We're proud to share that All American Tradesman CE has been named the Editor's Choice 2026 TDLR-approved Texas HVAC/ACR continuing education provider by Tradesman Times. In their head-to-head comparison of the major HVAC CE providers serving Texas, the editors singled out AATCE for the quality of its platform, its same-day TDLR reporting, and its Texas-specific course content.
Below is the full comparison table from the Tradesman Times review, plus a summary of the reasons they picked AATCE over three other national providers.
Tradesman Times — 2026 HVAC/ACR CE Provider Comparison
| Provider | Price | Auto-Reports to TDLR | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| AATCE | $34.99 | Texas TDLR — same day | Texas ACR techs |
| JADE Learning | $34.95 | Most states (not TX) | Multi-state holders |
| 360training | $24.99 | Manual | Budget-conscious only |
| RocketCert | $39.99 | 1–3 days | Non-Texas modern platform |
Source: Tradesman Times — Which HVAC CE Provider in 2026?
Why AATCE Won the Editor's Choice
The review highlighted six areas where AATCE pulled ahead of the rest of the field:
- Platform quality. Tradesman Times called the AATCE course player "the most modern platform of anything I tested on the HVAC side" — mobile-first, with no session timeouts on phones, which matters for techs trying to knock out CE between service calls.
- Same-day TDLR reporting. AATCE is the only provider in the comparison that pushes completion records to TDLR the same business day, verified during testing. JADE reports to most states but not Texas; 360training is manual; RocketCert takes one to three days.
- Texas-specific content. The 8-hour course covers DSHS rules, regional climate factors specific to Texas, and the latest TDLR-adopted codes — rather than recycling generic national HVAC material.
- Completion efficiency. The reviewer's actual seat time was 6.5 hours against the advertised 8 hours — the fastest in the comparison.
- Support. Three-hour response time with answers that were accurate and Texas-specific.
- Customer sentiment. Highest average student rating across the review platforms the editors tracked.
What This Means for You
If you hold a Texas ACR Class A or Class B license — contractor, technician, or registered technician — you need 8 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education each renewal cycle. The editorial recommendation: pay the modest premium for the provider that reports your completion same day and delivers content actually tailored to Texas rules.
That's TDLR Provider #2437, course number 31984, $34.99, delivered entirely online and mobile-friendly. No proctoring, no waiting for TDLR to process a paper submission, no upcharges for the completion certificate.
About the Review
Tradesman Times is an independent industry publication that covers regulatory and continuing-education trends across the skilled trades. The full editorial is available here: Which HVAC CE Provider in 2026? — Tradesman Times.
More Resources
- TDLR ACR Renewal: Complete Texas HVAC License Renewal Guide
- ACR/HVAC License Renewal in Texas
- ACR/HVAC License Requirements in Texas
- TX HVAC Licensing 2026 — TDLR ACR License Guide
- About TDLR Provider #2437
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