How to Select the Right Training Leader for Your Technicians
NexTech Academy makes online vocational training for aspiring electricians, HVAC technicians and plumbers faster, easier and arguably, more effective. A great deal of these benefits is due to the quality of the content, depth of course topics, robustness of the platform and self-guided learning. But there is something else that makes a critical difference in […]
North American Technician Excellence Officially Recognized NexTech Academy As A Training Provider!
NATE® (North American Technician Excellence) was founded in 1997 and is the nation’s largest non-profit organization for HVACR and refrigeration technicians. We respect that NATE® exams are continuously updated to represent the real world of HVACR as it changes rapidly. These exams are developed by a group of industry experts nationwide and the subjects of […]
Training Then, Training Today, & Training Tomorrow
Training is a part of the employee learning experience and company alignment process that never ends. Specifically speaking, training for technicians in the residential home service trades has always been a very hands-on learning experience since the invention of plumbing in ancient civilizations, Carrier’s invention of the modern air conditioning system in 1902, and the […]
Navigating NexTech Academy
How is NexTech Academy organized? NexTech Academy users can select their trade training track during the sign-up process. We have the following training tracks available: Plumbing Technical Training Electrical Technical Training HVAC Cooling Start (for members that want to start learning the basics of cooling first) HVAC Heating Start (for members that want to start […]
Calculating Continuing Education Training For Online Technical Training
Tracking time spent learning is important in the trades for many reasons, such as: Understanding the pace in which students are learning—knowing where they are excelling and identifying topics they find more difficult. Fulfilling continuing education credits for licensure. For example, in Minnesota master and journeyworker plumbers must complete 16 hours of approved continuing education […]
Frequently Asked Question Resources
Implementing NexTech Academy into your company may feel like a lot of work, but we have you covered. We understand what it takes to grow your technicians and tailoring a training program to fit with your company initiatives. Our FAQ page provides you with the resources to the questions you may have about our vocational […]
How Can a Nexstar Network Membership Help Plumber Technicians Train with NexTech Academy?
Plumbing business owners looking to get ahead and stay ahead tend to surround themselves with similarly minded owners. They lean on each other to build success by sharing ideas that improve all facets of their operations. That’s the same idea that drives membership in the Nexstar Network. Nexstar Network is an association of plumbing and […]
How the Smart Home Changes What Your Techs Need to Know
A home is no longer just a home. It’s fast becoming a smart home. What’s a smart home? In its simplest terms, a smart home is a home (or apartment, condo, or living space) with core functions that can be operated using internet-connected devices such as a smartphone or control pads. For example, turning on […]
How Home Service Business Owners Can Improve the Skills of Their Technicians in 18 to 24 Months via Online Training at NexTech Academy
Learning a skilled trade such as plumbing, HVAC or electrical takes time. But how much? Traditional vocational training programs and apprenticeship programs could take as long as 4-5 years to complete, nearly as long as earning a college degree. NexTech Academy, on the other hand, can offer this same program in two years or less. […]
How Can a Nexstar Network Membership Help HVAC Technicians Train with NexTech Academy?
Running a successful HVAC business involves a good measure of luck and timing. These variables are obviously beyond an HVAC business owner’s control. You can’t create demand. You can’t cause HVAC equipment to fail. You can’t force an increase in new installations. You can’t change mandates, regulations or tax incentives for eco-friendly upgrades. However, there […]
