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Why Join ASHRAE

ASHRAE Membership

ASHRAE membership is open to any person associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration. ASHRAE is unique because its membership is drawn from a wide range of disciplines relating to the HVAC&R field. Approximately 51,000 individuals from more than 100 nations belong to the Society

Discounts on Publications

ASHRAE members earn 15% off publications through www.ashrae.org/bookstore. Hundreds of titles are available including the complete collection of ASHRAE Standards including 90.1, 62.1 and 189.1.

Develop Leadership Skills

When you join ASHRAE, you are making an investment in yourself. When you become active in the Society by giving your time and sharing your knowledge, you get even more out of that investment.

Network with Industry Professionals

Each month, all over the world, ASHRAE chapters convene for an informational program featuring a speaker or topic that is key to professionals in the industry. Meet with your peers and share ideas!
 
 
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Education & Certification
 

 

 

Self-Directed or Group Learning

Continuing Education Opportunities from the ASHRAE Learning Institute


Few engineers entering the HVAC&R industry have a complete understanding of HVAC&R fundamentals. Now they can learn the basics from self-directed and group learning course books. Designed to make the process easy and interesting, ASHRAE Learning Institute offers these flexible and affordable learning texts for evaluating success in HVAC&R.

Each course book includes the following:

  • Clear and concise discussion of the technical topic covered
  • Examples that show how to apply the lesson's principles
  • Skill development exercises that test students' ability to apply the newly acquired knowledge and answer sheets to assess progress in learning the material

Two Ways to Learn:

Self-Directed Learning

Ideal for practicing professionals, recertificants and recent grads

Self-Directed Learning course books offer a convenient and flexible approach to continuing education in the HVAC&R field. The SDL learning format allows for review and study at your own pace and provides exercises that evaluate your progress.

Includes:

  • Course book with complete set of exercises
  • Examples on how to apply the principles you've learned
  • Skill development exercises

Group Learning

Ideal for companies and ASHRAE Chapters

Group training allows you to select your own instructor to present the text for your training needs. Each learning course book is suitable for a series of evening or lunch time sessions, offering the practicing professional a convenient and flexible approach to continuing education. Some courses may not be available for group learning.

Includes:

  • Student course books with complete set of exercises
  • Instructor's materials
  • PowerPoint presentation
  • Answer sheets for exercises
 
 
 
 

Available Course Books:

Fundamentals of Psychrometrics Purchase
Fundamentals of Building Operation, Maintenance, and Management Purchase
Fundamentals of Steam System Design Purchase
Fundamentals of Air System Design Purchase
Fundamentals of Heating and Cooling Loads Purchase
Fundamentals of Heating Systems Purchase
Fundamentals of Refrigeration Purchase
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics Purchase
Fundamentals of Water System Design Purchase

 

Pricing

Self-Directed Learning: $150 ($128 ASHRAE Member) per course book

Group: ASHRAE Chapter: $59 per course book (minimum 10)
University/college: $59 per course book (minimum 10)
Company: $79 per course book (minimum 10)

For more details, contact ASHRAE Publications Dept. at educopies@ashrae.org or by calling 1-678-500-3917.

Completion Certificate and Awarding of PDHs

Students receive a course completion certificate designating continuing education credits. Each group learning course book typically earns continuing education credits corresponding to the number of course hours presented. Individuals are responsible for contacting their relevant governing body to determine whether an activity qualifies for that body's continuing education credits.

Textbooks and eLearning Companion Readers

These course readers can function as a stand-alone reference, or may accompany corresponding eLearning course online modules. ASHRAE eLearning offers over a hundred courses in HVAC, refrigeration, high-performance buildings, and data centers. Each allows you to train around your schedule or your employees, saving you time and travel expenses. Learn more

Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems Purchase
Fundamentals of HVAC Systems Purchase