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Trane, a brand of Trane Technologies, is a leading thermal management, building technology, and energy services company that creates innovative solutions while helping customers leverage their facilities to achieve their organizational goals.
With buildings accounting for almost half of the world’s energy consumption and 15% of global emissions attributed to heating/cooling buildings, this industry has become a key focus area for businesses and organizations challenged to reduce emissions, increase energy efficiency, and decrease operational costs. As a result, the industry is going through a transformation with more emphasis being placed on energy services, innovative technologies and holistic strategic programs.
As this dynamic industry is changing, it’s creating new, exciting opportunities for professionals who can help customers better meet their business, social, and environmental goals.
More About Trane
- Education
- Higher Education
- K-12
- Sustainability
- Commitment to Sustainability
As part of Trane Technologies, Trane contributes to a broader sustainability mission:
Trane Technicians, Everyday Heroes
Trane Service and Controls Technicians are the core of our Service business. These everyday heroes work both inside and outside of customer buildings to install, start-up, inspect, maintain, repair, upgrade and replace HVAC systems and Controls.
Visit our career site at www.Trane.com/Technician.
Commitment to Closing the Skills Gap
For Trane, helping to close the skills gap is not just a necessity; it is a responsibility. This unwavering commitment to this cause in our industry led Trane to become one of the first sponsors of the NC3 organization. Trane’s commitment to NC3 plays an important role in developing qualified professionals equipped with the skills needed to grow and sustain the industry. This collaboration also enables Trane to positively support technical education and workforce development in the fields of energy efficiency and sustainability.
Our NC3 certifications cover a range of industries. The HVAC specific certifications provide valuable training for future technicians in both residential and commercial applications. The remaining certifications apply to almost any industry as they involve basics on generative AI, data analytics, and decarbonization.
List of Certifications Offered
Generative AI: Boosting Efficiency & Creativity at Work and School
Data Analytics I : Harnessing the Power of Data
Data Analytics II : Optimizing Energy & Sustainability with Data Analytics
Decarbonization: Developing a Path Towards a Sustainable Future
To learn more about these advanced certifications, please contact Chris Harris.
NC3 Building Automation Systems (BAS) Certifications
- NC3 Trane BAS - 1: Intro to HVAC Systems, Building Control
- NC3 Trane BAS - 2: Automation, Spaces, Equipment, Security
- NC3 Trane BAS - 3: Set Points, Scheduling, Area & VAS, Points
- NC3 Trane BAS - 4: Chiller Plant Control, Alarms, Events
- NC3 Trane BAS - 5: Data Logs, Reports, Backup
Current NC3 Residential HVAC Certifications
- Airflow
- Refrigeration Diagnostics
- Variable Speed Motors
- Air-to-Air Heat Pumps
Chris Harris
NC3 Senior Program Manager | Trane
Where and How Can I Use These Certifications?
Data Analytics- Agriculture
- Business and Marketing
- Education
- Energy and the Environment
- Healthcare
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Scientific Research
- Sports and Entertainment
- Tech Innovation
- Building Energy Management
- Building Controls Operation
- Building Report Analysis
- Home HVAC System Installation and Retrofit
- Home HVAC Optimization
- Home HVAC Maintenance
Learn about how Trane was able to help these schools enhance their programs.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Morristown, TN
Calhoun Community College
Huntsville, AL
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL
Trane Technicians, Everyday Heroes
Trane Service and Controls Technicians are the core of our Service business. These everyday heroes work both inside and outside of customer buildings to install, start-up, inspect, maintain, repair, upgrade and replace HVAC systems and Controls. Please check out our video.
Visit our career site at www.Trane.com/Technician.
Click the Resources Below to Learn More
Trane Resources
NC3 Resources
- How to Participate in the NC3 Network
- Instructor Professional Development
- NC3 Certifications by Program
- NC3 Digital Badges
- Employer Certification Recognition
- NC3 Center of Excellence Framework Standards
- NC3 Annual Leadership Summit
- NC3 National Signing Day
Program Highlights
We at Trane are proud to work with NC3 to advance the cause of career and technical education. To help people find their way to meaningful and prosperous work, advancing not only themselves but also their communities.
Every student can benefit from Trane’s NC3 data analytics certifications because data analytics is a universal skill that promotes modern day problem-solving using data. Critical and analytical thinking is needed on the production floor, in the control room, in the board room and everywhere in between.
