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HVAC training in Chicago

47 HVAC training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

17 schools offer these HVAC programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

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 Chicago, 6 of the 47 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 14 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 47 programs

All 73 HVAC training programs in Illinois, including online programs

How much does HVAC training cost in Chicago?

$4,912 to $7,367

is what the 2 programs with a price cost if you pay yourself

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
80%
Earned a year, estimated
about $39,400
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 Chicago may also offer HVAC training. How these figures are made

Is there free HVAC training in Chicago?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 47 HVAC training programs in Chicago approved for funding

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47 programs

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC/R Installation Technician Cert 24RY

    College of Lake County, Grayslake

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College of Lake County, Grayslake · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, HVAC/R Installation Technician Cert 24RY at College of Lake County
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVACR - Service Technician Certificate

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,900
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, HVACR - Service Technician Certificate at College Of DuPage
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Light Commercial HVAC Service Tech VS

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin

    No diploma needed

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,000
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Light Commercial HVAC Service Tech VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Residential HVAC Service Technician BVS

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin

    No diploma needed

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,000
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Residential HVAC Service Technician BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Residential HVAC Systems BVS

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin

    No diploma needed

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,000
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Residential HVAC Systems BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Technology - Technical Certificate (tc

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso · HVAC technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,900
    Price if you pay yourself$7,367
    Program website, Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Technology - Technical Certificate (tc at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Technology - Technical Certificate (tc at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,977
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $647
    Students counted
    181
    a year, estimated
    $39,900
    price
    $7,367

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (AAS)

    Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove

    Education and courses

    Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$40,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (AAS) at Waubonsee Community College
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certificate

    Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianHybridEducation and courses

    Residential Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

    Harper College, Palatine

    Education and courses

    Harper College, Palatine · HVAC technician · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$43,600
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Residential Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Harper College
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Certificate (ct)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,912
    Program website, Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    42%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,320
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $477
    Students counted
    94
    a year, estimated
    $33,300
    price
    $4,912

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/AC

    Kennedy King College, Chicago

    Education and courses

    Kennedy King College, Chicago · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$34,000
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/AC at Kennedy King College
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) (COA)-TE765

    Joliet Junior College, Joliet

    Education and courses

    Joliet Junior College, Joliet · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$42,600
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) (COA)-TE765 at Joliet Junior College
    More 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 (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    A.A.S. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology Degree

    Harper College, Palatine

    Education and courses

    Harper College, Palatine · HVAC (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, A.A.S. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology Degree at Harper College
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Air Conditioning Tech (certificate)

    Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Advanced Air Conditioning Tech (certificate) at Moraine Valley Community College
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianHybridEducation and courses

    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Certificate

    Harper College, Palatine

    Education and courses

    Harper College, Palatine · HVAC technician · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Certificate at Harper College
    More 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

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/AAS

    Kennedy King College, Chicago

    Education and courses

    Kennedy King College, Chicago · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/AAS at Kennedy King College
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (Domestic)

    Kennedy King College, Chicago

    Education and courses

    Kennedy King College, Chicago · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (Domestic) at Kennedy King College
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (Heating)

    Kennedy King College, Chicago

    Education and courses

    Kennedy King College, Chicago · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (Heating) at Kennedy King College
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (commercial)

    Kennedy King College, Chicago

    Education and courses

    Kennedy King College, Chicago · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/BC (commercial) at Kennedy King College
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Basic Air Conditioning Technician (Certificate)

    Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Basic Air Conditioning Technician (Certificate) at Moraine Valley Community College
    More 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

  • Facilities and building maintenanceIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Building Automation Systems Certificate

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · Facilities and building maintenance · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Building Automation Systems Certificate at College Of DuPage
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CORE/HVAC Level 1

    Associated Builders and Contractors, Elk Grove Village

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Associated Builders and Contractors, Elk Grove Village · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, CORE/HVAC Level 1 at Associated Builders and Contractors
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Combined HVAC and Electrician Technician Training Program

    West Chicago Professional Center, West Chicago

    Education and courses

    West Chicago Professional Center, West Chicago · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Combined HVAC and Electrician Technician Training Program at West Chicago Professional Center
    More 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

  • RefrigerationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Refrigeration Technician 24RK

    College of Lake County, Grayslake

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College of Lake County, Grayslake · Refrigeration · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Commercial Refrigeration Technician 24RK at College of Lake County
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Entry Level HVACR Certificate

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · HVAC technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Entry Level HVACR Certificate at College Of DuPage
    More 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 technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Level 2

