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HVAC training in Virginia Beach, Virginia

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

8 schools offer these HVAC programs with classes in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk 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 Virginia Beach, 9 of the 16 programs take students without a high school diploma, 6 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 16 programs here are HVAC technician (15 programs) and refrigeration (1 program).

See the 16 programs

All 78 HVAC training programs in Virginia, including online programs

How much does HVAC training cost in Virginia Beach?

$2,300 to $14,746 is what most HVAC training programs in Virginia Beach cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $750 to $27,852

In the typical program

Finished the program
83%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
6 to 32 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 Virginia Beach may also offer HVAC training. How these figures are made

Is there free HVAC training in Virginia Beach?

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

All 16 HVAC training programs in Virginia Beach approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning and Heating Technology

    Advanced Technology Institute

    Virginia Beach

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Technology Institute, Virginia BeachHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$27,746

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Air Conditioning and Heating Technology at Advanced Technology Institute
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    31%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,980
    Students counted
    131
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $27,746
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventiliation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

    Centura College/Chesapeake, Norfolk, Peninsula

    Virginia Beach

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Centura College/Chesapeake, Norfolk, Peninsula, Virginia BeachHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,000
    Price if you pay yourself$27,852

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Heating Ventiliation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at Centura College/Chesapeake, Norfolk, Peninsula
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,001
    Length
    48 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    67
    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $27,852
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Level 1

    Virginia Peninsula Community College

    Hampton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Peninsula Community College, HamptonHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$2,322
    School website, HVAC Level 1 at Virginia Peninsula Community College
    More details about HVAC Level 1 at Virginia Peninsula Community College
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    39%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,515
    Length
    14 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    40
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,322
    School website, HVAC Level 1 at Virginia Peninsula Community College

  • RefrigerationIn personNo diploma needed

    HV-HC-304 Hydrocarbon Refrigerant/Charging Systems

    Virginia Technical Academy

    Newport News

    No diploma needed

    Virginia Technical Academy, Newport NewsRefrigerationIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$750
    Program website, HV-HC-304 Hydrocarbon Refrigerant/Charging Systems at Virginia Technical Academy
    More details about HV-HC-304 Hydrocarbon Refrigerant/Charging Systems at Virginia Technical Academy
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $750
    Program website, HV-HC-304 Hydrocarbon Refrigerant/Charging Systems at Virginia Technical Academy

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Level 2

    Virginia Peninsula Community College

    Hampton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Peninsula Community College, HamptonHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,500
    Price if you pay yourself$2,301
    School website, HVAC Level 2 at Virginia Peninsula Community College
    More details about HVAC Level 2 at Virginia Peninsula Community College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,372
    Length
    13 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,301
    School website, HVAC Level 2 at Virginia Peninsula Community College

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVACR Level 1

    Tidewater Community College

    Norfolk

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tidewater Community College, NorfolkHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,095
    More details about HVACR Level 1 at Tidewater Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,095

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

    Tidewater Tech

    Norfolk

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tidewater Tech, NorfolkHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$27,474

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Tidewater Tech
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    133
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $27,474
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Hv-201 Hvac/R Mrac 101

    Virginia Technical Academy

    Newport News

    No diploma needed

    Virginia Technical Academy, Newport NewsHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,730
    Program website, Hv-201 Hvac/R Mrac 101 at Virginia Technical Academy
    More details about Hv-201 Hvac/R Mrac 101 at Virginia Technical Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $242
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,730
    Program website, Hv-201 Hvac/R Mrac 101 at Virginia Technical Academy

  • HVAC technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    Hv-203 Hvac/R Mrac 201

    Virginia Technical Academy

    Newport News

    Prerequisite courses

    Virginia Technical Academy, Newport NewsHVAC technicianIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,730
    Program website, Hv-203 Hvac/R Mrac 201 at Virginia Technical Academy
    More details about Hv-203 Hvac/R Mrac 201 at Virginia Technical Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $242
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,730
    Program website, Hv-203 Hvac/R Mrac 201 at Virginia Technical Academy

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Level 1

    Hampton University

    Hampton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hampton University, HamptonHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,300
    More details about HVAC Level 1 at Hampton University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,300

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Level 2

    Hampton University

    Hampton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hampton University, HamptonHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,300
    More details about HVAC Level 2 at Hampton University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,300

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Level 3

    Hampton University

    Hampton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hampton University, HamptonHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,300
    More details about HVAC Level 3 at Hampton University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,300

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Level 4

    Hampton University

    Hampton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hampton University, HamptonHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,300
    More details about HVAC Level 4 at Hampton University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,300

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HV 100 - Heating and Air Conditioning Program

    Virginia Technical Academy

    Newport News

    No diploma needed

    Virginia Technical Academy, Newport NewsHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,040
    Program website, HV 100 - Heating and Air Conditioning Program at Virginia Technical Academy
    More details about HV 100 - Heating and Air Conditioning Program at Virginia Technical Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,040
    Program website, HV 100 - Heating and Air Conditioning Program at Virginia Technical Academy

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC-R)

    Fortis College-Norfolk

    Norfolk

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fortis College-Norfolk, NorfolkHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,452
    More details about Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC-R) at Fortis College-Norfolk
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,780
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,452

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC-CE-IMC Continuing Ed International Mechanical Code 2015

    Virginia Technical Academy

    Newport News

    No diploma needed

    Virginia Technical Academy, Newport NewsHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, HVAC-CE-IMC Continuing Ed International Mechanical Code 2015 at Virginia Technical Academy
    More details about HVAC-CE-IMC Continuing Ed International Mechanical Code 2015 at Virginia Technical Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, HVAC-CE-IMC Continuing Ed International Mechanical Code 2015 at Virginia Technical Academy

How to pay for HVAC training in Virginia Beach

WIOA funding can pay for HVAC training in Virginia Beach

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

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.67

GI Bill for HVAC training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Virginia Beach

How HVAC training compares with the rest of skilled trades across Virginia: Trade school programs in Virginia

Where the Virginia Beach HVAC program numbers come from

Which Virginia Beach HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs with classes in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Virginia page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Virginia Beach HVAC programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about HVAC training in Virginia Beach

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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. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List