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Expanded HVAC courses coming soon!

We listened to your requests, and we're excited to announce our newest PHCC Academy® offerings, available at a low price only to our Partners as a benefit to your members.
 
In addition to ESCO Institute's EPA Section 608 and Low GWP Refrigerant (A2L) Safety, we are adding the following to our catalog with an official launch planned for August: 
 
Basic Refrigeration & Charging Procedures
Refrigeration Cycle, Refrigerants and Components
R-22/R-410A Mechanical Refrigeration Troubleshooting: Electrical & Mechanical Test Procedures
R-410A Safety Training Course
Electrical Theory & Application for HVAC Course
Basic Electronic Components
Basic Electronic Circuits
High Performance Heat Pumps (Energy SkilledTM Recognition)
Heat Pump System Diagnostics
Water Heaters
  
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It’s Back Again This Fall! - Don’t Miss Out on Business Leadership Essentials! 

 
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Enrollment is now open for Business Leadership Essentials - a 10-week learning and networking program designed for current and emerging leaders in the plumbing and HVAC industry. The program helps participants strengthen leadership skills, improve business acumen, and drive meaningful results. Developed in partnership with GoalMakers, Business Leadership Essentials provides practical strategies you can apply immediately.  

The Fall cohort kicks off on Wednesday, September 23, with bi-weekly, facilitated live Zoom sessions running through December 2!

Pricing & Discounts:
  • $995 Solo Learner: Lifetime access to the live + self-paced experience.
  • Team Discounts: Enroll a pair or group of 3+ to save up to $100 per person.
Explore the  Program & Sign Up

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from successful alumni:

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Train the Trainer Virtual Course

 

Our Train the Trainer certification courses were designed specifically for contractors and manufacturers to deliver high quality training to their team members in the field.

Who Should Attend?

Service Managers – Manufacturers – Anyone Directly Training Technicians

Pricing:

Train the Trainer Beginner Course - 
Member: $175
Non-Member: $250

Train the Trainer Beginner + Advanced Courses Bundle
(Save $100!)
Member: $250
Non-Member: $400

 

Beginner Level Certification:
Classes Meet Monthly June 2026 – December 2026

  • 2026 Schedule, 90-minute virtual sessions beginning at 9am MT for Beginning Course:

    • June 23
    • July 21
    • Aug 25
    • Sep 22
    • Oct 27
    • Nov 24
    • Dec 15 - Capstone

PHCC Train the Trainer Beginner Course Flyer

Our beginner level certification is a virtual Train the Trainer program focusing on quick impact and individual training sessions:

● Trainer is more than just a title

● Instructional Design & Lesson Planning

● Classroom Management & Facilitation for Beginners

● Communication Skills for Instructors

● Classroom vs field vs virtual training basics

● Gamified training for more engaging training

 

Advanced Level Certification:
Classes Meet Monthly January 2027 – July 2027

2027 Schedule, 90-minute virtual sessions beginning at 9am MT for Advanced Course:

  • Jan 26
  • Feb 23
  • Mar 23
  • Apr 20
  • May 25
  • Jun 15
  • Jul 27 - Capstone

PHCC Train the Trainer Advanced Course Flyer

Prerequisite: PHCC Train the Trainer Beginner Course

Our Advanced level certification is a virtual Train the Trainer program focusing on long-term training strategy:

● Use data to make training decisions

● Effective Mentorships

● Learning Fundamentals in the Trades

● Developing a training culture of continuous leaders

● Training starts at onboarding

● Advanced Classroom Manager & Facility Techniques

 

REGISTER HERE
 

PHCC-ASA 2026 Joint Legislative Conference Brings Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill

Falls Church, Va. — The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) and the American Supply Association (ASA) successfully joined forces with the 2026 PHCC-ASA Joint Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., with contractors, distributors and industry leaders delivering a unified message to lawmakers on workforce development, energy policy and regulatory certainty.

Held May 5-6 at the YOTEL Washington D.C., the conference brought together members from across the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping industries for direct engagement with federal legislators and staff on issues impacting contractors, suppliers and consumers nationwide.

Throughout the conference, attendees advocated for policies designed to strengthen the skilled trades workforce, preserve consumer energy choice and modernize federal energy regulations in a way that supports innovation and affordability.

“Our industry depends on practical policies that support workforce development, regulatory consistency and reliable energy solutions,” said Mark Valentini, PHCCVice President of Legislative Affairs. “This conference gave contractors and industry stakeholders the opportunity to bring real-world perspectives directly to Capitol Hill and demonstrate the essential role our industry plays in the American economy.”

Conference attendees urged lawmakers to support workforce initiatives that strengthen career and technical education, registered apprenticeships and employer-driven training solutions to help address the ongoing skilled labor shortage affecting contractors and suppliers nationwide.

Participants also advocated for policies that preserve consumer energy choice and provide consistent federal energy regulations for manufacturers, distributors and contractors. Attendees emphasized the importance of maintaining access to multiple energy sources while supporting modernization of federal efficiency standards in a way that promotes affordability, innovation and long-term market stability.

The conference featured issue briefings from industry advocacy leaders, political analysis from nationally recognized pollster and government affairs strategist Brent Buchanan, and advocacy coaching sessions designed to prepare attendees for meetings on Capitol Hill.

Networking and collaboration remained a key part of the event, including evening events that brought together contractors, distributors, and manufacturers to discuss the future of the industry.

“Partnering with PHCC for this event was an exceptional opportunity to bring a vital segment of our industry’s supply chain to Washington, D.C., ensuring lawmakers on Capitol Hill remain informed about how critical workforce and energy legislation impacts our businesses, our customers, and the communities we serve,” said Steve Rossi, ASA Vice President of Advocacy.

The PHCC-ASA Joint Legislative Conference concluded May 6 following congressional meetings and a closing reception with industry leaders.
 

Legislative Conference

Sign Up Now: Registration for 2026 Event Now Open!

Make plans now to register and attend the PHCC 2026 Legislative Conference—co-hosted with industry partner The American Supply Association (ASA)—to meet with your lawmakers and educate them on the significant role our industry can play in promoting energy, economic, and workforce policies that are important to our industry and will move America forward. You will have access to:

  • Insider political analysis from media personality and professional pollster.
  • Targeted issues briefing and effective advocacy tips from PHCC’s Government Relations team and top Washington lobbyists.
  • Personalized coaching provided by PHCC’s federal lobbyist on conducting meetings with legislators and staff.
  • IN-PERSON visits with your representatives in Congress.
  • Easy-to-use technology providing access to your meetings schedule and to help you navigate Capitol Hill.

And, you’ll be able to educate policymakers on:

  • Protecting America’s energy future through fuel choice.
  • The importance of reforming American energy policy to adapt to a changing world.
  • Supporting workforce programs and registered apprenticeships.

Here’s What You Need:

Registration
Hotel Block
Schedule

Need to register multiple attendees/guests? Be sure to use the GROUP registration option. Early Bird and Hotel Block Close April 10.
 
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