Key Takeaways
The Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 at Pinellas Technical College - St. Petersburg is a in-person certificate program lasting 10 months with tuition of $2,190.
A 750-hour certificate covering HVAC-R history and concepts; safety, employability, tools and accessories; troubleshooting HVAC-R electrical control systems; components of commercial HVAC systems; fluids, refrigerants, pressures and related codes; and the mechanical components of HVAC-R systems. Offered mornings (Mon–Fri) and evenings (Mon–Thu).
At $2,190 in total tuition, this program is below the Florida median of $8,400. Its 10 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1 year. It includes financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Florida earn a median of $44,860 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $30,120 early in a career to over $64,580 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 10 months to complete.