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EPA 608 Universal Certification Course
$395ea $795
Get your team (or yourself) certified to handle refrigerants safely, legally, and efficiently. This 15-hour online program is designed to prepare maintenance pros for the EPA 608 Universal exam—covering everything they need to earn Core, Type I, Type II, and Type III certifications.
Program includes:
15 hours of on-demand lessons
Weekly live office hours for extra support
Access to professional instructors
Proctored exams included
Covers Core, Type I, Type II, and Type III
Qualifies techs to legally handle refrigerants
Unlimited Re-takes (per seat purchased)
Train at your own pace, certify with confidence, and keep HVAC repairs in-house.
HVAC employers hire people with EPA 608 certifications
About our online program
This 15-hour course is designed to help your maintenance team quickly and confidently earn their EPA 608 Universal Certification. With flexible online access, live support, and a proctored exam included, it’s everything your techs need to legally handle refrigerants and stay up to code.
What You’ll Learn
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Get 15 hours of self-paced, online training that fits into any schedule. Lessons are designed to cover everything needed for EPA 608 Universal certification.
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Take the official, proctored EPA 608 Universal exam as part of the course. No need to search for a testing center—everything is handled online.
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Join weekly office hours to get questions answered in real time. It’s a direct line to guidance when you need it.
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Access experienced HVAC professionals throughout the course. Whether it’s a technical question or career advice, help is just a message away.
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We cover the Core, Type I, Type II, and Type III exam sections in detail. Your team will be fully prepared to earn their Universal certification.
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Upon passing the exam, your team will be certified to legally handle refrigerants. Stay compliant, avoid fines, and expand your team’s capabilities.
Meet your instructor
Dan Parker
An experienced instructor and professional in HVAC/R and appliance repair, with over 5 years of instructor experience and over a decade of experience in the industry. Alongside his educational career, Dan is the owner of Need Air, a thriving HVAC company.
Dan holds a Master of Science in Career and Technology with a concentration in Industry Training from the University of Central Missouri (2021) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southwest Missouri State (1997). He also earned a certification in HVAC/R from Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center in 2013. Dan Parker is known for his dedication to quality instruction, technical excellence, and professional integrity in the HVAC and appliance repair industry.
With both HVAC and Appliance Repair programs, you’ll get access to our instructors for at least one hour per week during office hours. They’re also available for questions in case you are stuck on a topic.
From our grads…
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"Professional, hands-on training that pushed me to succeed—clear, engaging, and motivating instruction."
Quintin Gibbs
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"Thorough, science-based HVAC training with real-world insight. I left confident and job-ready."
Eduardo T.
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"Patient, motivating, and truly invested in student success—learning here was a great experience."
Kimberly Harris
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"Engaging, creative lessons with real support—training here made HVAC make sense for me."
Demarcus Younger
Common Questions
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Our course is self-paced, but most students complete the program in about 15 hours.
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No experience is necessary. The program is designed for beginners looking to break into the HVAC field. Not a beginner and just need EPA 608 Certification or otherwise? Click here
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Tuition includes full access to all training modules, support from experienced instructors, weekly office hours, free retakes of all certification exams, and a certificate of completion.
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While we are not a traditional accredited college, we are a recognized trade training provider with a curriculum built by seasoned HVAC professionals.
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We do not guarantee job placement. However, we offer guidance on resume writing, interview prep, connections with employers, staffing agencies, and where to look for HVAC jobs in your area.
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Yes. The course is fully online and available 24/7, so you can study around your work schedule.
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Yes! We offer flexible financing options through our partners at Fortify Lending. Start your application today to see what your rates might be.
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Yes. We’re happy to confirm course completion for any graduate. Just email admin@illinoistradeinstitute.com with their name and graduation date.
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Our training is online, virtual reality, and theory-based, designed to prepare students for entry-level roles or apprenticeships. Many employers use our program to onboard EPA 608- certified new hires quickly and affordably.
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Yes. We offer bulk enrollment options for property management companies and HVAC businesses. Reach out to discuss group pricing and access.
