Alabama HVAC Continuing Education
Alabama hvac technicians must complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors.
For Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor, Refrigeration Contractor.
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Alabama HVAC/R Contractors 4-Hour CE: Refrigerant Management, Mechanical Code and Job Safety
4 CE hrs
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Requirements at a glance
What Alabama Requires of HVAC Technicians
Set by Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors
- CE hours required
- 4 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor, Refrigeration Contractor
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The Course Alabama HVAC Technicians Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors requires.
- 2 license classes
4 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor
- Refrigeration Contractor
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How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Alabama
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 4 hours and topics Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
We report your completion to the board by roster. Then renew every year.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your Alabama HVAC Technician License
Who has to renew
Alabama hvac technicians holding a license in one of these classes: Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor, Refrigeration Contractor renew with Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors.
When to renew
Alabama hvac technicians licenses renew every year, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2026. Continuing education must be complete 61 days before that date. (Code of Ala. 1975 34-31-26(d): certified contractors complete at least 4 hours of CE every year; all certificates renew by 31 December; proof must reach the Board before 1 November.)
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Alabama sets hvac technicians requirements by license class (Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor, Refrigeration Contractor). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is December 31, 2026.
- 2
Complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education
Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors requires 4 hours every year. Finish at least 61 days before your deadline so the completion is on file in time.
See the Alabama hvac technicians course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Alabama, the provider uploads a completion roster to the board.
- 5
Renew with Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors
Questions Alabama hvac technicians ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Alabama hvac technicians need?
- Alabama hvac technicians must complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors.
- Which license classes does the Alabama hvac technicians CE requirement apply to?
- The 4 hours requirement applies to: Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor, Refrigeration Contractor.
- How are completed CE hours reported to Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors?
- Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Alabama hvac technicians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Alabama requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Alabama HVAC Technicians Licensing Resources
- Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors
The Alabama board that licenses hvac technicians and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Alabama professionals choose us
Alabama HVAC Technicians CE, Done Right
Every hvac technicians course is built to meet Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
Built to the board rule
Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
Instant certificate
Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
Credit reported for you
Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
Learn at your own pace
Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.
Renew Your Alabama HVAC Technician License on Time
4 hours every year — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.