Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technology Certificate at Central Piedmont Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 9 months with tuition of $3,600.
Short-term certificate covering HVAC fundamentals, refrigeration, and EPA certification, ideal for those entering the trade quickly.
At $3,600 in total tuition, this program is below the North Carolina median of $5,800. Its 9 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in North Carolina earn a median of $45,050 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $30,150 early in a career to over $64,810 for seasoned techs — so a program at this price point typically pays for itself within the first year or two on the job.
Upon completion you will earn a certificate in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 9 months to complete.