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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
6 courses
$5,472*
*Based on course prices for AY 25-26, subject to change.

Why This Certificate?
What You'll Study
SIX REQUIRED COURSES
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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.
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.