Courses

IGSHPA's certificate course for HVAC technicians who install geothermal heat pump systems.

If you only take one heat pump training in your life, this is the one. Instructor John Siegenthaler wants this course to be your launching off point for more specialized heat pump training you will find in other courses.

This caters to all who are interested in seriously enhancing their knowledge and exposure to a broad spectrum of commissioning procedures supporting a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.

Become an IGSHPA Accredited Geothermal Installer. This is a foundational course for all geothermal installers, drillers, and designers.

The best way to get into the geothermal heat pump industry. Six modules of videos, discussion, reading, homework assignments, and quizzes led by the author of the IGSHPA Installation and Design manual.

Standing Column Wells have been the heat exchanger of choice in the Northeast U.S. for years, but there's concern about the reliability and environmental impact of these systems. This course uses data to teach proper design of Standing Column Wells.

This is a professional development course for people getting started with geothermal systems. You'll work through a series of video and reading assignments. The course finishes with a knowledge check to make sure you take away the most important concepts.

This advanced course builds on "Geothermal Heat Pump Fundamentals". You'll learn to design geothermal systems, along with more advanced sizing and installation techniques.

Become an IGSHPA Certified Residential Designer. Learn by doing. This course was designed for experienced geothermal professionals interested in becoming skilled designers.

This course will increase your awareness of possible hazards and important safety procedures that help prevent trenching incidents.

“Heat Pumps 101” is a free course from John Siegenthaler. It takes less than an hour to complete. You’ll learn the very basics of heat pump technology, including heat transfer, refrigeration, and what applications are commonly used.

This course will provide an overview of GSHP mechanics and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of their installation in new construction projects.

Dr. Charles Remund, author of the IGSHPA Design Manual, explains how to design a ground heat exchanger for a commercial geothermal system.

Learn Geothermal HVAC Design fundamentals, with emphasis on building load (residential, commercial and institutional) development, leading to bore field specification from industry legend Al Koenig.

This course focuses on the necessary calculations along with the recommended installation practices for deep geothermal borehole design and installation.

Real time geothermal monitoring has finally become economical for installers. Real time monitoring significantly reduces risk for property owners and can verify system performance. Take this course to learn how to install and commission the GES.