Advances in HVAC-R practice are driving HVAC education forward, toward an understanding of greener systems and components, and connected and embedded technologies such as Nest thermostats that control advanced heating and cooling systems in ever more sophisticated ways. New HVAC certification and degree programs focus on preparing technicians to install, maintain and repair modern HVAC-R systems, often device-controlled and incorporating progressively greener technology. This blog surfaces the best modern HVAC programs across a number of dimensions, along with the professors that are pushing HVAC education forward, and the apps and technologies that are emerging as future HVAC-R standards. As licensing and certification requirements evolve to incorporate new advancements in the field, and as active HVAC educators and practitioners share their stories, the www.hvacclasses.org team will publish that information here.
Specialists trained in air-conditioning and refrigeration can seek special certifications for their skills. Our list of top a/c and refrigeration instructors takes a look at some of these certifications and the unique skills or interests these instructors may have.
From the vo-tech school all the way up to the college and university, there are top HVAC instructors to be found to inspire students toward success and toward understanding the ins-and-outs of HVAC systems. Take a look at our list of top HVAC instructors to read more about some of these teachers.