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HVAC technician course

Heating, ventilation, air conditioning: understand the refrigeration cycle, install and service a heat pump, diagnose a fault and follow the rules on refrigerants.

  • 15 five-minute lessons
  • 3 levels
  • 13-page PDF guide
  • English & French
  • Certificate of completion
Human-essential

Why an HVAC technician stays essential in the age of AI

  1. A heat pump is installed in a real garden, with pipes run through real walls, by a person with tools.
  2. Diagnosing a fault means listening to the compressor, checking pressures and feeling the pipes.
  3. Handling refrigerants is regulated work that requires a certified person on site, every time.

Is it for you? Five signs

  • You like understanding how things work.
  • You enjoy technical problem-solving.
  • You are comfortable with physics and numbers.
  • You like a mix of office and field work.
  • You want a trade tied to the energy transition.

Not sure yet? That's what the €6.90 guide is for. Refund within 14 days if it isn't you.

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What you'll be able to do

The programme

Level 1 – Beginner

  1. D1Role, settings, training
  2. D2Watts, kWh and heat transfer
  3. D3The 4 key components
  4. D4Electricity, refrigerants, gas
  5. D5Boilers, heat pumps, AC, MVS

Level 2 – Intermediate

  1. I1How it works and efficiency
  2. I2Single-flow, heat recovery
  3. I3Water circuit and balancing
  4. I4Leak test, vacuum, opening
  5. I5Obligations and certificates

Level 3 – Expert

  1. E1Method and measurements
  2. E2Refrigerant regulations
  3. E3Heat losses and output
  4. E4Weather compensation, scheduling
  5. E5Qualifications, contracts, quotes

The full guide: 6 chapters

  1. The fundamentals of the job
  2. Commissioning a heat pump
  3. Figures & benchmarks
  4. The toolkit
  5. Textbook case: oil to heat pump
  6. HVAC technician's glossary

Prices

Full guide
€6.90

The whole job in 13 pages, PDF, English or French.

3-level path
€9.90

15 five-minute lessons, quizzes and 3 certificates, English or French.

Complete Pack
€12.90

Path + full guide, English and French editions included.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the HVAC technician course?

A 13-page PDF guide that covers the whole job, and a 3-level path of 15 five-minute lessons (beginner, intermediate, expert), each with a quick quiz, plus a certificate of completion per level.

Will AI replace an HVAC technician?

A heat pump is installed in a real garden, with pipes run through real walls, by a person with tools. Diagnosing a fault means listening to the compressor, checking pressures and feeling the pipes. Handling refrigerants is regulated work that requires a certified person on site, every time.

Is the course available in English and French?

Yes. You choose English or French at checkout; the Complete Pack includes both languages.

How do I receive the course?

Immediately after payment you receive a download link by email, with your invoice. The files are A4 PDFs you can read on any device or print.

Is the certificate an official qualification?

No. G-Learn certificates confirm you completed the course. They are not a state diploma or a licence to practise.

Can I get a refund?

Yes: if the course is not what you expected, ask within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Prices start at €6.90.

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