Key Takeaways
The Residential HVAC Certificate at Front Range Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $4,800.
Three-semester, 35-credit certificate building on HVAC/R fundamentals with advanced HVAC, customer service, troubleshooting, and communication skills coursework.
At $4,800 in total tuition, this program is below the Colorado median of $8,050. Its 1 year timeline is typical for the state norm of 11 months. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Colorado earn a median of $52,150 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $34,720 early in a career to over $74,280 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 1 year to complete.