School of PE vs Engineering Pro Guides for PE Mechanical HVAC
For PE Mechanical HVAC and Refrigeration, School of PE offers an OnDemand course from $499 and Live Online classes at $1,999 (sale), with a pass guarantee; Engineering Pro Guides’ HVAC course costs $595 to $950 for live and on-demand access with a printed textbook, and its $42 practice exams are popular add-ons. School of PE covers more disciplines; EPG specializes in mechanical and power.
Both from their own pages. Checked October 11-12, 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| School of PE | Engineering Pro Guides | |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC course price | From $499 OnDemand; $1,999 Live Online (sale) | $595 (2 months) to $950 (unlimited) |
| Includes | Course, workbook, question bank | Live + on-demand, textbook, 500+ problems |
| Disciplines | Most PE disciplines incl. SE | HVAC, Thermal and Fluids, Power, Fire Protection |
| Guarantee | Pass guarantee (terms apply) | None found; unlimited plan until you pass |
Choose School of PE if
- You want a pass guarantee and a provider that covers most PE exams.
Choose Engineering Pro Guides if
- You want a mechanical specialist, a printed textbook and access until you pass.
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