HVAC training in Illinois
73 HVAC training programs with results and funding that can make them free
36 schools offer these HVAC programs, and Illinois has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows how past students did; Illinois files no usable prices.
HVAC technicians work on heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems. Most train in a certificate program, which usually includes the EPA refrigerant exam that nearly all technicians must pass, and some states also require a license.1 In Illinois, 11 of the 73 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 23 are taught partly or fully online.
See the 73 programsHow much does HVAC training cost in Illinois?
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Illinois files no usable prices, so none can be shown.
- Finished the program
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- Working 6 months later
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- Earned a year, estimated
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- Length
- 32 to 52 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Illinois may also offer HVAC training. How these figures are made
HVAC training in Chicago, Kankakee, Peoria and other Illinois cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 11 more programs are in 11 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns and 2 online.
All 73 HVAC training programs in Illinois approved for funding
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73 programs
HVAC/R Installation Technician Cert 24RY
College of Lake County, Grayslake
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,400Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC/R Installation Technician Cert 24RY at College of Lake CountyMore details about HVAC/R Installation Technician Cert 24RY at College of Lake County
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,338
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 237
- a year, estimated
- $45,400
- price
- Not reported
HVACR - Service Technician Certificate
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,900Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVACR - Service Technician Certificate at College Of DuPageMore details about HVACR - Service Technician Certificate at College Of DuPage
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,715
- Length
- 72 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 218
- a year, estimated
- $38,900
- price
- Not reported
Light Commercial HVAC Service Tech VS
Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,000Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Light Commercial HVAC Service Tech VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509More details about Light Commercial HVAC Service Tech VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,505
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 185
- a year, estimated
- $34,000
- price
- Not reported
Residential HVAC Service Technician BVS
Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,000Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Residential HVAC Service Technician BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509More details about Residential HVAC Service Technician BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,505
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 185
- a year, estimated
- $34,000
- price
- Not reported
Residential HVAC Systems BVS
Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,000Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Residential HVAC Systems BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509More details about Residential HVAC Systems BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,505
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 185
- a year, estimated
- $34,000
- price
- Not reported
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (AAS)
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$40,400Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (AAS) at Waubonsee Community CollegeMore details about Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (AAS) at Waubonsee Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,104
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 105
- a year, estimated
- $40,400
- price
- Not reported
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certificate
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,400Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certificate at Waubonsee Community CollegeMore details about Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,104
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 105
- a year, estimated
- $40,400
- price
- Not reported
Residential Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Harper College, Palatine
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$43,600Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Residential Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Harper CollegeMore details about Residential Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Harper College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,904
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 99
- a year, estimated
- $43,600
- price
- Not reported
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/AC
Kennedy King College, Chicago
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$34,000Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/AC at Kennedy King CollegeMore details about Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/AC at Kennedy King College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,491
- Length
- 72 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 93
- a year, estimated
- $34,000
- price
- Not reported
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) (COA)-TE765
Joliet Junior College, Joliet
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$42,600Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) (COA)-TE765 at Joliet Junior CollegeMore details about Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) (COA)-TE765 at Joliet Junior College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,662
- Length
- 52 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 92
- a year, estimated
- $42,600
- price
- Not reported
HVAC Technician
Illinois Central College, East Peoria
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$33,700Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC Technician at Illinois Central CollegeMore details about HVAC Technician at Illinois Central College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,436
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 55
- a year, estimated
- $33,700
- price
- Not reported
HVAC/R Technology
Illinois Central College, East Peoria
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$33,700Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC/R Technology at Illinois Central CollegeMore details about HVAC/R Technology at Illinois Central College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,436
- Length
- 72 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 55
- a year, estimated
- $33,700
- price
- Not reported
