Eligibility Requirements for ASHRAE Certification

Each ASHRAE certification program will have its own eligibility requirements that candidates must meet in order to be eligible to earn that certification. These requirements will consist of sets of stated combinations of education and experience in the HVAC&R industry. Each candidate will be required to submit a completed application indicating how he or she meets the eligibility requirements for a specific certification program. After receiving approval from ASHRAE, the candidate will be instructed on how to register for the appropriate examination. A candidate who successfully passes an ASHRAE certification examination will be known as a Certificant.

A new application will be required for each ASHRAE certification program.

Membership in ASHRAE will not be required for participation in any ASHRAE certification program. However, ASHRAE members will receive discounts on certification examinations.