Training Resources

NATE Training Resources

Many of our partners sell training materials and courses to study for certification tests. While NATE does not review or specifically recommend these training materials, they may be useful to you. Following is a list of some of NATE’s partners. Please contact our partners directly for the training materials and/or classes.

ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
Reference Manual: A Guide For NATE Certification
CD’s: CORE Service; Gas Service; Air Conditioning Service; Air Distribution
Tel: 888-290-2220
Web site: www.acca.org/education/

EHCC (Eastern Heating & Cooling Council)
CDs: Air Conditioning Service; Gas Service; Air Distribution
Tel: 800-247-6547
Web site www.eh-cc.org/

HVACR Education:
Tel: 1-888-655-4822
Web site www.hvacreducation.net

IHACI (Institute of Heating & Air Conditioning Industries
Web Site www.ihaci.org

Plumbing, Heating Cooling Contractors National Association
Reference Manual: A Guide For NATE Certification
CD’s: CORE Service; Gas Service; Air Conditioning Service; Air Distribution
Tel: 800-533-7694
Web site www.phccweb.org/

RSES (Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)
Reference Manual: A Guide For NATE Certification
Web site www.rses.org

Baker Distributing Best Tech University
Web site www.bestechuniversity.com

The following are a few more ideas to help you prepare:

HVAC and  HVACR Text Books

Guide to the HVAC/R Certification and Competency Tests by Robert Featherstone and Jesse Riojas

AHRI Fundamentals of HVAC/R by Carter Stanfield and David Skaves

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Andrew Althouse, Carl Turnquist, and Alfred Bracciano

DEWALT HVAC Technician Certification Exam Guide – 2nd Edition Norm Christopherson

CD-ROMS on your selected subject

Johnstone Supply – These CD-ROMS include practice tests

Relevant websites

HVAC/R Online Education HVACReducation.net

The News, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Training Track ACHRnews.com

RSES online  www.rses.org

Study Manuals

RSES Manual available through Refrigeration Service Engineers Society,  (1-800-297-5660)

HVAC Learning Solutions available through HVAC Learning Solutions, (1-877-227-5462) or go to www.shopHLS.com