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CERTIFICATIONS INFORMED BY INDUSTRY DEMAND

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Using AI, we identify the skills and certifications top employers are seeking from real job listings.

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We recommend certifications employers actually value, guided by real-world industry demand.

TRENDING CERTIFICATIONS IN 2025

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EPA 608 Universal

Essential for HVAC technicians to handle refrigerants legally and safely.

$99

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EPA 609 Certification logo

EPA 609

Required for automotive technicians working with motor vehicle air conditioning refrigerants.

$59

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OSHA 10 Certification logo

OSHA 10-Hour

Foundational safety training that boosts employability across trades.

$59

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NATE Ready-to-Work Certification logo

NATE Ready-to-Work

Perfect entry-level credential to kickstart an HVAC career with confidence.

$60

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TRENDING CERTIFICATIONS BY TRADE

Our AI analyzes job postings to bring you the top entry-level certifications employers are seeking in 2025.

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HVAC

Trending Certifications:

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Auto Service

Trending Certifications:

  • OSHA 10 - Entry-level essential
  • ASE Entry-Level - Growing popularity
  • EPA 609 - Refrigerant handling
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Plumbing

Trending Certifications:

  • OSHA 10 - Safety standard
  • Journeyman Plumber - Entry to mid-level
  • Green Plumber - Eco-friendly niche
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Welding

Trending Certifications:

  • OSHA 10 - Job site requirement
  • Certified Welder (CW) - Core credential
  • AWS D1.1 - Structural welding boost
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Electrical

Trending Certifications:

  • OSHA 10 - Safety first
  • Journeyman Electrician - High demand
  • NEC Basics - Code knowledge edge
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Construction

Trending Certifications:

  • OSHA 10 - Universal need
  • Heavy Equipment Basics - Operator entry
  • Scaffold Safety - Site-specific skill
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INSIGHTS FROM OUR DATA

Dive into our latest research to see how we analyze job market trends and identify the certifications that matter most.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do you pick trending certifications?

We use AI to aggregate and analyze job postings across the web, highlighting certifications with the highest demand and growth.

Where do I get these certifications?

Tradez offers certifications in EPA 608 and 609. These deliver official credentials from the EPA. We also link you to partners like CareerSafe. Other direct Tradez offerings are coming soon!

Are these certifications employer-recognized?

Yes, all listed certifications are industry-standard and valued by employers in the skilled trades.

What if a certification isn’t listed?

We focus on trending options, but more certifications are coming as we expand our directory and offerings.

How often do you update the trends?

Our AI refreshes job market data daily to keep our trending certifications current.