Upcoming In-Person Courses
April 2026
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Operator I
Seats availableStarts: Apr 13th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Apr 17th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,225.00
Register By: Apr 1st 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This second-level course dives into the provided RETA Industrial Refrigeration 1 book. The 4-1/2 days of training will cover all CARO exam topics and provide in depth information about the core refrigeration components. Students take an exam on the final day and receive a certificate upon passing. Optional RETA CARO exam available for an additional fee.
Completion of the Ammonia Refrigeration course is recommended.
Course Cost: $1,225.00
Course PDH: 36
Approved RETA PDH: 24
Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow
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PSM/RMP & SOP-MI Combo
Seats availableStarts: Apr 27th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: May 1st 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,600.00
Register By: Apr 17th 2026 5:00PMCollapse
This 5-day course combines the content of the PSM/RMP & SOP-MI courses to provide students comprehensive training on the entirety of OSHA & EPA's PSM/RMP requirements, including designated Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) as covered under IIAR Standards and other requirements. This course is aimed towards personnel seeking a cohesive understanding of everything involved in keeping their facilities compliant with all applicable regulations. PDH: 36
May 2026
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Ammonia Refrigeration and HAZWOPER Combo
Seats availableStarts: May 4th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: May 8th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,400.00
Register By: Apr 24th 2026 1:14PMCollapse
This 5-day course combines "Ammonia Refrigeration" and "HAZWOPER Hazardous Material Technician Training." It's essential for entry-level industrial refrigeration operators, PSM/RMP personnel, and responders to ammonia incidents. Students learn refrigeration fundamentals, PSM/RMP, and hands-on ammonia leak response techniques. Course includes quizzes and practical drills in a fully operational ammonia plant. Certificate awarded upon passing.
Course Cost: $1,400.00
Course PDH: 24
Approved RETA PDH: 8
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Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration
Seats availableStarts: May 4th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: May 6th 2026 5:00PMFee: $890.00
Register By: Apr 24th 2026 1:15PMCollapse
This 3-day refrigeration introductory course is essential for entry-level industrial refrigeration operators and those involved in PSM/RMP. Students learn the basics of refrigeration and federal OSHA & EPA's PSM/RMP requirements. The students will also get to learn with IRTC's fully operational industrial ammonia system. Quizzes are given and a certificate is awarded upon passing the class.
Course Cost: $890.00
Course PDH: 24
Approved RETA PDH: 8
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HAZWOPER 24
Seats availableStarts: May 6th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: May 8th 2026 5:00PMFee: $800.00
Register By: Apr 24th 2026 1:16PMCollapse
In this 24 HR course, students learn the requirements for responding to hazardous chemical releases per OSHA's definition of hazardous materials technicians. Training includes classroom and hands-on sessions in an operational ammonia plant, covering OSHA's HAZWOPER standard 1910.120(q). Students acquire skills to respond to and contain ammonia releases and engage in live emergency response drills.
Course Cost: $800.00
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HAZWOPER 8
No Seats availableStarts: May 7th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: May 7th 2026 5:00PMFee: $355.00
Register By: Apr 24th 2026 1:17PMCollapse
OSHA mandates that HAZWOPER Technician employees receive periodic refresher training. This 8-hour refresher course is for students who have completed the 24-hour Hazardous Material Technician Training and who would like a classroom based refresher course to fulfill their refresher training requirement.
Course Cost: $355.00
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Operator I
Seats availableStarts: May 11th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: May 15th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,225.00
Register By: Apr 29th 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This second-level course dives into the provided RETA Industrial Refrigeration 1 book. The 4-1/2 days of training will cover all CARO exam topics and provide in depth information about the core refrigeration components. Students take an exam on the final day and receive a certificate upon passing. Optional RETA CARO exam available for an additional fee.
Completion of the Ammonia Refrigeration course is recommended.
Course Cost: $1,225.00
Course PDH: 36
Approved RETA PDH: 24
Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow
June 2026
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Operator I
Seats availableStarts: Jun 15th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Jun 19th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,225.00
Register By: Jun 3rd 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This second-level course dives into the provided RETA Industrial Refrigeration 1 book. The 4-1/2 days of training will cover all CARO exam topics and provide in depth information about the core refrigeration components. Students take an exam on the final day and receive a certificate upon passing. Optional RETA CARO exam available for an additional fee.
Completion of the Ammonia Refrigeration course is recommended.
Course Cost: $1,225.00
Course PDH: 36
Approved RETA PDH: 24
Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow
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Operator II
Seats availableStarts: Jun 22nd 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Jun 26th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,375.00
Register By: Jun 10th 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This third-level course prepares attendees to comprehensively understand, analyze, and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems. Each student receives RETA's Industrial Refrigeration 2 book. The 4-1/2 days of training covers CIRO exam topics and will prepare students to take on the problems associated with maintaining an efficient industrial refrigeration system. Students will take an exam and receive a certificate upon passing. Optional RETA CIRO exam available for an additional fee.
