Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technician Certificate at Penn Foster Career School is a online certificate program lasting 8 months with tuition of $3,299.
Shorter online certificate program focusing on core HVAC concepts and EPA 608 certification for those looking to enter the field quickly.
At $3,299 in total tuition, this program is below the Arizona median of $6,300. Its 8 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 11 months. It includes EPA Section 608 prep.
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 online program takes 8 months to complete.