Announcing the HRAI Mini-MBA.
New for fall 2025 – Introducing two separate learning tracks!
- First track dedicated to Contractors with kick-off live session on September 17th
- Second track dedicated to Wholesalers/Manufacturers/Other HVAC Professionals with kick-off live session on September 16th!
The HRAI Mini-MBA is a 10-week fully digital program for both current and aspiring leaders in our industry to learn the fundamentals of people management and business finance to grow in their careers. HRAI Mini-MBA is based on a streamlined MBA curriculum, with relevant and actionable knowledge every leader needs. In just 10 weeks you will learn how to build organizational alignment, empower your team to serve your customers better, and learn the financial fundamentals of building a more profitable community.
Introducing This Year's Subject Matter Experts for the Program's Live Sessions
For the Contractor Track:
Dave Weishuhn
David Weishuhn is the President of Blue Flame Heating and Air Conditioning, a residential HVAC Contractor in downtown Toronto. He holds a Fitter 1 Gas Technician certificate and is a licenced Professional Engineer. Since 2003, David has been a representative on the CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation code. He is also a Past Chair of HRAI.
Victor Hyman
Victor is with Canada's largest co-operative of residential HVAC contractors. Before joining ClimateCare in August 2020, he spent nine years in various management roles with leading national HVAC wholesale distributor. Victor is involved in several HVAC industry volunteer roles, numerous committees and has been a guest contributor to Mechanical Business Magazine, and HRAI's In The Air Newsletter.
For the Wholesaler/Manufacturer/Other HVAC Professionals Track
Ray Newstead
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Ray is the Vice President – Sales North America for The ECCO Group. He has held several Senior Executive roles (CEO, CFO, VP of Operations) in the HVACR industry over the last 20 years and has extensive experience developing and executing strategies focused on sales growth, operational excellence, people development and technology improvements. He has been active with HRAI throughout his time in the industry.
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HRAI Mini-MBA is a 10-week program that blends self-paced learning with live virtual sessions every 2 weeks to learn and discuss with your peers. By the end of this program, you will have the knowledge, skills, and resources you need to be more successful.
After the 10 weeks, you will continue to have access to the eLearning for an entire year to continue your learning journey.
Upon completion of this program, you will receive a HRAI Mini-MBA Certificate.
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A few FAQs:
- Who will be our instructor?
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John has spent the last 30 years coaching hundreds of clients to success. He previously ran a subsidiary of Amoco Oil and held executive positions at several other companies in a wide variety of industries. John received his MBA from The Wharton School and holds a Master’s from Dartmouth.
- Who is the program for?
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This information is beneficial for everyone, from the CEO to the aspiring manager, the more of your team that understands these fundamentals, the better off your business will be. However, if you want to start slow, we suggest that owners, managers, future leaders, supervisors, and high-potential employees go through this program together as a unit for the most impactful outcomes.
- How many people from my team should participate?
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Beyond being a great learning program this is an organizational alignment tool meaning that the more people who participate together, the better the impact you'll see when looking to implement these learnings.
- What if I miss the live sessions?
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While you will get the most out of joining them and participating in the conversation with both your peers and industry experts, if you can't make one do not worry! All sessions are recorded and uploaded into the eLearning to review later.
- How long will I have access to the program?
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Great question, while the program runs in a synchronous timing with your peers after the 10-weeks you will retain access to the eLearning for a full calendar year after we wrap up.
- How long will it take me?
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Weekly you should expect about 3 hours per week, but self-paced learning is all up to your availability!
Then bi-weekly we have 60-minute long live sessions with your peers and industry experts.
Overall, you should expect anywhere from 20-40 hours over the 10-weeks. (Some learners spend much longer than this and some a little less, but it depends on where you are at in your professional journey)!
- Are there assignments & testing?
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You won't get a certificate just for signing up, no participation trophies here!
Throughout the program, there are 6 end-of-section knowledge checks at the end of each of the management sections, and then a cumulative exam at the end. All must be completed and passed in order to receive your certificate.
Registration is now open, sign up today and take advantage of special discounts!
September Registration Open Now!
