PHCC Academy®
Education built for contractors by contractors
PHCC Academy® Home Plumbing & HVAC Workforce Readiness Fast Track to Service & Repair Plumbing™ Fast Track to Service & Repair HVACR HVACR Pre-Apprentice Plumbing Pre-Apprentice HVACR Apprenticeship Plumbing Apprenticeship Business Leadership Essentials
The PHCC Educational Foundation provides innovative educational programming to enhance the growth and success of the Plumbing and HVACR industry workforce, delivering educational programs & training aimed at industry employees at every stage of their career.
The PHCC Academy® offers online Plumbing and HVACR Apprentice Courses for apprentices who need a non-classroom based method of Related Technical Instruction. This program is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship, as a reasonable option for apprentice training. Each course is the equivalent of one year of classroom instruction which is 156 hours.
The Foundation’s PHCC Academy® courses offer a standardized learning experience for company training, with course materials developed by industry experts and instructional designers. Our training is offered through The PHCC Academy®.
Why Use the PHCCWA Academy?
- Virtual & On-Demand: Train your team anytime, anywhere with no travel, no downtime, no excuses.
- Strengthens Company Culture: Structured learning fosters accountability, pride, and teamwork that raises the standard across your business.
- Boosts Profitability: Better-trained employees mean fewer callbacks, faster jobs, and happier customers with clear return on investment.
- Retains & Attracts Talent: Offering education signals you're invested in your people and top talent stays where they can grow.
- Maximizes ROI: A modest investment in education leads to long-term gains in productivity, loyalty, and brand reputation.
- Built by Contractors, for Contractors: Content is practical, relevant, and shaped by the challenges of real jobsite experiences.
- Soft Skills that Stick: Students are encouraged to opt into Trade Traction with Dennis the Apprentice covering real-world skills like:
- Accountability & punctuality
- Strong communication
- Work ethic & initiative
- Professionalism & respect
- Goal setting & personal growth
- Adaptability on the jobsite