Skilled Trades Training Certifications
Interplay Learning, accredited by IACET and recognized by NATE, EPA, and HVAC Excellence, delivers high-quality skilled trades certifications and training—including OSHA 10 and 30 courses—in innovative, accessible formats that improve learner outcomes and prepare students effectively for industry certifications like EPA 608.
Delivering the Highest Standard in Skills Trades Certifications and Training
Accredited by IACET and recognized by NATE, Interplay Learning provides high-quality skilled trades certificates and essential training for individuals, teams, and students.
Recognized for Excellence in Training
The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) is widely regarded as the gold standard in professional training accreditations. To earn the ANSI/IACET accreditation, Interplay met rigorous criteria to ensure its training is among the highest quality in the world.
Certifications and Accreditations
Interplay Learning is recognized by several leading organizations in the skilled trades industry, including:
- North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
- International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
- United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- HVAC Excellence
Success Stories
Use Innovative Learning Resources like Local 94
"Interplay Learning has significantly enhanced our training program at IUOE Local Union 94. By offering accessible and innovative learning resources, we've seen higher pass rates and more motivated learners."
David Hawkins, Training Director, IUOE Local Union 94
Effectively Prepare Your Students for Certifications
“Interplay has helped our students pass their EPA 608 certification as they have training courses on all four sections of the test. When you're able to practice in a virtual environment you can learn a lot of lessons safely, so Interplay really helps prepare them for the real world."
DJ Mumau, HVAC Instructor, ICTC
OSHA Training
Get OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Training
Interplay offers OSHA 10 Construction, OSHA 10 General Industry, and OSHA 30 Construction safety training, available in English and Spanish. Interplay partners with CareerSafe, an OSHA-authorized online outreach training provider, to deliver web-based safety training and study guides to help learners prepare for their final assessment.
- OSHA 10 Construction Training
- OSHA 10 General Industry Training
- OSHA 30 Construction Training
EPA 608 Certification
Interplay Learning offers online certification for technicians and exam proctoring for the EPA 608 Universal Certification. Courses include Core, Type I (Small Appliances), Type II (High Pressure and Very High Pressure Appliances), and Type III (Low Pressure Appliances) to help workers earn their Universal Certification.
NATE HVAC Skilled Trades Certification
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification is one of the most important and widely recognized HVAC skilled trade certifications in the US. As the exclusive online training partner for the NATE Training Academy, Interplay's training helps people prepare for:
- NATE Certified HVACR Professional-5 (CHP-5) Exam
- Traditional core or specialty exams
- NATE Ready to Work certification
- Low-GWP Refrigeration certification
HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certifications
Interplay helps students prepare for HVAC Excellence exams and earn employment-ready certifications in:
- Air conditioning
- Basic refrigeration and charging procedures
- Electrical
- Electric heat
- Heat pumps
Certified Pool Operator® Certification
The Certified Pool Operator® training courses and certification provide individuals with the knowledge, techniques, and skills required for proper pool operations. The program is designed to meet the education needs of various roles, experience levels, and businesses, including multi-family maintenance, facility maintenance, and hospitality.
Continuing Education Credits
With IACET accreditation, learners can qualify for annual Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) accepted by state licensures or credentialing bodies. Learners can also use Interplay to earn NATE CEUs and maintain their skilled trades certificates.
Featured Skilled Trade Certification Prep Courses
- NATE CHP-5
- NATE Ready to Work
- EPA 608
- OSHA 10
- HVAC Excellence Employment Ready
Additional Resources
- NATE Certification and CEU Info Sheet
- Workplace Safety Info Sheet
- OSHA 10 and EPA 608 Info Sheet
- HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification Info Sheet
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Skilled Trades Course Catalog and Roadmap
The Skilled Trades Course Catalog and Roadmap offers industry expert-developed, interactive training across diverse industries such as HVAC, electrical, manufacturing, and clean energy, with courses available at beginner to advanced levels in multiple formats (video, 3D simulation, assessments), supporting certification preparation (OSHA 10, EPA 608) and continuing education units (NATE, IACET, NABCEP), and provided in both English and Spanish to help learners advance their technical skills and careers.
3D & VR Simulation-Based HVAC Training
Interplay Learning offers 3D and VR simulation-based online HVAC training programs that accelerate skill development, enabling technicians to gain hands-on experience and become job-ready in weeks rather than years, as demonstrated by case studies and testimonials highlighting faster productivity, increased confidence, and reduced callback rates for HVAC companies.
Online Skilled Trades Courses Catalog
Interplay offers a comprehensive online skilled trades course catalog with over 500 hours of structured, expert-developed training and realistic 3D simulations across categories like HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and safety, featuring learning and competency paths designed to prepare technicians for certifications such as NATE, IACET, EPA 608, and OSHA 10.
Interplay Academy Certificate Programs for Building Trades
Interplay Academy offers immersive, expert-led certificate programs in various construction trades—such as Data Centers, HVAC, Plumbing, Construction, Electrical, Multi-Family Maintenance, and Building Maintenance—providing learners with job-ready skills, industry-recognized credentials like OSHA 10 (with optional OSHA 30 upgrade), EPA 608, and HVAC Excellence certifications, and opportunities to connect with employers.
Commercial HVAC Training
Interplay Learning offers expert-led, simulation-based online commercial HVAC training combining 3D and VR technologies to rapidly develop, upskill, and retain technicians at all levels, helping companies like QuesTec Mechanical and Dual Temp create effective apprenticeship and career ladder programs that enhance workforce engagement, job readiness, and retention.
NATE Training Academy
Interplay Learning's NATE Training Academy offers comprehensive, flexible online courses in both English and Spanish to prepare HVAC technicians for NATE certification exams, including the Ready-to-Work Certificate and the Certified HVACR Professional-5 (CHP-5) across five detailed exam domains covering fundamentals, electrical controls, comfort and airflow, installation, and service.