HVAC Technician
Heating, cooling, refrigeration, and safe refrigerant handling for homes and businesses.
U.S. median pay*$61,010/yr
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Train for a skilled trade without quitting your job
National Trades Academy offers self-paced online training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repair. Study at home after work, earn industry credentials, and start a career the country needs.
- 100% online
- Self-paced
- Laptop included
- Nationwide
Training built around your life
100% online and self-paced
Study after work, after the kids are in bed, or on weekends. No commute and no set class times.
Industry certification
Industry-aligned curriculum that prepares you for nationally recognized credentials employers look for.
In-demand careers
More than 1.6 million Americans work as electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians.*
Career support
When you finish, we help with your resume and share job leads in your trade.
Industry credentials from OSHA, EPA, NATE, ATC and more
- OSHA
- EPA
- NATE
- ATC
Online trade programs for working adults
Each program is 100 to 150 hours of self-paced coursework, about 10 to 12 weeks at a steady pace.
Electrical
Electrical theory, wiring methods, code fundamentals, and jobsite safety. Start your path to becoming an electrician.
U.S. median pay*$63,190/yr
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Plumbing
Piping systems, fixtures, water supply, drainage, and safety for residential and commercial work.
U.S. median pay*$63,800/yr
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Appliance Repair
Diagnose and repair refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges, and other household appliances.
U.S. median pay*$50,990/yr
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Data Center Technician
Coming soonHands-on skills to keep servers, networks, and critical systems running. Join the interest list and we'll let you know when enrollment opens.
Launch dateTo be announced
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Everything you need to get started
- Full online curriculumIndustry-aligned coursework you can access anytime, on any schedule.
- A laptop you keepEvery student gets a laptop to complete the program. It's yours to keep.
- Credential prepCoursework that prepares you for your program's industry credentials.
- Career supportResume help and job leads in your trade when you finish.
Your path in four steps
Enroll
Talk with our team, choose your program, and get your laptop.
Learn online
Work through 100 to 150 hours of lessons at your own pace.
Get certified
Earn the industry credentials included in your program.
Start your career
We help with your resume and job leads in your trade.
The country needs skilled trades
Trade work pays well. The U.S. median pay for electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians runs from about $61,000 to $63,800 a year, compared to $50,980 for all U.S. jobs.*
These are careers you can build on for life: start as a technician or apprentice, grow into a lead or licensed role, or one day run your own business.
| Occupation | U.S. median annual pay |
|---|---|
| Electricians | $63,190 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,800 |
| HVAC and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $61,010 |
| Home Appliance Repairers | $50,990 |
| All U.S. occupations | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, national, May 2025. Actual pay varies by experience, location, and employer.
Partner with us to train the people you serve
Nonprofits, reentry and refugee programs, vocational rehabilitation, veterans organizations, and employers work with us to reach people classroom programs can't.
- No transportation needed
- No childcare conflicts
- No fixed class schedule
- Every student gets a laptop to keep
Start your trade career
Send us your info and we'll reach out within one business day to answer your questions and help you pick a program.