Prerequisite: Operator I or RETA's CARO certification. RETA Basic Electricity Book 1, 2, and Industrial Refrigeration Book 4 are included on the CIRO exam but are not provided or covered as part of this class.
Course Cost: $1,375.00
Course PDH: 36
Approved RETA PDH: 24
Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow
August 2026
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Operator I
Seats availableStarts: Aug 3rd 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Aug 7th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,225.00
Register By: Jul 21st 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This second-level course dives into the provided RETA Industrial Refrigeration 1 book. The 4-1/2 days of training will cover all CARO exam topics and provide in depth information about the core refrigeration components. Students take an exam on the final day and receive a certificate upon passing. Optional RETA CARO exam available for an additional fee.
Completion of the Ammonia Refrigeration course is recommended.
Course Cost: $1,225.00
Course PDH: 36
Approved RETA PDH: 24
Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow
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Operator II
Seats availableStarts: Aug 10th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Aug 14th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,375.00
Register By: Jul 29th 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This third-level course prepares attendees to comprehensively understand, analyze, and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems. Each student receives RETA's Industrial Refrigeration 2 book. The 4-1/2 days of training covers CIRO exam topics and will prepare students to take on the problems associated with maintaining an efficient industrial refrigeration system. Students will take an exam and receive a certificate upon passing. Optional RETA CIRO exam available for an additional fee.
Prerequisite: Operator I or RETA's CARO certification. RETA Basic Electricity Book 1, 2, and Industrial Refrigeration Book 4 are included on the CIRO exam but are not provided or covered as part of this class.
Course Cost: $1,375.00
Course PDH: 36
Approved RETA PDH: 24
Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow
September 2026
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Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration
Seats availableStarts: Sep 7th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Sep 9th 2026 12:00PMFee: $890.00
Register By: Aug 31st 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This 3-day refrigeration introductory course is essential for entry-level industrial refrigeration operators and those involved in PSM/RMP. Students learn the basics of refrigeration and federal OSHA & EPA's PSM/RMP requirements. The students will also get to learn with IRTC's fully operational industrial ammonia system. Quizzes are given and a certificate is awarded upon passing the class.
Course Cost: $890.00
Course PDH: 24
Approved RETA PDH: 8
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Introduction to Ammonia | PSM, RMP,& RAGAGEP Combo
Seats availableStarts: Sep 7th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Sep 11th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,650.00
Register By: Aug 28th 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This 5-day course combines "Ammonia Refrigeration" and "PSM, RMP, RAGAGEP." It's essential for entry-level industrial refrigeration operators, safety professionals, and PSM/RMP personnel. For the start of the week, students learn refrigeration fundamentals and ammonia safety. In the latter half of the week, students go in depth on the PSM, RMP, and RAGAGEP codes/standards that regulate the ammonia refrigeration industry, as well as strategies to meet these requirements at their facilities. Course includes quizzes, on-site time in our ammonia/CO2 refrigeration plant, and a final test. Certificate awarded upon passing.
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PSM, RMP & RAGAGEP
Seats availableStarts: Sep 9th 2026 12:00PM
Ends: Sep 11th 2026 5:00PMFee: $995.00
Register By: Aug 28th 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This 2.5-day course is essential for facility managers, safety professionals, and refrigeration technicians looking to keep their ammonia system compliant with the many codes and standards that regulate our industry. Students learn the details of OSHA & EPA's PSM/RMP requirements, along with important industry standards from IIAR. Students will also look at real-world examples and discuss strategies to keep their system compliant. A final test will be given and a certificate is awarded upon passing the class.
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Operator I
Seats availableStarts: Sep 14th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Sep 18th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,225.00
Register By: Sep 2nd 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This second-level course dives into the provided RETA Industrial Refrigeration 1 book. The 4-1/2 days of training will cover all CARO exam topics and provide in depth information about the core refrigeration components. Students take an exam on the final day and receive a certificate upon passing. Optional RETA CARO exam available for an additional fee.
Completion of the Ammonia Refrigeration course is recommended.
Course Cost: $1,225.00
Course PDH: 36
Approved RETA PDH: 24
Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow
October 2026
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Operating Procedures (SOP)/HAZWOPER 24 & 8
Seats availableStarts: Oct 5th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Oct 9th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,560.00
Register By: Sep 25th 2026 5:00PMCollapse
This 5-day course combines the content of the Operating Procedures (SOP) and HAZWOPER 24 courses to provide students comprehensive training on how to follow facility SOP’s and how to respond in the event of an emergency. The first half of this class reviews how ammonia systems work, with a focus on reading and following P&ID’s and SOP’s. The second half of this course focuses on OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard applied to ammonia refrigeration systems. The week culminates with students utilizing their skills in hands-on drills simulating a response to an ammonia release. Tests are given, and a certificate is given upon passing the class.
