors have more than 50 years of combined professional experience. Students learn to install, repair and maintain HVACR equipment in our state-of-the-art lab. The nine-month certificate program prepares students to enter directly into the workforce.
Complete the HVACR Certificate of Achievement! View upcoming start times.
Degrees & Certs
ÂÌñÉç offers the following certificate program to successfully equip you for a career in the HVACR field.
Job Outlook
Cost
For fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025, air conditioning, refrigeration and heating (ARH) classes (except ARH 210 and ARH 220) have a tuition rate of $210 per credit hour for in-district residents. ARH 210 and ARH 220 have a standard in-district rate of $140 per credit hour. Get more information on tuition and fees.
Students are required to have a basic set of tools. sold separately.
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Cost breakdown
HVACR • Certificate of Achievement
Program costs as of August 2024:
- Tuition and fees: $7,552.00
- Books: $262.30
- Tools: $1,471.52
- Total: $9,285.82
Getting Started
Questions and tours
General questions about Workforce Institute programs? Looking to book a group tour or learn how to hire our graduates? Contact Jeffrey Martin, workforce recruitment and placement coordinator, at 217-786-2373.
Ready to enroll?
Schedule a meeting with Darla! Grab 45 minutes with us, and we will work with you to understand our programs, admission requirements and steps to enroll! These well-paying careers need trained workers now and in the future. Contact Darla Cochran, workforce enrollment specialist, at 217-786-2407.
Note: After booking, you will receive an email and text confirmation. Please make sure to check your email spam/junk folders for the confirmation. Depending on your spam filter settings, your conformation may have been delivered there.
Classes
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