Key Takeaways
The Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology Certificate at Valencia College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $5,200.
One-year certificate providing practical HVAC skills for Central Florida's robust cooling-dominant job market.
At $5,200 in total tuition, this program is below the Florida median of $19,200. Its 1 year timeline is typical for the state norm of 1 year. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and 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 1 year to complete.