Conquer climate control.

Build the skills and confidence needed for a career in heating and air conditioning.
Moraine Valley offers a unique, comprehensive and stackable program that allows students to enter the workforce fast. Get started with Heating and Air Conditioning certificates that provide you with the skill set to start working while advancing your education.
Students can complete a series of certificates in the heating and air conditioning industry that, when combined with some additional electives, will result in an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Stationary Engineering. Most certificates can be completed in as little as two semesters. Learn the basics or advance on to more technical specialties that will increase your marketability with future employers.
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Evolve your Career in Heating and Air Conditioning
Demand for skilled HVAC technicians continues to grow as heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems become more advanced and essential across industries.
With an Advanced Air Conditioning Technician Certificate, you can pursue hands-on careers installing, maintaining and repairing heating, cooling and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
Technicians play a key role in keeping buildings comfortable, safe and energy-efficient by diagnosing system issues, performing repairs and ensuring equipment runs properly. This certificate prepares you for more advanced responsibilities in the HVAC field and can help you grow into higher-level technician roles.
This certificate is also part of a stackable pathway, allowing you to continue your education and work toward an A.A.S. degree in Stationary Engineering.
The Advanced Air Conditioning Certificate at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about one year.
The Advanced Air Conditioning Technician Certificate at Moraine Valley can typically be completed in about one year when attending full time.
This advanced certificate builds on foundational HVAC training and prepares students for more specialized roles in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Students develop skills in system diagnostics, installation and maintenance while gaining hands-on experience working with industry-standard equipment and technologies.
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This program qualifies for up to $8,000 in tuition assistance.
Potential careers in HVAC
The Advanced Air Conditioning Technician Certificate prepares you for careers working with heating, cooling and refrigeration systems across residential, commercial and industrial settings.
You鈥檒l develop advanced skills in system diagnostics, installation and maintenance while working with equipment that supports climate control, energy efficiency and building operations. These roles are essential across industries such as construction, facilities management, manufacturing and service-based businesses.






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These degree and certificates are part of the same program and allow you to explore specialized areas, with some designed for graduates looking to advance their skills.
Faculty with real-world experience.
Your instructors don鈥檛 just teach the material; they鈥檝e worked in the field. With experience working on heating and cooling systems, they bring real examples and practical knowledge into every class. You鈥檒l learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first role in the field.
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1454 | Mechanical Technologies |
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