All Elite Software programs can be learned without formal training. We've included a tutorial chapter (#3 in our manuals) designed to aid you in learning our software. However, depending on your background and the complexity of the programs you want to learn, training can be an invaluable aid to quickly becoming an efficient and productive user of the software.

There are numerous training options available. The most cost effective training options involve training companies that have offices near you or that travel frequently to your area. Shown below is a schedule of upcoming training events around the country. More are being posted all the time, so check frequently for an updated list.

In addition to the posted schedule, the companies listed below also offer custom training services where they travel to you or you travel to them. Many of the companies listed below offer training not only on Elite Software computer programs, but on many other hvac related topics as well. Be sure to click on the logos of the training companies so that you can visit their web sites and learn more of what they offer.

Training for the Trades

• Offering Education Courses for the HVAC/R Industry
• Based in Kentucky, servicing on-site and on-line via the Internet.
• Branch offices in Wilmington, North Carolina, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Fort Worth, Texas.
• Phone: 859-468-6000
• Contact: John Walsh, Elite Software's National Sales Manager and National Trainer
  Current Rhvac users can call John at 859-468-6000 for free Rhvac tech support available 24/7. Prospective software buyers can call John for a free 15 minute software training tour. John also provides on-site training and on-line web classes for very reasonable fees. Call for details or visit this webpage for TFTT's training schedule.
  
• Author of Hit the Load J and Now That’s a Plan
• John is a NATE provider of continuous education. One such course is Training on computerized heat load method number 1117-0004. John also has approval for Continuous Education Units in many states. For example, approved by the State of Texas for a classroom on Rhvac (#4590). Another example: Florida CEU #0009130 "Computerized Residential HVAC Load Calculation." More CEU's for other states and other topics too numerous to list.
  
  
• TFTT is scheduled to host the following classes:
  
  • July 13, 2011 Minnesota
    
  • August 3, 2011 Wisconsin
    
  • August 9, Long Island, NY LIPA
    
  • August 24, Long Island, NY LIPA
    
  • September 16, Austin, TX
    
  • September 23, Los Angeles, CA
    
    
  • See some past on-site classroom pictures here: front and back. Call John for details on registering for classes.
    

• Energy Consulting and Training
• Training on Rhvac, Drawing Board, Manual D Ductsize, and more
• Training Resources for HERS and Energy Star Certification
• Based in Houston Texas with support help in San Antonio, Nacogdoches, Illinois and Oklahoma
• Phone: 832-795-1003
• Contact: Gary C Lewis, Elite Software VP of Energy Support Training
• See bio here
• Certifications  
  RESNET Certified HERS Rater
  Energy Star Partner
• Training Schedule Below

Certification Courses offer support to help HVAC License Contractors achieve their certifications quickly and are conducted by Certified HERS and BPI Trainers only.

Elite Software programs are included in the price of certain certification courses listed below.

Home Energy Rater Courses That Include Testing and Certification:
(Web Based and Classroom Combo or Classroom Only Training Available)

Home Energy Survey Professional (HESP ) Courses That include Testing and Certification:

Energy Star - Version 3 - Update Training for the Certified Home Energy Rater:

• Indoor Environmental Consultants
• Based in Florida
• Phone: (941) 488-1700
• Contact: Dennis J Stroer

Tradewinds Appropriate Technologies

• Energy and Indoor Air Quality Consultants
• Based in Texas
• Nationwide Manual J load calculations (www.ManualJDesign.com)
• Phone: (254) 799-1326
• Contact: Tim Everett

Pro-Trac, Inc.

• Professional Training, Consulting, and Continuing Education
• Based in Florida
• Phone: (386) 547-3218
• Contact: Len Gaspary

International Indoor Comfort Research

• Training and Consumer Protection Organization
• Based in Washington State
• Phone: (360) 671-7773
• Contact: Ken Summers

Advance Software Solutions Centre Pte Ltd (ASSC)

• Specializing in HVAC Solutions, Pipe Flow Analysis & Systems Design, Pipe Stress, and Industrial Training/Consulting
• Exclusivity territory: Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia
• Phone: +65-6254 4326 Fax:+65-6254 4066
• Contact: Bryan Er
  Exclusive software distributor for Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia

Mechanical Systems Design & Consulting Inc. (MSDC)

• Advanced classes in ACCA Manuals J, S and D through interactive use of Elite's Rhvac program.
• All classes are scheduled on an as needed basis through SCE ESQI program. Currently, classes only available to SCE ESQI program participating contractors.
• Phone: 951-698-2989
• Contact: Jeff Henning
  
• California licensed C-20 mechanical contractor directly associated with all aspects of residential new, service & retrofit design and installation for over 35 years.
• Current member of P.A.S.C. & ACCA.
• Former COB and technical director of the California subchapter of the ACCA (CALACCA).
• Currently sits on the ACCA West Coast Advisory committee.
• Current ACCA representative and sub committee chair for the Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO).
• Subcommittee chair for the “Western HVAC Performance Alliance,” residential QI.
• Certified ACCA EPIC Residential HVAC Instructor.
• Provides consulting, design review and ACCA Manuals J, S & D instruction and training for the Southern California Edison Energy Star Quality Installation Verification Rebate Program (QI 5).
• Provides heating & air conditioning CMC code compliant ACCA design, consulting and diagnostic testing to large and small residential building & HVAC contractors in the Southern California region.
• Not currently doing HVAC installation.