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NexTech Academy is one of the most respected training and coaching organizations in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical world and they’ve officially made their NexTech On-the-Go video training library completely free to the public.
Hundreds of professional-grade videos that were once locked behind a membership paywall are now available for anyone to watch.
You can find it all on Nexstar’s YouTube channel and on their official announcement page.
Why this matters
For years, quality training in the trades has been locked behind expensive programs, travel costs, or company memberships. That left smaller contractors and individual techs on their own — trying to learn from YouTube rabbit holes, scattered PDFs, or just good old trial and error.
By releasing this training publicly, Nexstar is leveling the playing field. Here’s why it’s a big deal:
1. No more paywall
Whether you’re a solo plumber running calls in your van or an HVAC apprentice trying to break into the trade, you can now access professional-grade education at zero cost.
2. Learn anywhere
All of it’s mobile-friendly and YouTube-based, meaning you can literally watch a “How to” videos while standing next to the unit.
3. Real-world lessons
This isn’t theory or classroom fluff. These are technicians walking you through real repairs, installations, and troubleshooting methods.
4. It builds the next generation
With the skilled-trades shortage only getting worse, free, accessible education like this helps attract new people into the industry. It gives young workers a way to learn the ropes before stepping foot on the job.
5. It strengthens the community
At the end of the day, better-trained tradesmen and tradeswomen make the entire industry stronger.
How to make the most of it
Here’s how you or your company can take advantage of these free resources:
Start small: Pick one trade and watch a few videos each week.
Use it in meetings: Kick off your Monday morning with a “video of the week” discussion.
Train new hires: Build these clips into your onboarding checklist.
Bookmark your go-tos: When you run into an unfamiliar piece of equipment or system, check if Nexstar has a quick refresher.
Track progress: Keep a shared Google Sheet or notebook of which topics you’ve covered as a team.
You don’t need fancy software or a training budget, just a little consistency.
Why we’re talking about this at TradesmenUp
Our mission has always been to bridge the gap between tradespeople and opportunity, and this is exactly that. The more knowledge that’s out there, the stronger our industry becomes.
If you’re serious about building your career or growing your company, this kind of free training is gold. Use it. Share it with your team. Encourage your apprentices to make it part of their daily routine.
Because when one tradesman levels up, the whole trade does.
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