Heating Vent. Air Condt. and Refrig. Certificate (ARH 216)
Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,600Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating Vent. Air Condt. and Refrig. Certificate (ARH 216) at Lincoln Land Community CollegeMore details about Heating Vent. Air Condt. and Refrig. Certificate (ARH 216) at Lincoln Land Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,139
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 47
- a year, estimated
- $32,600
- price
- Not reported
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - Domestic Associate Degree
Kankakee Community College, Kankakee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,100Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - Domestic Associate Degree at Kankakee Community CollegeMore details about Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - Domestic Associate Degree at Kankakee Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,526
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 38
- a year, estimated
- $46,100
- price
- Not reported
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration-Commercial Associate Degree
Kankakee Community College, Kankakee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,100Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration-Commercial Associate Degree at Kankakee Community CollegeMore details about Air Conditioning & Refrigeration-Commercial Associate Degree at Kankakee Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,526
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 38
- a year, estimated
- $46,100
- price
- Not reported
HVAC Service Technician Certificate
Workforce Development Center, Quincy
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$34,100Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC Service Technician Certificate at Workforce Development CenterMore details about HVAC Service Technician Certificate at Workforce Development Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 54%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,521
- Length
- 40 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 11
- a year, estimated
- $34,100
- price
- Not reported
A.A.S. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology Degree
Harper College, Palatine
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, A.A.S. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology Degree at Harper CollegeMore details about A.A.S. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology Degree at Harper College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Advanced Air Conditioning Tech (certificate)
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Advanced Air Conditioning Tech (certificate) at Moraine Valley Community CollegeMore details about Advanced Air Conditioning Tech (certificate) at Moraine Valley Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Air Cond. Heating and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC/R)
Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, WI
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Air Cond. Heating and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC/R) at Blackhawk Technical CollegeMore details about Air Cond. Heating and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC/R) at Blackhawk Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration-Energy Associate Degree
Kankakee Community College, Kankakee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration-Energy Associate Degree at Kankakee Community CollegeMore details about Air Conditioning & Refrigeration-Energy Associate Degree at Kankakee Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Air Conditioning Technology
West Kentucky Community & Tech College, Paducah, KY
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Air Conditioning Technology at West Kentucky Community & Tech CollegeMore details about Air Conditioning Technology at West Kentucky Community & Tech College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 80 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Advanced Certificate
Kankakee Community College, Kankakee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Advanced Certificate at Kankakee Community CollegeMore details about Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Advanced Certificate at Kankakee Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Certificate
Harper College, Palatine
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Certificate at Harper CollegeMore details about Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Certificate at Harper College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/AAS
Kennedy King College, Chicago
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/AAS at Kennedy King CollegeMore details about Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/AAS at Kennedy King College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 96 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (Domestic)
Kennedy King College, Chicago
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (Domestic) at Kennedy King CollegeMore details about Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (Domestic) at Kennedy King College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (Heating)
Kennedy King College, Chicago
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (Heating) at Kennedy King CollegeMore details about Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (Heating) at Kennedy King College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (commercial)
Kennedy King College, Chicago
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (commercial) at Kennedy King CollegeMore details about Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (commercial) at Kennedy King College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Basic Air Conditioning Technician (Certificate)
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Basic Air Conditioning Technician (Certificate) at Moraine Valley Community CollegeMore details about Basic Air Conditioning Technician (Certificate) at Moraine Valley Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Building Automation Systems Certificate
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Building Automation Systems Certificate at College Of DuPageMore details about Building Automation Systems Certificate at College Of DuPage
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 80 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
CORE/HVAC Level 1
Associated Builders and Contractors, Elk Grove Village
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, CORE/HVAC Level 1 at Associated Builders and ContractorsMore details about CORE/HVAC Level 1 at Associated Builders and Contractors
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Combined HVAC and Electrician Technician Training Program
West Chicago Professional Center, West Chicago
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Combined HVAC and Electrician Technician Training Program at West Chicago Professional CenterMore details about Combined HVAC and Electrician Technician Training Program at West Chicago Professional Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 24 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Commercial HVAC
