A number of RSES training courses, as well as eLearning and seminars have been recognized by NATE for continuing education hours. Individuals who successfully complete one or more of these courses or seminars will receive credit toward renewing their NATE certification.

Training Courses

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (R/AC)

• Principles of Refrigeration - 32 CEHs
• Compressors, Condensers and Cooling Towers - 36 CEHs
• Evaporators and System Components - 38 CEHs
• Tools, Controls and Troubleshooting - 42 CEHs
• Air Conditioning Principles - 37 CEHs
• Heat Transfer and Distribution - 32 CEHs 
  

Heating

• Heating Fundamentals - 36 CEHs
• Electric Heating - 36 CEHs
• Gas Heating - 32 CEHs
• Oil Heating - 36 CEHs
• Hot Water Heating - 38 CEHs
• Steam Heating - 38 CEHs
  

Electricity

• Introduction to Electricity - 25 CEHs
• Electrical Components - 32 CEHs
• Basic Electronics - 40 CEHs
• Troubleshooting Components - 44 CEHs
• Troubleshooting Residential Equipment - 48 CEHs
• Electricity for the HVACR Technician - 42 CEHs

Controls

• Fundamentals of Controls - 30 CEHs
• Electromechanical Controls - 40 CEHs
  

Heat Pump - 128 CEHs

RSES Technical Institute

• Training Manual 1 - 72 CEHs
• Training Manual 2 - 72 CEHs
• Training Manual 3 - 72 CEHs
  

RSES eLearning

• Air Conditioning Fundamentals - 20 CEHs
• Electricity for HVACR Technicians - 36 CEHs
• Safety for HVACR Technicians - 16 CEHs
• Hydrocarbon Refrigerants Course and Test - 2 CEHs
• NATE Core Essentials Online Training - 4 CEHs
• NATE Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Online Training - 4 CEHs
• NATE Gas Heating Online Training - 4 CEHs
  

Click here to purchase NATE training materials from the RSES online store. 

Seminars

To view the list of current seminars, refer to the RSES Events Calendar.

RSES Conference and HVACR Technology Expo

Earn up to 16 CEHs for attending educational sessions during the RSES conference. 

Webinars

The RSES Webinar Series is another way to earn CEHs. Past webinars are available through the RSES Online Store and one CEH can be earned for each webinar.

Where can I get training and/or take the exam?

RSES and many of its Chapters are official testing and training organizations of NATE. We offer both specific training programs and NATE’s complete family of tests for service technicians and installers, and the specialties under the HVACR umbrella. 

Training and testing for NATE certification is conducted through the local RSES Chapters. View the RSES Events Calendar to find scheduled exams in your area or contact your local Chapter to obtain testing date and location information in your area. 

You may also find more scheduled test dates and locations directly through NATE at natex.org.

Need more information?

For further information on NATE training products, programs, or testing schedules please call RSES headquarters at 800/297-5660 or 847/297-6464, or e-mail us at certification@rses.org.