P-01 Program
HVAC
16 weeks (complete within 12 months) · 120 hours. Heating, cooling, refrigeration, electrical basics and heat pumps. Prep for EPA 608, OSHA 10 and NATE Ready-to-Work.
HVAC · Plumbing · Electrician · 100% online
DFW
Trade School
Online in Texas
Texas Trade Academy is a Dallas Fort Worth trade school that trains you from home for HVAC, plumbing or electrician work, with VR hands-on practice and certification prep. Program length: 16 weeks (complete within 12 months). No experience needed.
✓ HVAC & Plumbing: 16 weeks (complete within 12 months) ✓ VR hands-on practice, 24/7 ✓ Electrician: 16 weeks (complete within 12 months)
HVAC
Plumbing
Electrician
EPA 608
OSHA 10
NEC basics
01 Is it for you?
Dallas Fort Worth trade school,
built for beginners.
You don’t need experience to start. Pick HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical & Core Construction, a full training program you take online, at your own pace.
Does this sound like you?
✓
You like figuring out why something stopped working
✓
You want work you can do with your hands
✓
You are good with tools and a little math
✓
You can stay calm when a job gets urgent
✓
You need to keep your job while you train
If a couple of these fit, you’ll fit right in.
Send the short form. Admissions gets back to you with tuition, start dates and next steps for the trade you pick.
02 How it works
Trade school in DFW,
in four moves.
01
Send the short form
Tell us about you. No cost, no commitment.
02
Talk with admissions
Get current tuition, payment options and start dates, and ask anything.
03
Train online, practice in VR
Pick HVAC, plumbing or electrician. Coursework is open 24/7, with live orientation, weekly instructor office hours and instructor messaging when you need help.
04
Finish and prep for your exams
Finish in 16 weeks (complete within 12 months), earn a career prep certificate, and get ready for your industry exams.
Step 01 is quick. Everything after that, we help with.
Start step 01 →03 Programs
Three trades,
one trade school.
Every program is self-paced, open 24/7 and built for beginners. It’s full trade training, not a single exam class.
P-02 Program
Plumbing
16 weeks (complete within 12 months) · 120 hours. Pipe connections and repairs, fixtures, plumbing codes and water heaters. Prep for OSHA 10-Hour Construction.
P-03 Program
Electrician
16 weeks (complete within 12 months) · 90 hours. Circuits, Ohm’s Law, EMT conduit, safety and National Electrical Code (NEC) basics. Prep for OSHA 10-Hour Construction.
+ Every program
Core construction
Core construction skills are built into every program, so you start with the job-site basics.
+ Every program
VR hands-on practice
Immersive 3D simulations let you practice the work from home as often as you need.
+ Every program
Career support
Job placement assistance. Career counselors help you look for entry-level roles in your trade.
Finish any program and you earn a Career Prep Professional Certificate of Completion in that trade. Every program preps you for OSHA 10-Hour Construction; HVAC adds EPA Section 608 and NATE Ready-to-Work. Certification exams are taken separately.
Your certificate,
and your exam prep.
Career Prep Professional Certificate of Completion · Earned when you finish
OSHA 10-Hour Construction · Core job-site safety, all programs
EPA Section 608 · HVAC, required to handle refrigerants
NATE Ready-to-Work · HVAC, entry-level knowledge
04 Why Texas Trade Academy
Built for people
with a life to run.
VR labs
Hands-on practice at your kitchen table.
Immersive 3D simulations let you practice the work from home, as many times as it takes to get it right.
24/7
Coursework is online around the clock. Learn at your own pace, around work and family.
PROGRAM LENGTH
16 weeks (complete within 12 months)
Every program is 16 weeks (complete within 12 months).
Job placement assistance. Our career counselors work with students to find entry-level positions in their chosen trade.
100% online
Anywhere in Texas.
Based in Lewisville. Training students across Dallas Fort Worth (Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Denton) and statewide.
Certification prep, built in.
OSHA 10-Hour
EPA Section 608
NATE Ready-to-Work
05 Why the trades
Texas runs on skilled trades.
Steady demand.
HVAC/R and plumbing are among the most constant industries for new jobs, and nearly every building runs on electrical power.
Work that can’t be outsourced.
Heating and cooling, burst pipes, wiring and urgent repairs all have to be handled on site.
Room to grow.
Start in an entry-level role; certifications and experience open more doors over time.
06 Student review
From a student
who made the switch
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★★★★★
After dragging my feet for way too long I finally enrolled. It's been great so far, the simulation exercises are really cool. Stoked I found this place, the staff are super nice peps.
William C.
07 FAQ
DFW trade school,
answered.
Still have questions? Our admissions team actually picks up the phone.
Call (469) 903-2984Mon–Fri, 9:30 AM–6:30 PM Central · Lewisville, TX
How long is trade school?
Each program is 16 weeks (complete within 12 months). HVAC and Plumbing are 120 contact hours each; Electrician is 90 contact hours. Coursework is self-paced and open 24/7, so your pace sets the timeline.
Which trade programs do you offer?
Three: HVAC & Core Construction, Plumbing & Core Construction, and Electrical & Core Construction. Each ends with a Career Prep Professional Certificate of Completion in that trade.
Can I take trade school classes online?
Yes. Your coursework and exam prep are 100% online, including VR hands-on practice. Ask admissions how and where each certification exam is taken.
Is there a trade school near me in Dallas Fort Worth?
Yes, online, from anywhere in DFW and Texas. Train from home in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Denton or anywhere else in the state. We’re based in Lewisville.
Do I need experience to start?
No. Every program is built for beginners heading into entry-level trade work. You need to be 18+ with a high school diploma or GED.
Will I get a Texas trade license?
No. Our programs award a certificate of completion and prepare you for industry exams. Texas HVAC, plumbing and electrician licensing are separate state processes.
16 weeks (complete within 12 months)
Last stop ↓ First step
Start your trade
in 16 weeks (complete within 12 months).
Train online from anywhere in Dallas Fort Worth: HVAC, Plumbing or Electrician, each 16 weeks (complete within 12 months). The only way to find out if it fits is to ask, and asking costs nothing.
✓ 100% online + VR
✓ 16 weeks (complete within 12 months)
✓ HVAC · Plumbing · Electrician
✓ No experience needed