The Online Refrigeration Training Program is an advanced, fully online curriculum designed for HVACR technicians, contractors, facilities personnel, and commercial maintenance professionals who want a deeper understanding of commercial refrigeration systems used in supermarkets, restaurants, warehouses, food service, and other commercial environments.
Training begins with the Fundamentals of Refrigeration with Chris Compton and progresses into advanced commercial refrigeration courses with industry expert Dick Wirz. Many of Dick’s original webinar lectures (Courses 441 and 442) are included, giving you the feel of a live classroom experience. Throughout the program, you’ll gain practical, system-wide knowledge covering refrigeration principles, evaporators, condensers, compressors, metering devices, controls, accessories, motors, refrigerants, service procedures, and troubleshooting.
Total Instruction: 86 Hours
Authors: Dick Wirz, Chris Compton, Bob Feathers
The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Program is designed for HVACR technicians, facility personnel, building operators, and maintenance professionals who want to master commercial control systems, digital automation, and modern DDC technology.
This comprehensive training path covers everything from control fundamentals to advanced BAS programming, networking, energy management, and troubleshooting.
The program includes the complete set of BAS-related courses taught by industry experts. Students may work through all courses sequentially to become a fully trained Building Automation Technician or take individual modules as needed.
Prerequisite: It’s recommended that students have a basic understanding or working knowledge of HVAC systems before enrolling in this intermediate-to-advanced program
Required Text: HVAC Control Systems’ by Ronnie J Auvil 4th Edition and HVAC Control Systems Workbook 4th Edition (included in the program price)
Total Hours: 90
This program is recognized for continuing education hours (CEH) and for NATE continuing education credits
The program also prepares students to take the HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification exam, which is required to earn the professional certification.
An introduction to Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems and how modern BAS platforms operate. Covers control strategies, hardware, and the transition from legacy systems to web-based control.
CEH Credit: 12 hours
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Teaches HVAC equipment fundamentals and how temperature, air, and water systems interact with building automation platforms.
CEH Credit: 12 hours
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Covers electrical, electronic, and digital control systems as used in BAS applications, including interfaces, controllers, and system architecture.
CEH Credit: 10 hours
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Focuses on installing, wiring, programming, and commissioning BAS components in commercial environments.
CEH Credit: 12 hours
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Covers advanced BAS concepts including energy management strategies, advanced diagnostics, and building commissioning.
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A practical, scenario-driven troubleshooting course using real service call situations.
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Covers VAV system design, sequences, and common diagnostic issues found in commercial buildings.
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Teaches essential IT and networking concepts needed to work with modern BAS systems.
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