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Graduate Designation

Become a Graduate

The Michigan Heat Pump Collaborative would like to introduce you to our Graduate Designation, a tool designed to help recognize contractors who are providing high-quality heat pump installation services.

What are the benefits of being a Graduate?

We know you take pride in your business, and we want to recognize you for being a heat pump expert serving customers in Michigan. As a Graduate, you will hold a badge that sets you apart and helps connect you with customers looking to install heat pumps. Here’s how it works:

  • Receive access to the designation that you can post on your website, social media, and materials
  • Your company will be listed in our contractor search tool
  • You will have access to our library of educational resources you can share with your customers
  • Promotion on our sponsor utilities websites

Being a Graduate is a helpful badge that applies to you as a service provider. You can take your experience and designation with you if you change companies or start work elsewhere in Michigan.

How do I become a Graduate?

It is easy to become a Graduate, the requirements are:

  • Provide proof of completion of heat pump manufacturer training for the equipment brands you install
  • Complete all required Michigan Heat Pump Collaborative trainings, either in-person or on-demand, and pass the associated knowledge checks with a score of 80% or greater. Review the specific designation requirements listed by equipment type below
  • Review our Code of Ethics and Terms
  • Complete the Graduate Designation Application.

Note – The Graduate Designation is offered on an individual basis to the service provider who completes the steps outlined above. We will promote and list your company in our search tool and resources, but the designation will stay with you if you change companies.

Graduate requirements

To be listed as a heat pump water heater installation Graduate you must:

  • Attend live or watch one of the three-heat pump water heater webinars available through the Collaborative for the equipment brand you install and pass the associated quiz with a score of 80% or higher. Available manufacturer trainings:
  • Hold a valid Michigan Plumbing or Mechanical License.

To be listed as an air source heat pump installation Graduate you must:

  • Attend live or watch the three following space heating heat pump webinars available through the Collaborative and pass the associated quiz with a score of 80% or higher:
  • Your company must be listed as licensed Michigan Mechanical Contractor.
    • You can verify your status online here.
    • Sales individuals do not need a license, but they must work for a licensed company.
  • Installers must have an EPA 608 license and you must submit a copy of your individual license with your application.
  • Attend basic applications and installation training from your preferred manufacturer.
    • Equivalent of 4 to 8 hours of manufacturer training.
    • Combined air conditioning and heat pump classes are acceptable.
    • Trainings may have already been completed if they were completed no more than 2 years ago.

To be listed as a geothermal heat pump installation Graduate you must:

  • Attend live or watch the three following space heating heat pump webinars available through the Collaborative and pass the associated quiz with a score of 80% or higher:
  • Your company must be listed as licensed Michigan Mechanical Contractor.
    • You can verify your status online here.
    • Sales individuals do not need a license, but they must work for a licensed company.
  • Installers must have an EPA 608 license and you must submit a copy of your individual license with your application.
  • Provide either your MGEA Membership information or a copy of your IGSHPA certificate.

To be listed as an air-to-water heat pump installation Graduate you must:

  • Attend live or watch the three following space heating heat pump webinars available through the Collaborative and pass the associated quiz with a score of 80% or higher:
    • Why Offer Heat Pumps?
    • Introduction to Heat Pumps and Heating Applications
    • ASHP Equipment Selection and Configuration for Successful Installation
    • Introduction to Cold-Climate Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
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  • Your company must be listed as licensed Michigan Mechanical Contractor.
    • You can verify your status online here.
    • Sales individuals do not need a license, but they must work for a licensed company.
  • Installers must have an EPA 608 license and you must submit a copy of your individual license with your application.
  • Provide your preferred manufacturer training certificate from online or in-person training.

Let's get started!

You can start earning your Graduate Designation today by registering for one of our upcoming trainings or taking one of our on-demand heat pump trainings. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us directly at training@miheatpumps.com.

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