NATE Certified Technicians

North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) is the leading certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry and is the only test supported by the entire industry.

Vision:
Develop and promote excellence in the installation and service of HVAC equipment and systems.

Mission:
To recognize high-quality industry technicians through voluntary testing and certification.

Who Benefits from NATE?

Consumers
As NATE's momentum builds, consumers have good reasons to trust in the NATE-certified technicians: peace of mind, better system efficiency (and lower utility bills), comfort, and cost savings.

Technicians
Quality begins at the individual level. With NATE certification under their belts, technicians are finally recognized and rewarded for their expertise. Certification provides the competitive edge needed to succeed in installing and servicing today's sophisticated heating and cooling equipment. And as consumers gain awareness of NATE, the image of the entire industry - and those who work in it - soars.

Contractors
Highly qualified, NATE-certified technicians give contractors a valuable asset: better customer service with fewer callbacks. And that can mean more business and a better bottom line. In fact, nearly nine out of 10 consumers prefer a certified technician to service their HVAC/R systems, according to a survey by Decision Analyst for Contracting Business magazine. When it comes to hiring, contractors recognize that NATE-certified technicians have proven their systems proficiency.

Educators & Trainers
NATE's uniform standard of knowledge helps educators and trainers better prepare the technician workforce of tomorrow and underscores the importance of ongoing education to career success.

Manufacturers & Distributors
Nationally recognized for its stringent standards, NATE testing and certification encourages proper installation and service of HVAC equipment by highly skilled and trained technicians. Manufacturers and distributors reap the benefits with fewer warranty returns of defect-free components and ultimately, a better bottom line.

Utilities
Endorsed by the U.S. Department of Energy, the NATE program turns out technicians who are highly skilled in the proper installation and service of HVAC equipment, which means equipment that operates at peak efficiency, helping utilities achieve load shape and energy goals.