Course Cost: $1560.00
Course PDH: 24
Approved RETA PDH: 8
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HAZWOPER 24
Seats availableStarts: Oct 7th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Oct 9th 2026 5:00PMFee: $800.00
Register By: Sep 25th 2026 5:00PMCollapse
In this 24 HR course, students learn the requirements for responding to hazardous chemical releases per OSHA's definition of hazardous materials technicians. Training includes classroom and hands-on sessions in an operational ammonia plant, covering OSHA's HAZWOPER standard 1910.120(q). Students acquire skills to respond to and contain ammonia releases and engage in live emergency response drills.
Course Cost: $800.00
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HAZWOPER 8
Seats availableStarts: Oct 9th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Oct 9th 2026 5:00PMFee: $355.00
Register By: Sep 25th 2026 5:00PMCollapse
OSHA mandates that HAZWOPER Technician employees receive periodic refresher training. This 8-hour refresher course is for students who have completed the 24-hour Hazardous Material Technician Training and who would like a classroom based refresher course to fulfill their refresher training requirement.
Course Cost: $355.00
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Operator II
Seats availableStarts: Oct 12th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Oct 16th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,375.00
Register By: Sep 30th 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This third-level course prepares attendees to comprehensively understand, analyze, and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems. Each student receives RETA's Industrial Refrigeration 2 book. The 4-1/2 days of training covers CIRO exam topics and will prepare students to take on the problems associated with maintaining an efficient industrial refrigeration system. Students will take an exam and receive a certificate upon passing. Optional RETA CIRO exam available for an additional fee.
Prerequisite: Operator I or RETA's CARO certification. RETA Basic Electricity Book 1, 2, and Industrial Refrigeration Book 4 are included on the CIRO exam but are not provided or covered as part of this class.
Course Cost: $1,375.00
Course PDH: 36
Approved RETA PDH: 24
Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow
November 2026
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Industrial Refrigeration Energy Specialist
Seats availableStarts: Nov 2nd 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Nov 6th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,125.00
Register By: Oct 21st 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This is the newest technician level class focused on energy efficiency that utilizes the Industrial Refrigeration Best Practice Guide and RETA's Industrial Refrigeration 1 & 2 books. The course builds upon refrigeration knowledge from Industrial Refrigeration Operator 1 & Operator 2 to focus on operating refrigeration systems in the most energy efficient manner including equipment and designs that use less energy. Selected sections of RETA’s Basic Electricity I & II and Industrial Refrigeration 4 books will be reviewed and additional topics from IRC Energy Efficiency Guideline will be discussed. Students will be administered an exam before the completion of the course and, with participation during class, will be awarded a certificate upon passing. This is a 4-1/2 day industrial refrigeration training course that covers topics that may be present on RETA's Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist (CRES) exam. If desired, for an additional fee the student may sit for the RETA CRES examination which is offered at our testing facility after the course is complete.
Course Cost: $1,125.00
Course PDH: 36
Approved RETA PDH: 24
Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow
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Operator I
Seats availableStarts: Nov 9th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Nov 13th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,225.00
Register By: Oct 28th 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This second-level course dives into the provided RETA Industrial Refrigeration 1 book. The 4-1/2 days of training will cover all CARO exam topics and provide in depth information about the core refrigeration components. Students take an exam on the final day and receive a certificate upon passing. Optional RETA CARO exam available for an additional fee.
Completion of the Ammonia Refrigeration course is recommended.
Course Cost: $1,225.00
Course PDH: 36
Approved RETA PDH: 24
Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow
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Operator I
Seats availableStarts: Nov 30th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Dec 4th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,225.00
Register By: Nov 18th 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This second-level course dives into the provided RETA Industrial Refrigeration 1 book. The 4-1/2 days of training will cover all CARO exam topics and provide in depth information about the core refrigeration components. Students take an exam on the final day and receive a certificate upon passing. Optional RETA CARO exam available for an additional fee.
Completion of the Ammonia Refrigeration course is recommended.
Course Cost: $1,225.00
Course PDH: 36
Approved RETA PDH: 24
Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow
December 2026
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Operator II
Seats availableStarts: Dec 7th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Dec 11th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,375.00
Register By: Nov 25th 2026 8:00AMCollapse
This third-level course prepares attendees to comprehensively understand, analyze, and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems. Each student receives RETA's Industrial Refrigeration 2 book. The 4-1/2 days of training covers CIRO exam topics and will prepare students to take on the problems associated with maintaining an efficient industrial refrigeration system. Students will take an exam and receive a certificate upon passing. Optional RETA CIRO exam available for an additional fee.
Prerequisite: Operator I or RETA's CARO certification. RETA Basic Electricity Book 1, 2, and Industrial Refrigeration Book 4 are included on the CIRO exam but are not provided or covered as part of this class.
Course Cost: $1,375.00
Course PDH: 36
Approved RETA PDH: 24
Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow