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NATE Core Certification
by North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
Last updated Mar 29, 2026 · 1 revision
The foundational NATE exam all technicians must pass before sitting for specialty certifications — covers HVACR theory, electrical, refrigeration, and safety.
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About This Product
NATE Core is a prerequisite to all eight specialty certifications: Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, Gas Heating, Oil Heating, Hydronics Gas, Hydronics Oil, Light Commercial Refrigeration, and Commercial Refrigeration. Over 100,000 active NATE-certified technicians.
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- Free trial
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- Free tier
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- Public API
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- Deployment
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Certification Details
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FSH Score Breakdown
Ease of Use 5.0
Features 8.0
Support 5.0
Value 5.5
Integrations 3.0
AI Capabilities 1.5
Features
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Certifications & Standards23features
BA-T Prerequisite RequiredCertified HVAC Professional (CHP-5) PathwayExam Based RenewalGround Source Heat Pump Loop Installer CertificationHeat Pumps Specialty ExamHVAC Performance Verifier ExamIndustry Competency Exam (ICE)Installation, Service, and Senior Specializations
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Knowledge Areas of Technician Expertise (KATE)Knowledge Based ExamNATE Core ExamNATE Pro KitProfessional Technician CertificationSystem Size Limit: 10 Tons ACSystem Size Limit: 325k BTU HeatingHands-On Practical ExamHands-On Practical ExamHVAC Support Technician CertificationHVAC Support Technician CertificationNATE ID VerificationNATE ID VerificationLow GWP Refrigerants ExamLow GWP Refrigerants Exam13 Specialty ExamsCore and Specialty Exam PathwayCEU Based RecertificationCEH Renewal RequirementGround Source Heat Pump Installer ExamGround Source Heat Pump ExamEfficiency Analyst Professional CertificationHVAC Efficiency Analyst Exam
Training & Education21features
EPA 608 Certification PrepEPA 608 ExamNATE Certification PrepCore ExamSelf-Paced Online LearningOnline Proctored ExamIn-Person Hands-On LabHVAC Performance Verifier ExamDigital BadgingDigital BadgeIncluded ExamOpen Book ExamOnline Exam GradingOnline ExamQuizzes & AssessmentsPractice Exams
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24/7 Proctored ExamCourse Study GuideExam Resume CapabilityGas Technician 1 Certification PrepHVAC Excellence Exam PrepIndustry Competency Exam (ICE)Ready To Work CertificationReady-to-Work CertificationCEU / Continuing Education CreditsCEH TrackingDuctwork Design And Installation TrainingInstallation TrackSimulation-Based Training3D and VR SimulationsHeat Pump Systems TrainingHeat Pumps Specialty ExamDownloadable Study ManualPaperback Study GuidesOnline CEH TrackingOnline CEH TrackingEntry-Level / No PrerequisitesReady-to-Work Entry Level
Technician Management2features
Certification ManagementLive Online ProctoringTraining CoursesService and Installation Tracks
Equipment & Asset Management1feature
Equipment TroubleshootingService Track
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- Per-course pricing. Core exam fee; required before specialty exams
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