Dedicated online classes focused on the fundamental areas of running a contracting businesses. Classes are available on Sales, Financial Structure, Pricing, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Service Agreements, Leadership and more. The online classes feature high definition streaming videos and a learning management system that requires all participants to demonstrate their total comprehension of the various lessons, each step of the way, before progressing through the rest of the training curriculum.
The Contracting Best Practices Online Library allows Daikin Elite Dealers to take an even deeper dive and expand their knowledge, beyond what is covered in the online classes, to achieve total mastery of all the critical areas for running a contracting business. With this powerful resource, you’ll unlock a vast library of high definition training videos, implementation tools, templates, articles and self-evaluation scorecards to support your continued education and business growth.
Every month, all Loyalty Rewards-eligible members have access to a 45-minute, one-on-one coaching session with Contractor University’s business coaches. Our Next Level Coaching option is available to contractors who would like a more comprehensive coaching solution than what is included with standard membership.
Contractor University members have access to participate in a monthly interactive group session with our team of experienced business coaches and other member contractors. Drawing on their decades of experience in nearly every role in the contracting industry, our coaches begin each session by providing their thoughts, insights and ideas on the most crucial issues impacting the industry at the present moment – before transitioning to an open-forum Q&A segment to ensure attendees get answers to their burning business questions and guidance for their company’s unique challenges.
In-depth educational events focused on the core areas of curriculum provided through Contractor University. Workshops are presented in-person as well as virtually during non-peak seasons. Daikin Elite members receive 1 free registration to each in-person workshop and unlimited free registration for virtual workshops.
Strategic, business building event featuring headliner keynote presentations, focused breakout sessions, networking opportunities, vendor exhibits and more. This is the can’t-miss event of the year for members. Daikin Elite members are eligible for 1 free “All-Access” ticket to EPIC2025. Additional registrations can be purchased at the standard registration rate.
Members have access to a proprietary business evaluator system that identifies the most important areas for improvement in their company. Once completed, members receive a customized training roadmap that directs them to the exact Contractor University training content and resources they should utilize in a specific prioritized order.
Have a burning business question? Need a second opinion on how to handle a situation impacting your business? Need help understanding the Contractor University training content? That’s where the Ask-The-Experts tool comes in. Simply submit your question via the Ask-The-Experts online form, accessible in the member dashboard, and a Contractor University trainer or business coach will respond within 1 business day via email to provide the assistance you are looking for.
Our Management Certification Programs provide structured learning pathways for current or aspiring managers in residential HVAC businesses that enable them to develop all the soft skills and the knowledge base necessary to thrive in a specific management role. Certification programs for General Managers, Service Managers, Sales Managers are available for an additional $299/person on top of regular membership dues.
In partnership with Interplay Learning, an industry leader in the space, our technical training add-on package features traditional technical knowledge and trending best practices hosted in a virtual reality setting that enables easy, industry-best training without expensive travel. Boasting over 100 (and counting) training courses, many of them NATE-certified, our technical training ensures your team stays on the cutting edge of industry standards and hands-on technical competencies. All members have access to 3 technical training courses included with their membership. The full technical training catalog is available as an optional upgrade for an additional fee per user. Please note: The technical training curriculum is not brand specific.
Designed for every HVAC dealer, from a single-person shop to the largest mega dealers, OPTIMUS is the industry-first finance platform that provides a single application process for ALL of the leading lenders on our program, automatically sending the customer to the right lender based on credit profile and the financial products that you offer. No transitioning to a second program or having to overcome a denial. OPTIMUS gets you to “YES” quickly and seamlessly by reducing the need for multiple applications and credit pulls. You get a 90% approval rate in just seconds, more customers approved for financing, and more closed jobs.
Contractor University has partnered with several of the premier providers of products, services and training for contractors – all of whom actively contribute support to EGIA’s mission to serve contractors. Through these partnerships, Contractor University members get access to exclusive discounts, rebates and special offers, potentially saving them thousands of dollars a year on many of the essential tools and resources needed to run their businesses.
Daikin specific best practices for running all aspects of a successful and profitable premium HVAC business, while creating the ultimate comfort experience for your customers.
Contractor University members get discounted access to best-in-class, television-quality video studio and production services – the same as is used by EGIA. Use only the a la carte options you need or opt for full turnkey production with our incredible team and film your training videos, social media spots, “about us” website content, video ads and more.
All Contractor University members on annual payment plans, or monthly payment members that have been with Contractor University for a minimum of one year without missing a payment, are eligible for an exclusive suite of perks as part of the Contractor University Loyalty Rewards Program. Benefits include, one-on-one business coaching, a copy of Becoming Your Best’s annual planner and preferred membership pricing.