Certificate in Building Design: HVAC

Learn HVAC systems design for modern buildings and infrastructure

Offered by the Schack Institute of Real Estate, the Certificate in Building Design: HVAC will cover the current methods and technologies utilized in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including how to manage and maintain them. These highly acclaimed courses are taught by experienced instructors and offer new and seasoned professionals the opportunity to review fundamental and complex concepts related to the practice of building design and HVAC systems.

By successfully completing this certificate, you will be able to do the following:

  • Update and expand your technical skills and knowledge.
  • Apply solutions learned in class to current projects.
  • Earn professional development hours toward your New York Professional Engineering (PE) license.

 

The Certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the six required courses within three years of declaring their certificate candidacy.

Learn HVAC systems design for modern buildings and infrastructure

Format

Online

Requirements

6 courses

Estimated Total Certificate Cost

$5,472*

*Based on course prices for AY 25-26, subject to change.

Air conditioning units on a roof of an industrial building

Why This Certificate?

Earn PDH for NY Engineering License

Earn 30 HSW hours for the American Institute of Architects members or 30 PDH for NYS Department of Education continuing education.

Expand Skills and Knowledge

Gain knowledge of building HVAC equipment and systems.

Learn HVAC Principles

Learn how to apply solutions to current projects.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

No, this certificate program is not a licensing, trade, or training program.

No, you are not a certified technician after the program.

These courses will teach you HVAC systems concepts. You will not have hands-on HVAC work.

You must complete all 6 courses to complete the certificate and cannot earn the certificate by just completing the 4 HVAC systems design courses.

If you have additional questions regarding this certificate, contact sps.realestate@nyu.edu.

General Certificate FAQ

It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.

 

Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.  

 

Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.

 

No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid. 

 

Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.

 

Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.