There are a few things that sold me on NTI.
1: Lecture is covered by way of online videos that you watch from home. This allows the time spent in class to be committed to hands on application.
2: You attend class in person once a week, however, you are encouraged to come in and practice things learned whenever you'd like, during operating hours. Having the lab open for the students in this manner is totally awesome. You are not restricted to 2hrs a week or 3hrs a week of practicing a new skill. If you want and have the time, come in and practice using you multimeter 10 - 15 hrs a week or any other skill learned, its ok. You will not get access to the lab at any other school like you will at NTI.
You get two Instructors Mark and Casey. That's correct I said two. I like both these guys a lot. They were both ready to engage with the students and answer question when asked. None of the students were frustrated by the instructors lack of simple straight forward explanations. I experienced this at another school that I attended and that was one of the main reasons I decided to attend NTI. We're students, we don't know what we're doing, recognize that and keep it simple and straight forward, bravo NTI.
I can't review every school in town, there are a few. But I'll say this. NTI takes 4 months to teach you the basics of HVAC/R. They don't waste your time with in person lecture, do it at home when its convenient for you. People live all over the valley and some drive a long way for class. Once a week come in and LAB, LAB, LAB, Hands-on, Hand-on, Hands-on. Great!!
NTI is not free, but, it is affordable. Its a good investment in your future in this industry. Most other HVAC/R schools are so expensive you'll be in debt for years. I am happy I made the switch to NTI. If your looking for a school give a SERIOUS look at NTI. I'm glad I did. Thanks Guys