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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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- Mobile app
- Not available
- Free trial
- No
- Free tier
- No
- Public API
- No
- Deployment
- Cloud
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Training Details
- Format
- In Person
- Credential
- Certification
- Audience
- Apprentice
- Region
- National
- Accreditation
- Industry-Recognized — Accepted By Most Major HVAC Employers And Manufacturers
FSH Score Breakdown
Ease of Use 5.0
Features 8.4
Support 5.0
Value 5.5
Integrations 3.0
AI Capabilities 1.5
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Features
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Certifications & Standards22features
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Hands-On Practical ExamHands-On Practical ExamHeat Pumps Specialty ExamHVAC Performance Verifier ExamIndustry Competency Exam (ICE)Installation, Service, and Senior SpecializationsKnowledge Areas of Technician Expertise (KATE)Knowledge Based ExamLow GWP Refrigerants ExamNATE Core ExamNATE ID VerificationNATE Pro KitProfessional Technician CertificationSystem Size Limit: 10 Tons ACSystem Size Limit: 325k BTU Heating
Training & Education13features
NATE Certification PrepMandatory Core ExamDigital BadgingDigital BadgeIncluded ExamOpen Book Exam24/7 Proctored ExamCEU / Continuing Education CreditsCourse Study GuideExam Resume CapabilityGas Technician 1 Certification Prep
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Online CEH TrackingQuizzes & AssessmentsOnline ExamReady To Work CertificationSimulation-Based TrainingEntry-Level / No PrerequisitesReady-to-Work Entry Level
Technician Management3features
Certification ManagementLive Online ProctoringTraining CoursesService and Installation TracksApplicant Screening Questions
Reporting & Analytics1feature
Audit Report Generation
Compliance & Safety1feature
A2L Refrigerant ComplianceLow-GWP Refrigerants Certification
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- Per-course pricing. Core exam fee; required before specialty exams
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