classes at south florida academy of air conditioning
We offer full-time, weekend, or online classes to accommodate every schedule
hvac: Residential and Light Commercial Technician
full time course: four weeks
Our original course that started it all is our full-time, four week course.
The course is four weeks long, Monday to Friday. The hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Our full-time course is our most popular course, and is designed to give you the tools to begin your new career in HVAC with no prior experience.
HVAC: Maintenance Technician
Weekend course:
4 weekends
Our weekend course is an accelerated course for people who currently have a job and are unable to attend the full-time course.
This course moves fast. The course is best suited for people who already have some mechanical or technical background. Many students in this course already work in HVAC, but were never properly trained. We also have many people working in property management who are looking to add to their skills and enroll in the weekend course.
hvac TECHNICIAN
Online Program: 16 weeks, including 2 weeks on-campus
Our 16-week online program includes 14 weeks of online study, and culminates with an intensive 2-week hands-on, on-campus practicum.
The cost of the program includes flights and student housing for your time on campus.
Our online program also covers HVAC for cold-weather climates, heavy-commercial HVAC systems, and HVAC business topics.
FORT LAUDERDALE Class schedule
3343 W Commercial Blvd, Suite 105, Fort Lauderdale 33309
The class schedule for the 2026 school year is below!
Full-Time schedule
Full-Time course:
4 weeks Monday-Friday
Start Date: March 2, 2026 ending March 27, 2026.
Start Date: June 1, 2026 ending June 26, 2026.
Start Date: September 8, 2026 ending October 2, 2026.
Weekend schedule
Weekend course:
Saturday and Sunday
Start Date: February 7, 2026 ending March 1, 2026 (4 weekends).Â
Start Date: May 2, 2026 ending May 31, 2026 (4 weekends).Â
Start Date: August 1, 2026 ending August 23, 2026 (4 weekends).Â
TAMPA Class schedule
4524 Oak Fair Blvd, Suite 110, Tampa 33610
The class schedule for the 2026 school year is below!
Full-Time schedule
Full-Time course:
4 weeks Monday-Friday
Start Date:Â March 16, 2026 ending April 10, 2026.
Start Date: June 8, 2026 ending July 3, 2026.
Start Date: September 14 2026 ending October 9, 2026.
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Weekend schedule
Weekend course:
Saturday and Sunday
Start Date: February 14, 2026 ending March 8, 2026 (4 weekends).
Start Date: May 9, 2026 ending June 7, 2026 (4 weekends).Â
Start Date: August 8, 2026 ending August 30, 2026 (4 weekends). Â
Orlando Class schedule
6203 Chancellor Drive, Suite 3800 Orlando, FL 32809
The class schedule for the 2026 school year is below!
Full-Time schedule
Full-Time course:
4 weeks Monday-Friday
Start Date: July 6, 2026 ending July 31, 2026.
Start Date: September 21, 2026 ending October 16, 2026.
Weekend schedule
Weekend course:
Saturday and Sunday
No Weekend Classes.Â
Online Cohort #1
Online course:
Start:Â July 20, 2026
Practicum: October 27 – November 5, 2026
Final Day: November 6, 2026
Online Cohort #2
Online course:
Start: October 5, 2026
Practicum: January 19, 2027 – January 28, 2027
Final Day:Â January 29, 2027
Full Time, Weekend, and online Program Details
Compare our programs to make an informed decision about what is the best option for you.
Full Time - 4 weeks
185 hours
four weeks, full-time
HVAC: Residential and Light Commercial Technician
Our full-time course is for students with no prior knowledge of HVAC who are living near campus
- Installation, repair, and maintenance of residential and light-commercial HVAC systems
- HVAC for Florida Climate
- EPA 608 Certification
- Tools included
- Job placement assistance
Weekend - 4 weeks
70 hours
four weekends
HVAC: Maintenance Technician
Our weekend course is an accelerated course for students who already have a job, and are looking to add HVAC skills to their abilities
- Installation, repair, and maintenance of residential and light-commercial HVAC systems
- HVAC for Florida Climate
- EPA 608 Certification
- Tools included
Online & on campus - 16 weeks
260 hours
sixteen weeks, hybrid online and on-campus
Our online program is designed to allow students to learn at their own pace, and minimize time on campus
- 14 weeks online plus 2 weeks on-campus practicum in Florida
- Flight and student housing included for 2 week on-campus practicum
- Installation, repair, and maintenance of residential and light-commercial HVAC systems
- HVAC for Florida and Cold Weather Climates
- Heavy Commercial HVAC Systems
- The Business of HVAC
- EPA 608 Certification
- Tools included
- Job placement assistance
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Whether you’re taking your first step into the industry or seeking to upgrade your skills, South Florida Academy of Air Conditioning is the perfect platform to propel your career forward.
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