Trade School in Orlando, FL
HVAC Program — Build a Career in the Trades
Launch a career in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning with our hands-on weekend program. In just 4 months you'll earn EPA certification prep and the skills Central Florida employers demand.
What will you learn
Hyphen School will train you to become an HVAC Technician in 4 months. Classes run two days per week, which allow our students to continue working during their training.
This program will build your foundational base as an HVAC Technician and prepare you for apprenticeship. After the four month program, you will continue your learnings on the job. At the 8,000 hour mark, you will have earned the required experience hours to become a licensed HVAC Contractor in the State of Florida.
Why Hyphen is Different
Hyphen offers one of the top eLearning platforms for HVAC. Students attend in-person only two days per week while continuing their studies via our eLearning platform. All lectures and quizzes are delivered online so students maximize hands-on training when they are on campus.
While many schools require students to spend 4 to 5 days per week on campus, Hyphen's eLearning platform allows students to graduate faster with less days in school. This means that students can graduate and become an HVAC Technician within 4 months as compared to other schools whose programs are 12–24 months long. Even though students spend less time on campus and graduate faster, their knowledge and competency matches those of students who study full time for 12 to 24 months. Hyphen's placement rate is consistently over 95% within 3 months of graduation.
The faster, more efficient program means lower tuition for students. Hyphen's HVAC Technician program costs $6,165 while most technical schools charge over $18,000 for their HVAC Technician program.
Total Tuition
$6,165. This includes 4 months of instruction, a $1,165 HVAC Technician kit, all state board license and registration fees. We use the latest edition of Cengage's HVAC Technician textbook which you can purchase from Amazon.
Only $1,350 is due at enrollment. The balance of tuition can be spread out over the 4 month program. This equates to $1,190 per month until graduation.
We do not offer federal student loans or financial aid. However, most students will attest that this program is one of the best bang-for-your-buck programs in Orlando. Most students recoup their tuition within six months after graduation when working as an HVAC Technician.
Career Opportunities
There is a dire shortage of HVAC Technicians in the State of Florida. Many HVAC professionals are past retirement age, looking to groom an apprentice to continue their franchise.
Graduates typically find employment as HVAC Technician apprentices, service technicians, or installation specialists. The median salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Florida continues to grow year over year.
Program Details
| Duration | 4 months (300 hours) |
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, 9am–7pm |
| Format | Hybrid (online lectures + campus hands-on) |
| Tuition | $6,165 |
| Kit Value | $1,165 included |
| Financing | 0% interest financing available |
| Prerequisites | No prior HVAC experience needed. High school diploma or GED by the time you graduate. |
Frequently Asked Questions
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