Air-Source Heat Pump Retrofit Best Practices Training
This NRCan‑funded pilot course offers practical, industry‑ready air‑source heat pump retrofit training at no cost for 20 participants.
Overview
Air‑source heat pumps (ASHPs) are a key technology for improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in buildings. Achieving optimal performance in retrofit applications requires adherence to established best practices, including accurate load calculations, appropriate airflow design and proper system sizing.
This is a live, instructor‑led online course focused on ASHP retrofit best practices. Through guided instruction, step-by-step demonstrations and structured use of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) tools, participants gain a strong understanding of how these principles are applied in real‑world residential retrofit scenarios.
The course content is developed using technical resources from the Leadership in Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP) team at CanmetENERGY-Ottawa, NRCan and the initial pilot delivery is fully funded by LEEP.
Who should take this course
This course is designed for:
- HVAC students and emerging workforce participants
- Apprentices and early‑career professionals
- Industry professionals (such as Energy Advisors, HVAC designers and HVAC Contractors) seeking to strengthen their understanding of ASHP retrofit best practices
What you’ll gain
By participating in this course, you’ll gain:
- Exposure to NRCan developed best practices for air source heat pump retrofits used across the Canadian HVAC sector
- A strong understanding of retrofit design considerations, including load calculations, airflow concepts and system sizing
- Experience working with NRCan’s ASHP sizing and selection web app in guided, real world scenarios
- Greater confidence in applying best practice approaches when supporting or carrying out ASHP retrofit work
- Insight into industry expectations for energy efficient heat pump installations in residential retrofits
As a pilot offering, you’ll also have the opportunity to help shape future delivery of ASHP best practices training by sharing feedback on the course experience.
Course details
- Format: Online synchronous (scheduled live classes through Microsoft Teams)
- Dates: May 19, 2026 to June 4, 2026
- Schedule: Tuesday and Thursdays 6 pm to 8 pm
Register
Admission requirements
Registration for continuing education is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is considered complete once we confirm your seat by email. For more information, email: .
Fees
Tuition is fully funded, for a limited time, by NRCan through the LEEP initiative.
About the pilot
This course is delivered as part of a pilot initiative led by NRCan and offered through NSCC Continuing Education. The pilot explores college-based delivery of ASHP retrofit best practices training while gathering insights to support future improvements and expansion.
