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Ohio HVAC Continuing Education

Ohio hvac technicians must complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance.

For HVAC.

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Ohio HVAC Technicians 10-Hour Continuing Education

10 CE hrs

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Requirements at a glance

What Ohio Requires of HVAC Technicians

Set by Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance

CE hours required
10 hours
per renewal year
Renewal cycle
Every year
License classes
HVAC
Exam to renew
Not required

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The Course Ohio HVAC Technicians Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance requires.

  • 10 hours

    of board-approved CE every year

    1 license class
    • HVAC

    Our course for this license is on the way.

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Required subject matter

Topics Ohio HVAC Technicians Must Cover

Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • 10 hours from any approved specialty course (HVAC/refrigeration); no sub-topic mandate

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Ohio

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 10 hours and topics Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance 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 through the board's portal within 14 days. Then renew every year.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Ohio HVAC Technician License

Who has to renew

Ohio hvac technicians holding a HVAC license renew with Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance.

When to renew

Ohio hvac technicians licenses renew every year, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4740.06)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Ohio sets hvac technicians requirements by license class (HVAC). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance requires 10 hours every year, including 10 hours from any approved specialty course (HVAC/refrigeration); no sub-topic mandate. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Ohio hvac technicians course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records; Ohio audits can reach back several years.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Ohio, completions are submitted through the board’s online licensing portal, within 14 days of completion.

  5. 5

    Renew with Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance

    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 Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance

Questions Ohio hvac technicians ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Ohio hvac technicians need?
Ohio hvac technicians must complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance.
Which license classes does the Ohio hvac technicians CE requirement apply to?
The 10 hours requirement applies to: HVAC.
What topics are required for Ohio hvac technicians continuing education?
Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance requires coverage of: 10 hours from any approved specialty course (HVAC/refrigeration); no sub-topic mandate.
How are completed CE hours reported to Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance?
Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal within 14 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Ohio hvac technicians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Ohio requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Ohio HVAC Technicians Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Ohio professionals choose us

Ohio HVAC Technicians CE, Done Right

Every hvac technicians course is built to meet Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance 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 Ohio HVAC Technician License on Time

10 hours every year — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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