IGSHPA Credentials
International Ground Source Heat Pump (IGSHPA) Certification
HeatSpring is an education provider partnered with IGSHPA to offer CEUs and certification courses for geothermal professionals.
Choose Your Credential
Please choose one of the credentials below to see more information, as well as which HeatSpring courses are approved.
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RIT
IGSHPA Residential Installation Technician
Learning to install GSHP systems will keep you competitive in the HVAC market, where consumers and utilities are focusing on high efficiency electric technologies.
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IGSHPA IGSHPA Ground Heat Exchanger (GHX) Installer Certificate
Designed for drillers, excavators, HVAC contractors, and others interested in the GHX installation, this course focuses on the part of the geothermal system that is “outside of the building”.
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IGSHPA IGSHPA Residential Service Technician (RST)
IGSHPA's certificate for HVAC technicians who perform service on geothermal heat pump systems.
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AI
IGSHPA Accredited Installer (AI)
Become an IGSHPA Accredited Geothermal Installer. This is a foundational course for all geothermal installers, drillers, and designers. Many government and utilities require this certification to access their incentive programs.
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CRD
IGSHPA Certified Residential Geothermal Designer (CRD)
Learn how to properly design a residential system, starting with the benefits and types of ground source heat pumps. After the course you'll be qualified to take (and pass!) the IGSHPA CRD exam.