Tools to teach the
next generation.
Whether you train in a classroom, a lab, or the field, this page brings together the resources that help you build, accredit, and grow a successful HVACR program.
Everything you need to build a program.
Curriculum, credentialing, accreditation, conferences, and the tools to prepare students for a successful career in the trade.
Certification
Discover over eighty industry certifications to integrate into your program.
ExploreEducator Credentialing
Validate your subject-matter mastery and instructional ability with CSME and CMHE exams.
Get credentialedProgrammatic Accreditation
Earn nationally recognized accreditation for your HVACR training program.
Learn howCompetency & Task List
The basic knowledge areas and skills your curriculum should cover for success.
Open listTraining Packages
Modular packages with manuals, PowerPoints, lesson plans, syllabi, and certifications.
Browse packageseLearning Center
Hundreds of ebooks, videos, courses, 3D programs, and simulations for the classroom.
Visit siteEducation Conference
Join the National HVACR Education Conference to learn, network, and grow.
View eventHVACR Education Resource Network
Connect with fellow instructors and access shared teaching resources through HERN.
Join HERNPractice Exams
Free practice tests to help your students prepare before an official exam.
Start practicingResidential Energy Auditing
A complete curriculum to add in-demand energy auditing skills to your program.
View curriculumDid You Know? Webcast
Join us every Thursday at 4:30 PM Eastern for a live educational webcast.
Watch liveNews & Links
Stay current with industry news, announcements, and educational highlights.
View newsBuild a program students and employers trust.
From educator credentialing to programmatic accreditation, ESCO gives you the framework to deliver instruction that meets a recognized national standard.