Upcoming In-Person Courses

April 2026

  • Operator I
    Seats available
    Starts: Apr 13th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Apr 17th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,225.00
    Register By: Apr 1st 2026 8:00AM

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    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

  • PSM/RMP & SOP-MI Combo
    Seats available
    Starts: Apr 27th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: May 1st 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,600.00
    Register By: Apr 17th 2026 5:00PM

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    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

  • Ammonia Refrigeration and HAZWOPER Combo
    Seats available
    Starts: May 4th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: May 8th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,400.00
    Register By: Apr 24th 2026 1:14PM

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    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

  • Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration
    Seats available
    Starts: May 4th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: May 6th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $890.00
    Register By: Apr 24th 2026 1:15PM

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    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

  • HAZWOPER 24
    Seats available
    Starts: May 6th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: May 8th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $800.00
    Register By: Apr 24th 2026 1:16PM

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    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

  • HAZWOPER 8
    No Seats available
    Starts: May 7th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: May 7th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $355.00
    Register By: Apr 24th 2026 1:17PM

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    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

  • Operator I
    Seats available
    Starts: May 11th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: May 15th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,225.00
    Register By: Apr 29th 2026 8:00AM

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    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

  • Operator I
    Seats available
    Starts: Jun 15th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Jun 19th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,225.00
    Register By: Jun 3rd 2026 8:00AM

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    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

  • Operator II
    Seats available
    Starts: Jun 22nd 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Jun 26th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,375.00
    Register By: Jun 10th 2026 8:00AM

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    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

  • Operator I
    Seats available
    Starts: Aug 3rd 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Aug 7th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,225.00
    Register By: Jul 21st 2026 8:00AM

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    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

  • Operator II
    Seats available
    Starts: Aug 10th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Aug 14th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,375.00
    Register By: Jul 29th 2026 8:00AM

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    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

  • Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration
    Seats available
    Starts: Sep 7th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Sep 9th 2026 12:00PM

    Fee: $890.00
    Register By: Aug 31st 2026 8:00AM

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    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

  • Introduction to Ammonia | PSM, RMP,& RAGAGEP Combo
    Seats available
    Starts: Sep 7th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Sep 11th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,650.00
    Register By: Aug 28th 2026 8:00AM

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    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.

  • PSM, RMP & RAGAGEP
    Seats available
    Starts: Sep 9th 2026 12:00PM
    Ends: Sep 11th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $995.00
    Register By: Aug 28th 2026 8:00AM

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    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.

  • Operator I
    Seats available
    Starts: Sep 14th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Sep 18th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,225.00
    Register By: Sep 2nd 2026 8:00AM

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    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

  • Operating Procedures (SOP)/HAZWOPER 24 & 8
    Seats available
    Starts: Oct 5th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Oct 9th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,560.00
    Register By: Sep 25th 2026 5:00PM

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    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

  • HAZWOPER 24
    Seats available
    Starts: Oct 7th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Oct 9th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $800.00
    Register By: Sep 25th 2026 5:00PM

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    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

  • HAZWOPER 8
    Seats available
    Starts: Oct 9th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Oct 9th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $355.00
    Register By: Sep 25th 2026 5:00PM

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    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

  • Operator II
    Seats available
    Starts: Oct 12th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Oct 16th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,375.00
    Register By: Sep 30th 2026 8:00AM

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    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

  • Industrial Refrigeration Energy Specialist
    Seats available
    Starts: Nov 2nd 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Nov 6th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,125.00
    Register By: Oct 21st 2026 8:00AM

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    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

  • Operator I
    Seats available
    Starts: Nov 9th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Nov 13th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,225.00
    Register By: Oct 28th 2026 8:00AM

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    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

  • Operator I
    Seats available
    Starts: Nov 30th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Dec 4th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,225.00
    Register By: Nov 18th 2026 8:00AM

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    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

  • Operator II
    Seats available
    Starts: Dec 7th 2026 8:00AM
    Ends: Dec 11th 2026 5:00PM

    Fee: $1,375.00
    Register By: Nov 25th 2026 8:00AM

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    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