HVAC Technician Foundational Skills I

What you'll learn

This HVAC Technician Foundational Skills I microcredential is the first in a series and focuses on core concepts including air conditioning, refrigeration, and electrical fundamentals, as well as the essentials of customer service. You will gain in-demand technical and problem-solving skills and put those skills to work with hands-on learning. All courses are taught in person at the Mechatronics Lab at DCC’s Center of Excellence for Industry & Innovation in Fishkill, where you’ll work with the same tools used by HVAC professionals. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for further study and readies you to apply for entry-level technician positions in residential and commercial HVAC. Courses align with industry standards and introduces a pathway to EPA Section 608 certification. Students enrolling in this microcredential and the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Certificate full-time in Fall 2025 will be eligible for $2,100 towards tuition and fees, a $500 book voucher, and a $300 stipend to help with costs of transportation and attendance! Take this microcredential alone or expand your skillset and career opportunities by enrolling in the HVAC II microcredential linked below.