EPA 608 Certification
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ConSol is the official training partner of CHEERS, an EPA 608 approved provider

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EPA 608 certification is federally required — every technician who handles equipment containing refrigerants must be certified under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. The required certification type depends on the nature of your work.

A2L & A3 Low-GWP Refrigerant mandated transition — Starting January 1, 2025, the AIM Act mandates the use of low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants in all new cooling and refrigeration equipment, with full compliance required by 2026. This supplemental course prepares technicians to safely handle these low-GWP, flammable refrigerants.

Covers Type I, II & III
All appliance types
EPA 608 Universal Certification

Get certified across all appliance types with Type I, II, and III coverage — one course, one price, complete qualifications.

$175
One-time, all-inclusive
Best Value
Bundle Certification
EPA 608 Universal + A2L & A3 Low-GWP

Get certified in EPA 608 and ready for the low-GWP refrigerants now required in all new equipment — the most complete package available.

$200
One-time, all-inclusive
Exam only
EPA 608 Universal Exam Only

Already studied? Take the final exam to earn your EPA 608 Universal certification covering Type I, II, and III.

$85
One-time payment

Only need one type of certification?

Each type covers a specific category of equipment — pick the one that aligns with your certification goals. Not sure which type is right for you? Visit our FAQ section to learn more.

EPA 608 Type I, Type II, or Type III Certification
Choose the certification that aligns with the equipment you work with or are training toward.
$150
one-time, all-inclusive

Certification process

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Choose your certification

Pick Type I, II, III, Universal, or Bundle based on your work

02
Enroll & purchase

Create an account and complete your one-time purchase

03
Complete the course

Self-paced, fully online — study on any device, anytime

04
Take the proctored exam
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A proctored exam is taken online while monitored via webcam. This ensures fairness and allows you to test remotely from any desktop or laptop with a webcam.

Access your exam immediately — no scheduling required

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Receive your certification card

Digital in 3 business days, physical within 10 business days.

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Not sure which course is right for you? Check out our FAQs or learn more about each course in our course catalog.

I found the training very helpful and easy to understand. It made complex HVAC and EPA concepts much clearer and gave me more confidence in applying what I learned on the job. I would definitely recommend it to anyone working in the field or preparing for certification.

Dejay H.

I really enjoyed this training. It helped me understand complex EPA 608 concepts in a clear, practical way. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone preparing for their certification.

Jose E.

I found the training helpful because it clearly explained the key EPA refrigerant recovery and leak repair rules in a simple way. It made the procedures and regulations easier to understand and remember.

Gabriel H.

Very straightforward design and simple teaching of complex knowledge. I would recommend it to others 100% because it truly simplifies everything and brings it all together at the same time.

Nicholas M.

I really liked the platform; I think the content is well-structured and very easy to access. Highly recommended for anyone who needs it.

Alejandro H.

This program was actually very well put together and designed. It explained a lot that I didn't realize and gives me a lot of confidence.

Christian H.

This training was very helpful and seems to be direct and to the point. The training helped me to know the laws that surround refrigerant use. I would recommend this training to anyone.

Richard B.

This training course was extremely helpful and very informative on the subject matter. Gave me many chances to reflect on the questions and helped with the answers.

Joshua P.

I am an apprentice for a HVAC company and getting my EPA certification was on my to-do list to become a tech. ConSol training was a great website to use to receive this certification, made it easy to learn and understand — would definitely recommend to others.

Nathan D.

I learned a lot from this course, everything I learned is valuable and I can't wait to use it in the field. The training helped me understand the concept of HVAC and taught me what to do in certain situations. I would absolutely recommend this to friends or family that are wanting to get into HVAC.

Alexavier V.

Group pricing for organizations

Equip your students and technicians for success. Our flexible format and engaging educational content empowers our clients to achieve a 99% EPA 608 success rate. One-time payments and unparalleled value make it easy for your organization's learners to move from the classroom to the field quickly and with confidence.

Frequently asked questions

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