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Alabama HVAC Technician Continuing Education Requirements

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.

Applies to Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor, Refrigeration Contractor, Continuing education.

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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, Continuing education
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.

  • 4 hours

    of board-approved CE every year

    3 license classes
    • Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor
    • Refrigeration Contractor
    • Continuing education

    Course for these classes is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Alabama

  1. 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.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    We report your completion to the board by roster. Then renew every year through the board.

Getting licensed

Alabama hvac technicians pre-license courses

Each of these satisfies a specific Alabama licensing rule for hvac technicians — first-time applicants, licensure by endorsement, reinstatement, or an exam retake. The course page says exactly who it applies to. They are not continuing education and do not count toward renewal.

Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Alabama hvac technician license.

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, Continuing education.
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

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.

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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.

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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

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Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.

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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

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