HeatSpring Partners with Skillcat to Deliver Foundational HVAC Training

We’re excited to announce a new partnership between HeatSpring and Skillcat to help HVAC contractors build stronger teams. Bringing together HeatSpring’s industry-leading specialized training with Skillcat’s platform for fundamental HVAC education creates a more complete learning ecosystem for the trades.

Why This Partnership Matters

It’s hard to build a good team. With three HVAC technicians leaving the trades for every one new hire, companies need efficient, effective ways to train new workers while keeping their existing teams working. Our partnership with Skillcat addresses this challenge by combining foundational training with advanced specializations.

Skillcat: a Learning Platform for HVAC Technicians

The Skillcat platform delivers the core competencies every HVAC professional must master. Here’s what makes Skillcat exceptional for fundamental training:

• Mobile-First Learning: Technicians can access over 300 hours of simulation-based training directly from their phones, making it easy to learn during downtime or at home
• Affordable Access: At just $10 per month, contractors can affordably train entire crews without breaking their budgets
• Real-World Simulations: Interactive training modules that mirror actual field conditions help technicians apply knowledge immediately

Skillcat’s strength lies in taking someone with little to no HVAC experience and quickly building the fundamental knowledge they need to be productive in the field. Their systematic approach to core concepts—from basic refrigeration cycles to electrical troubleshooting—provides the solid foundation that every successful HVAC career requires.

Real Impact for Contractors

This partnership solves a real problem for HVAC contractors: how to efficiently develop a skilled workforce that can handle both everyday service calls and premium installations.

For New Hires: Skillcat provides the fastest path from zero experience to job-ready technician, with fundamental training that contractors can trust.

For Growing Businesses: The combination allows contractors to systematically develop their teams—using Skillcat for broad-based training and HeatSpring for the specialized knowledge that commands higher margins.

For Industry Leadership: Contractors using both platforms position themselves to capture emerging opportunities in heat pumps, building electrification, and energy efficiency—markets that require both solid fundamentals and advanced expertise.

Looking Forward

The HVAC industry is evolving rapidly, with new technologies, regulations, and customer expectations reshaping how we work. Heat pumps are becoming mainstream, building codes are emphasizing efficiency, and customers increasingly want comprehensive energy solutions.

Success in this environment requires technicians with unshakeable fundamentals AND the specialized knowledge to work confidently with emerging technologies. Our partnership with Skillcat ensures that combination is accessible to every contractor, regardless of size or budget.

Getting Started

HVAC contractors interested in leveraging this partnership can start with Skillcat’s fundamental training programs for immediate workforce development needs. When your technicians are ready for advanced specialization, HeatSpring’s courses in heat pumps, building science, and energy systems provide the next level of professional development.

Together, we’re building the skilled HVAC workforce the industry needs—one that’s prepared for both today’s service requirements and tomorrow’s opportunities.

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