According to HVAC Learning Solutions, the HVAC industry is 20,000 technicians short today, and that number is projected to rise to 80,000 in 2018. Sheet metal and air conditioning education remains an essential part of resolving this technician shortage, but, as technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, many institutions are reporting difficulties keeping up with emerging technologies and software options.
Staying current with each iteration of the latest training software can prove cost prohibitive. After all, training centers have paid as much as $4,500 per seat or license for software titles in the past.