Online Trade School FAQs & Answers

Texas Training School is approved as a career school by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) – Career Schools & Colleges. TWC is the state agency that regulates and oversees career schools and colleges in Texas. Our programs meet the standards required for TWC approval. Full disclosures are available on request and provided at the point of enrollment.

Yes. You complete the program fully online through our learning platform. You can study on your schedule, 24/7, with no campus visits or in-person classes. Your training includes virtual simulations and interactive labs, so you can build practical skills from home.

No. Each program is designed to help students build or strengthen a structured foundation in their chosen field, whether they are exploring a new career path, bringing informal experience, or looking to improve their employment profile. Applicants must meet the school’s admissions requirements, including being at least 18 years old, having a high school diploma or GED, being able to complete coursework in English, and having access to technology and the internet.

Texas Training School offers year-round enrollment, with new student starts each Monday except when that Monday is a published school holiday.

The HVAC Technician program can be completed in approximately 5 weeks at 20 hours per week or 10 weeks at 10 hours per week. The Appliance Repair Technician and Technology Sales programs can each be completed in approximately 6 weeks at 20 hours per week or 12 weeks at 10 hours per week.

Full-time students schedule 20 hours of coursework per week. Part-time students schedule 10 hours per week. The catalog states that all students are required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of coursework per week.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, meet with a member of the admissions team, review the catalog and school policies, complete an admissions essay, and meet the school’s admissions-review requirements.

No. Texas Training School does not offer ESL instruction. All instruction is provided in English, so students must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.

No. Texas Training School may prepare students for applicable certification exams, but external certifications are not automatic. Certifications are awarded only by the applicable certifying organizations after their requirements are met.

No. Texas Training School provides career preparation support, but no school can ethically promise or guarantee a job. The catalog states that career services may include resume writing, interviewing techniques, and job-search skills.

Tuition and fees may be paid by cash, credit card, ACH, money order, or check when accepted by the school.

Students should review the current catalog and enrollment agreement for the full cancellation and refund policy. The catalog states that a full refund is available if a student cancels the enrollment contract within 72 hours, until midnight of the third day excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after the enrollment contract is signed. Refund calculations for asynchronous distance education are based on the number of lessons in the program.

Each program includes a $500 technology fee for the laptop provided to the student. If a refund is requested after the laptop has been delivered or accepted, the technology fee is generally nonrefundable unless the laptop and all original accessories, packaging, documentation, and components are returned in brand-new, unused, undamaged, and resalable condition within the retailer’s return period, the retailer accepts the return, and the refund to the school clears. Students should review the catalog and enrollment agreement for the full policy.

Students must maintain a minimum cumulative average of 70%, or 2.0 GPA equivalent, and successfully complete all required modules and assessments to graduate.

You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. You also need a computer and reliable internet. No prior experience is required.

Flexible online career training can be useful for adults who want to build new skills without putting work, family, or other responsibilities on hold. Texas Training School uses fully asynchronous online distance education, allowing students to complete coursework around their existing schedules while working toward career-focused technical knowledge and workplace readiness. Students should still expect to dedicate consistent weekly time and effort to successfully complete their programs.