What is a Self-Directed Learning Program?

An Overview 

Self-directed learning courses offer you access to well-designed course material without leaving your home or office.

This course format also allows you to review and study the material at your own pace and provides exercises that enable you to evaluate how well you are learning the material.

Self-Directed Learning offers the practicing professional a convenient and flexible approach to continuing education in the HVAC&R field.

Participants completing each course earn the appropriate number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Hours (PDHs). CEUs and PDHs are listed after the course titles below.

How ASHRAE Self-Directed Learning Courses Work

When you enroll, you will receive a complete set of course materials and skill development exercises along with detailed instructions on how to complete the course. Courses are designed to make learning easy and interesting by dividing the material into a series of study units.

• Each unit includes the following:
• Clear and concise discussion of the technical topic covered in the unit
• Examples that show you how to apply the principles you've learned
• Skill Development Exercises that give you experience in applying the newly acquired knowledge and allow you to assess your progress in learning the material

ASHRAE staff provides full support while you are taking the course. You will send your completed Skill Development Exercises to ASHRAE where your progress will be monitored. Your work will be returned with exercise solutions. Your inquiries about technical concepts will be handled by instructors who are technically competent in the subject area.

When You Finish

Upon successful completion of the course, including all Skill Development Exercises, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and 3.5 CEUs for all courses.

More importantly, you will have developed practical HVAC engineering knowledge that will enable you to be a stronger contributor on the job and to enhance your chances for career growth.

Who Should Enroll in These Courses?

• Recent engineering graduates working in the HVAC&R industry.
• Experienced engineers who have entered the HVAC&R industry from another field.
• Architects, technicians, and construction or building management professionals who want to increase their knowledge of HVAC&R