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North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
Nonprofit HVACR technician certification body.
Official website ↗NATE Certification (Core plus Specialty, or CHP 5 pathway)North American Technician Excellence (NATE)You earn NATE certification either by passing the Core exam plus one Specialty exam in installation, service or senior level work, or through the CHP 5 pathway, five exams spanning fundamentals, electrical, airflow, installation and service.Certification$30NATE Ready to Work CertificateNorth American Technician Excellence (NATE)Aimed at technicians just starting out, this exam checks that you know basic HVACR components, common tools, measurements and units, basic heat transfer, and electrical and general safety before moving on to further NATE credentials.Certificate$60NATE HVAC Support Technician CertificateNorth American Technician Excellence (NATE)Designed for technicians with six months to one year on the job, this exam tests basic electricity, system components, installation and service tasks, and taking temperature and humidity measurements to reach desired comfort conditions.Certificate$75