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NATE Core and Specialty Certifications
by North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
The industry's most widely recognized and demanded professional certification, validating field experience across multiple sub-disciplines.
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About This Product
HVAC technician certification from NATE covering Core knowledge plus specialties in Air Distribution, Heat Pumps, Gas Heating, Oil Heating, and Air Conditioning. Required or preferred by many HVAC employers and dealer programs. Two-year recertification cycle with continuing education.
Capabilities
How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.
- 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
- Duration
- self_paced
- Audience
- Journeyman
- Region
- National
- Accreditation
- None
Spanish Available
FSH Score Breakdown
Ease of Use 5.0
Features 8.8
Support 5.0
Value 5.5
Integrations 3.0
AI Capabilities 1.5
Customer Reviews
Features
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8categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only
Certifications & Standards18features
Certified HVAC Professional (CHP-5) PathwayHVAC Support Technician Certification13 Specialty ExamsBA-T Prerequisite RequiredChallenge Exam OptionEfficiency Analyst Professional CertificationGround Source Heat Pump Installer ExamGround Source Heat Pump Loop Installer Certification
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HVAC Performance Verifier ExamHVAC Support Technician ExamIndustry Competency Exam (ICE)Installation, Service, and Senior SpecializationsKnowledge Areas of Technician Expertise (KATE)Low GWP Refrigerants ExamNATE Core ExamNATE ID VerificationNATE Pro KitSystem Size Limit: 10 Tons AC / 325k BTU Heat
Training & Education15features
EPA 608 Certification PrepLow-GWP Refrigerants CertificationNATE Certification PrepNATE Pro Kit24/7 Proctored ExamCourse Study GuideDigital BadgingExam Resume CapabilityIncluded ExamIncluded Exam Vouchers
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NATE Certified Web-Based TrainingOn-Demand Training ResourcesReady To Work CertificationQuizzes & AssessmentsOpen Book ExamHeat Pump Systems TrainingGround Source Heat Pump Loop InstallerCEU / Continuing Education Credits18 Hours Continuing Education RequiredIACET AccreditationJoint IGSHPA Accreditation
Technician Management3features
Certification ManagementCertification VerificationApplicant Screening QuestionsTraining CoursesService vs. Installation Tracks
Inventory Management1feature
Expiration Date Tracking
Mobile & Field Tools1feature
360 Degree Room Scan
Equipment & Asset Management1feature
Remote Device and Sensor Monitoring
Compliance & Safety1feature
A2L Refrigerant Compliance
AI & Automation1feature
AI Contract Review
Pricing
- Model
- Custom
- Starting at
- $136
- Notes
- Per-course pricing. $136 for Core exam; $146 per Specialty exam. Training costs separate.
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