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HVAC training in Dayton

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

5 schools offer these HVAC programs with classes in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek 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 Dayton, 4 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 18 programs

All 88 HVAC training programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much does HVAC training cost in Dayton?

$2,455 to $3,811

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 18 programs with a price: $141 to $20,973

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
Not reported for most programs

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

Is there free HVAC training in Dayton?

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

All 18 HVAC training programs in Dayton approved for funding

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18 programs

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

    Fortis College, Centerville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fortis College, Centerville · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$20,973
    Program website, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration at Fortis College
    More details about Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration at Fortis College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $652
    Students counted
    91
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $20,973

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Light Commercial & Residential Service

    Sinclair Community College, Dayton

    No diploma needed

    Sinclair Community College, Dayton · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$85,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,081
    School website, HVAC Light Commercial & Residential Service at Sinclair Community College
    More details about HVAC Light Commercial & Residential Service at Sinclair Community College
    Finished
    14%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $21,452
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    a year, estimated
    $85,800
    price
    $4,081

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - AAS

    Sinclair Community College, Dayton

    No diploma needed

    Sinclair Community College, Dayton · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$141
    Program website, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - AAS at Sinclair Community College
    More details about Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - AAS at Sinclair Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $141

  • EPA refrigerant certificationIn personNo diploma needed

    EPA Section 608 Certification

    Upper Valley Career Center, Piqua

    No diploma needed

    Upper Valley Career Center, Piqua · EPA refrigerant certification · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$650
    Program website, EPA Section 608 Certification at Upper Valley Career Center
    More details about EPA Section 608 Certification at Upper Valley Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $650

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC 101 Entry Level HVAC Installer Helper

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,455
    Program website, HVAC 101 Entry Level HVAC Installer Helper at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    More details about HVAC 101 Entry Level HVAC Installer Helper at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $45
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,455

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC 102 AC Preventative Maintenance Tech

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,455
    Program website, HVAC 102 AC Preventative Maintenance Tech at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    More details about HVAC 102 AC Preventative Maintenance Tech at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $45
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,455

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC 103 Heating Preventative Maintenace Tech

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,455
    Program website, HVAC 103 Heating Preventative Maintenace Tech at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    More details about HVAC 103 Heating Preventative Maintenace Tech at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $45
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,455

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Air Distribution and Installation 201.5

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,455
    Program website, HVAC Air Distribution and Installation 201.5 at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    More details about HVAC Air Distribution and Installation 201.5 at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $45
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,455

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Basic Electricity and Motors 201.2

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,455
    Program website, HVAC Basic Electricity and Motors 201.2 at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    More details about HVAC Basic Electricity and Motors 201.2 at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $45
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,455

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Fundamentals HVAC

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,455
    Program website, HVAC Fundamentals HVAC at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    More details about HVAC Fundamentals HVAC at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $45
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,455

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Heating Process 201.4

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,455
    Program website, HVAC Heating Process 201.4 at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    More details about HVAC Heating Process 201.4 at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $45
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,455

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Refrigeration and Components 201.3

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,455
    Program website, HVAC Refrigeration and Components 201.3 at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    More details about HVAC Refrigeration and Components 201.3 at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $45
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,455

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Refrigeration for Cooling 201.6

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,455
    Program website, HVAC Refrigeration for Cooling 201.6 at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    More details about HVAC Refrigeration for Cooling 201.6 at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $45
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,455

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    HVAC-R Technician Level 2

    Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Clayton

    Education and courses

    Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Clayton · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    More details about HVAC-R Technician Level 2 at Miami Valley Career Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,500

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC-R Technician Level 1

    Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Clayton

    No diploma needed

    Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Clayton · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    More details about HVAC-R Technician Level 1 at Miami Valley Career Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,000

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

    Upper Valley Career Center, Piqua

    Education and courses

    Upper Valley Career Center, Piqua · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,040
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at Upper Valley Career Center
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at Upper Valley Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $859
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,040

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC-R Technician

    Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Clayton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Clayton · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,190
    More details about HVAC-R Technician at Miami Valley Career Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,931
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,190

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Comprehensive Course

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc., Xenia · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,300
    Program website, HVAC Comprehensive Course at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    More details about HVAC Comprehensive Course at The Trades Institute Hvac, Plunbing And Electrical, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,300

How to pay for HVAC training in Dayton

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in Dayton

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 Dayton HVAC program numbers come from

Which Dayton HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs with classes in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek 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 Ohio page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Dayton 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 Dayton

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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