Programs Granted Accreditation

HVAC Excellence is proud to announce that the following program has successfully earned programmatic accreditation by meeting the national standards set forth in the HVAC Excellence Accreditation Standards Manual.

What Programmatic Accreditation Means



Programmatic accreditation is an independent, non-governmental, peer-reviewed process that evaluates a specific program of study, such as HVACR, Building Automation Systems (BAS), or Green Mechanical Systems (GMS) against established standards of academic rigor, curricular integrity, and workforce alignment. It validates that the program has satisfied the accreditation standards set forth in the HVAC Excellence Accreditation Standards Manual (Standards 1–9).

Comprehensive Standards

Accreditation standards address every dimension of program quality, including: program mission and goals, administrative and financial support, student services and career transition resources, instructional design, curriculum, and outcome assessments, facilities, labs, and safety compliance, training equipment and tools, cooperative training and industry partnerships, instructor qualifications and continuing education.

Rigorous Process

Achieving accreditation is a multi-step process:

1. Application & Program Video: Programs submit a narrated video highlighting labs, classrooms, equipment, safety protocols, and instructional resources.
2. Self-Study: Institutions compile a comprehensive report demonstrating compliance with each standard.
3. Onsite Evaluation: Assessors verify compliance through classroom, lab, and facility visits, along with interviews with students, instructors, and administrators.
4. Final Determination: Findings are submitted to the HVAC Excellence Accreditation Review Board, which issues a final decision, typically within 45 days.

Accreditation is awarded for up to six years, with programs required to submit annual reports to confirm ongoing compliance.

Benefits of Accreditation

Accreditation provides significant advantages for schools, students, and employers, including:

• Assurance that the program meets industry standards.
• A powerful recruitment tool to boost program enrollment.
• Ensures course and program validity, easing the transfer of credits.
• Provides a goal-setting path for self-improvement and program growth.
• Assists in establishing articulation agreements with educational and industry partners.
• The Mechanical Service Contractors of America ("MSCA") has named HVAC Excellence as its partner for technician recruitment.
• Through an articulation agreement with the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices, Graduates may be eligible for advanced placement opportunities into their apprenticeship program.
• Accredited programs are listed in a public directory.

Commitment to Industry and Students

By maintaining accreditation, programs demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, accountability, and alignment with the needs of employers and the HVACR workforce. Advisory committees of industry stakeholders review programs annually to ensure curricula remain current with evolving technologies and practices.

Learn More

For details on standards, the accreditation process, and a comprehensive list of accredited programs, visit escogroup.org and click on the accreditation link.