Key Takeaways
The HVAC Commercial Installation and Service Technician Certificate at GateWay Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $4,700.
Certificate of Completion focused on commercial HVAC-R: electronic controls, hydronics, electro-mechanical devices, and regulatory compliance. Fits working adults through part-time sequencing.
At $4,700 in total tuition, this program is below the Arizona median of $6,300. Its 1 year timeline is typical for the state norm of 11 months. It includes EPA Section 608 prep, NATE exam preparation, and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Arizona earn a median of $48,370 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $32,160 early in a career to over $69,850 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.