    Associated Builders and Contractors, Elk Grove Village

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Associated Builders and Contractors, Elk Grove Village · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, HVAC Level 2 at Associated Builders and Contractors
    More 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 technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Level 3

    Associated Builders and Contractors, Elk Grove Village

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Associated Builders and Contractors, Elk Grove Village · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, HVAC Level 3 at Associated Builders and Contractors
    More 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 technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Level 4

    Associated Builders and Contractors, Elk Grove Village

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Associated Builders and Contractors, Elk Grove Village · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, HVAC Level 4 at Associated Builders and Contractors
    More 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 technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    HVAC Light Commercial Cert 24RI

    College of Lake County, Grayslake

    Prerequisite courses

    College of Lake County, Grayslake · HVAC technician · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, HVAC Light Commercial Cert 24RI at College of Lake County
    More 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 technicianHybridPrerequisite courses

    HVAC Maintenance and Electrician

    America Business College Inc, Chicago

    Prerequisite courses

    America Business College Inc, Chicago · HVAC technician · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, HVAC Maintenance and Electrician at America Business College Inc
    More 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 technicianHybridEducation and courses

    HVAC Technician / Electrician / Maintenance PLC

    Chicago Professional Center Inc., Wheeling

    Education and courses

    Chicago Professional Center Inc., Wheeling · HVAC technician · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program 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 technicianIn personEducation and courses

    HVAC Technician Training Program

    West Chicago Professional Center, West Chicago

    Education and courses

    West Chicago Professional Center, West Chicago · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, HVAC Technician Training Program at West Chicago Professional Center
    More 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 technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    HVAC Technician/Installer

    Education Design Development & Research Corporation - RAP Chicago, Chicago

    No diploma needed

    Education Design Development & Research Corporation - RAP Chicago, Chicago · HVAC technician · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More 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 technicianIn personEducation and courses

    HVAC/R Training

    HVAC Technical Institute, Chicago

    Education and courses

    HVAC Technical Institute, Chicago · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, HVAC/R Training at HVAC Technical Institute
    More 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 technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVACR - Energy Audit and Analysis Certificate

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, HVACR - Energy Audit and Analysis Certificate at College Of DuPage
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVACR - Stationary Operator Certificate

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of DuPage, Glen Ellyn · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, HVACR - Stationary Operator Certificate at College Of DuPage
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianHybridPrerequisite courses

    Harper Heating Service Certificate

    Harper College, Palatine

    Prerequisite courses

    Harper College, Palatine · HVAC technician · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Harper Heating Service Certificate at Harper College
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating & Air-Conditioner Install/Service RAP

    Chicago Professional Center Inc., Wheeling

    No diploma needed

    Chicago Professional Center Inc., Wheeling · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School 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

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - AAS

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin

    No diploma needed

    Elgin Comm. College District #509, Elgin · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - AAS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

    ETI-School of Skilled Trades, Willowbrook

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ETI-School of Skilled Trades, Willowbrook · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at ETI-School of Skilled Trades
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning

    Morton College, Cicero

    Education and courses

    Morton College, Cicero · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Morton College
    More 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

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)(AAS)-TE770

    Joliet Junior College, Joliet

    Prerequisite courses

    Joliet Junior College, Joliet · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)(AAS)-TE770 at Joliet Junior College
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating and Air Conditioning (Certificate)

    Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills · HVAC technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Heating and Air Conditioning (Certificate) at Moraine Valley Community College
    More 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

  • RefrigerationHybridEducation and courses

    Refrigeration Service Certificate (Harper College)

    Harper College, Palatine

    Education and courses

    Harper College, Palatine · Refrigeration · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Refrigeration Service Certificate (Harper College) at Harper College
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianHybridEducation and courses

    Residential Air Conditioning Technician Cert 24RN

    College of Lake County, Grayslake

    Education and courses

    College of Lake County, Grayslake · HVAC technician · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Residential Air Conditioning Technician Cert 24RN at College of Lake County
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianHybridEducation and courses

    Residential Comfort Systems Certificate

    Harper College, Palatine

    Education and courses

    Harper College, Palatine · HVAC technician · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Residential Comfort Systems Certificate at Harper College
    More 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

  • HVAC technicianHybridEducation and courses

    Residential Heating Technician Cert 24RJ

    College of Lake County, Grayslake

    Education and courses

    College of Lake County, Grayslake · HVAC technician · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Residential Heating Technician Cert 24RJ at College of Lake County
    More 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

How to pay for HVAC training in Chicago

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in Chicago

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 Chicago HVAC program numbers come from

Which Chicago HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Illinois page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Chicago 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 Chicago

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  8. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns