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HVAC training in Louisville

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

2 schools offer these HVAC programs with classes in the Louisville/Jefferson County 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 Louisville, 2 of the 10 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 5 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 10 programs

All 26 HVAC training programs in Kentucky, including online programs

How much does HVAC training cost in Louisville?

$3,008 to $10,141

from the lowest-priced program to the highest, if you pay yourself

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
52 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made

Is there free HVAC training in Louisville?

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

All 10 HVAC training programs in Louisville approved for funding

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10 programs

  • HVAC (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Technology - Associate Of Applied Sci

    Ivy Tech Community College, Jeffersonville

    No diploma needed

    Ivy Tech Community College, Jeffersonville · HVAC (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$25,300
    Price if you pay yourself$10,141
    Program website, Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Technology - Associate Of Applied Sci at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Technology - Associate Of Applied Sci at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,321
    Length
    104 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,020
    Students counted
    63
    a year, estimated
    $25,300
    price
    $10,141

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Technology - Technical Certificate (t

    Ivy Tech Community College, Sellersburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimated$36,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,574
    Program website, Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Technology - Technical Certificate (t at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Technology - Technical Certificate (t at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,176
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,326
    Students counted
    52
    a year, estimated
    $36,700
    price
    $4,574

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Certificate (ct)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Sellersburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimated$34,700
    Price if you pay yourself$3,008
    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
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,683
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,631
    Students counted
    25
    a year, estimated
    $34,700
    price
    $3,008

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Technology - Technical Certificate (tc

    Ivy Tech Community College, Sellersburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    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
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $647
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,367

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Certificate (ct)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Jeffersonville

    High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,008
    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
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,631
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,008

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Technology - Technical Certificate (t

    Ivy Tech Community College, Jeffersonville

    High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,574
    Program website, Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Technology - Technical Certificate (t at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Technology - Technical Certificate (t at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,326
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,574

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Technology - Technical Certificate (tc

    Ivy Tech Community College, Jeffersonville

    High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,574
    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
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,326
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,574

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Certificate (ct)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Jeffersonville

    High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    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
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $477
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,912

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning Certificate (ct)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Sellersburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

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

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    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
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $477
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,912

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

    JCTC, Louisville

    No diploma needed

    JCTC, Louisville · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician at JCTC
    More details about Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician at JCTC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for HVAC training in Louisville

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in Louisville

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 Louisville HVAC program numbers come from

Which Louisville HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs with classes in the Louisville/Jefferson County 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 Kentucky page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Louisville 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.

Sources for the facts about HVAC training in Louisville

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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