CHD Resources

Neither participating in a preparatory activity nor purchasing a publication is a requirement for participating in the CHD program.  Resources available to help prepare for the CHD examination include, but are not limited to, the following:

Resources for CHD Exam Preparation

• CHD Candidate Guidebook Appendix A: Exam Blueprint
• Certification Study Guide: Certified HVAC Designer (CHD)
• 30-question CHD Practice Exam

Publications

• ASHRAE Handbooks: Fundamentals, HVAC Applications, and HVAC Systems and Equipment¹
• ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 15 - Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems
• ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55 - Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy
• ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 - Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
• ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 & User’s Manual
• ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 202 - Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems
• ASHRAE Standard 209 - Energy Simulation Aided Design for Building Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

¹(Member Grade and Associate Grade Members receive Access to the ASHRAE Handbook Online)

ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI) Archived, Online Courses

• Fundamentals and Application of Standard 55
• Fundamental Requirements of Standard 62.1 - 2016
• Complying with Standard 90.1-2016: HVAC/Mechanical
• Commissioning Process & Standard 202

ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI) Online, Instructor-led Training

• See Calendar for Currently Scheduled Courses

ASHRAE eLearning On Demand

• See Available Courses