Richland Community College, Decatur
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Commercial HVAC at Richland Community CollegeMore details about Commercial HVAC at Richland Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 45 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Commercial Refrigeration Technician 24RK
College of Lake County, Grayslake
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Commercial Refrigeration Technician 24RK at College of Lake CountyMore details about Commercial Refrigeration Technician 24RK at College of Lake County
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Entry Level HVACR Certificate
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Entry Level HVACR Certificate at College Of DuPageMore details about Entry Level HVACR Certificate at College Of DuPage
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAC
Eiccd - Scc, Bettendorf, IA
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC at Eiccd - SccMore details about HVAC at Eiccd - Scc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 40 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAC Level 2
Associated Builders and Contractors, Elk Grove Village
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC Level 2 at Associated Builders and ContractorsMore details about HVAC Level 2 at Associated Builders and Contractors
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAC Level 3
Associated Builders and Contractors, Elk Grove Village
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC Level 3 at Associated Builders and ContractorsMore details about HVAC Level 3 at Associated Builders and Contractors
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAC Level 4
Associated Builders and Contractors, Elk Grove Village
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC Level 4 at Associated Builders and ContractorsMore details about HVAC Level 4 at Associated Builders and Contractors
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAC Light Commercial Cert 24RI
College of Lake County, Grayslake
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC Light Commercial Cert 24RI at College of Lake CountyMore details about HVAC Light Commercial Cert 24RI at College of Lake County
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAC Maintenance and Electrician
America Business College Inc, Chicago
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC Maintenance and Electrician at America Business College IncMore details about HVAC Maintenance and Electrician at America Business College Inc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAC Technician
Chicago State University, Online, based in Chicago, IL
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC Technician at Chicago State UniversityMore details about HVAC Technician at Chicago State University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAC Technician / Electrician / Maintenance PLC
Chicago Professional Center Inc., Wheeling
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC Technician / Electrician / Maintenance PLC at Chicago Professional Center Inc.More details about HVAC Technician / Electrician / Maintenance PLC at Chicago Professional Center Inc.
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 14 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAC Technician Certificate
Parkland College, Champaign
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC Technician Certificate at Parkland CollegeMore details about HVAC Technician Certificate at Parkland College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 39 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAC Technician Training Program
West Chicago Professional Center, West Chicago
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC Technician Training Program at West Chicago Professional CenterMore details about HVAC Technician Training Program at West Chicago Professional Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAC Technician/Installer
Education Design Development & Research Corporation - RAP Chicago, Chicago
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedMore details about HVAC Technician/Installer at Education Design Development & Research Corporation - RAP Chicago
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 38 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAC/R Training
HVAC Technical Institute, Chicago
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC/R Training at HVAC Technical InstituteMore details about HVAC/R Training at HVAC Technical Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 33 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAC/R-MAR Technician
Midwest Technical Institute, East Peoria
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC/R-MAR Technician at Midwest Technical InstituteMore details about HVAC/R-MAR Technician at Midwest Technical Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAC/RCertified Technician (Voucher/Tools Included)
Chicago State University, Online, based in Chicago, IL
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAC/RCertified Technician (Voucher/Tools Included) at Chicago State UniversityMore details about HVAC/RCertified Technician (Voucher/Tools Included) at Chicago State University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVACR - Energy Audit and Analysis Certificate
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVACR - Energy Audit and Analysis Certificate at College Of DuPageMore details about HVACR - Energy Audit and Analysis Certificate at College Of DuPage
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 24 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVACR - Stationary Operator Certificate
College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVACR - Stationary Operator Certificate at College Of DuPageMore details about HVACR - Stationary Operator Certificate at College Of DuPage
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 72 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVACR Technology
Lake Land College, Mattoon
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVACR Technology at Lake Land CollegeMore details about HVACR Technology at Lake Land College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
HVAR Certificate
Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, HVAR Certificate at Southwestern Illinois CollegeMore details about HVAR Certificate at Southwestern Illinois College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Harper Heating Service Certificate
Harper College, Palatine
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Harper Heating Service Certificate at Harper CollegeMore details about Harper Heating Service Certificate at Harper College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating & Air-Conditioner Install/Service RAP
Chicago Professional Center Inc., Wheeling
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedSchool website, Heating & Air-Conditioner Install/Service RAP at Chicago Professional Center Inc.More details about Heating & Air-Conditioner Install/Service RAP at Chicago Professional Center Inc.
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 51 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating AC Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers
Interplay Learning Inc., Austin, TX
No diploma needed
Classes are outside Illinois; Illinois approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedSchool website, Heating AC Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers at Interplay Learning Inc.More details about Heating AC Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers at Interplay Learning Inc.
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - AAS
Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - AAS at Elgin Comm. College District #509More details about Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - AAS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating And Air Conditioning--Certificate
John A. Logan Community College, Carterville
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating And Air Conditioning--Certificate at John A. Logan Community CollegeMore details about Heating And Air Conditioning--Certificate at John A. Logan Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating Vent & Air Conditioning-Degree
Kaskaskia College, Centralia
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating Vent & Air Conditioning-Degree at Kaskaskia CollegeMore details about Heating Vent & Air Conditioning-Degree at Kaskaskia College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Richland Community College, Decatur
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at Richland Community CollegeMore details about Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at Richland Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Rockford Career College, Rockford
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedSchool website, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Rockford Career CollegeMore details about Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Rockford Career College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 44 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
ETI-School of Skilled Trades, Willowbrook
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at ETI-School of Skilled TradesMore details about Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at ETI-School of Skilled Trades
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 31 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Danville Area Community College, Danville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedSchool website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Danville Area Community CollegeMore details about Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Danville Area Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 40 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Kaskaskia College, Centralia
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Kaskaskia CollegeMore details about Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Kaskaskia College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Morton College, Cicero
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Morton CollegeMore details about Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Morton College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)(AAS)-TE770
Joliet Junior College, Joliet
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)(AAS)-TE770 at Joliet Junior CollegeMore details about Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)(AAS)-TE770 at Joliet Junior College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 104 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certificate
Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certificate at Illinois Valley Community CollegeMore details about Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certificate at Illinois Valley Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 40 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating and Air Conditioning (Certificate)
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating and Air Conditioning (Certificate) at Moraine Valley Community CollegeMore details about Heating and Air Conditioning (Certificate) at Moraine Valley Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Heating and Air Conditioning--Degree
John A. Logan Community College, Carterville
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Heating and Air Conditioning--Degree at John A. Logan Community CollegeMore details about Heating and Air Conditioning--Degree at John A. Logan Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Industrial Maintenance HVAC I Cert
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / OCC, Olney
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Industrial Maintenance HVAC I Cert at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / OCCMore details about Industrial Maintenance HVAC I Cert at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / OCC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Refrigeration Service Certificate (Harper College)
Harper College, Palatine
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Refrigeration Service Certificate (Harper College) at Harper CollegeMore details about Refrigeration Service Certificate (Harper College) at Harper College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Residential Air Conditioning Technician Cert 24RN
College of Lake County, Grayslake
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Residential Air Conditioning Technician Cert 24RN at College of Lake CountyMore details about Residential Air Conditioning Technician Cert 24RN at College of Lake County
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Residential Comfort Systems Certificate
Harper College, Palatine
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Residential Comfort Systems Certificate at Harper CollegeMore details about Residential Comfort Systems Certificate at Harper College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Residential Heating Technician Cert 24RJ
College of Lake County, Grayslake
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Residential Heating Technician Cert 24RJ at College of Lake CountyMore details about Residential Heating Technician Cert 24RJ at College of Lake County
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for HVAC training in Illinois
Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in Illinois
Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3
Ask at an American Job Center
Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4
Financial aid and grants for HVAC training
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56
GI Bill for HVAC training
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Where the Illinois HVAC program numbers come from
Which Illinois HVAC programs are on this list?
These are the HVAC programs Illinois approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Illinois offers.
How Illinois HVAC program prices are reported
The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.
What the graduate results of these programs measure
The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.
Why do some HVAC programs say "Not reported"?
Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.
Why the kind of school is left off each program
The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.
How reliable are the Illinois figures?
The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".8 We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.
Sources for the facts about HVAC training in Illinois
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns