The Northern Skills Academy app puts every trades program in your pocket. GasPro Academy, Pool & Spa Pro, Supply House Pro, and more — animated lessons, practice questions, and real-world knowledge built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.
The Northern Skills Academy app is your home base. GasPro Academy, Pool & Spa Pro, and Supply House Pro — choose the program that matches your trade, or go All-Access and unlock everything.
Why spend 20K and 1–2 years when you don't have to?
Traditional apprenticeship routes cost a fortune and take years before you even start earning. GasPro Academy is the fastest, most cost-effective path to your G3 — study on your phone, challenge the exam in as little as a month, and get into the field earning money.
1,330 practice questions across 8 modules — built directly from CSA B149.1 and TSSA exam requirements. Pass your written G3 exam, then take our in-person practical session to complete your licence.
🛠️ G3 Practical — In-Person Session
$500/personOnce you pass the written G3 exam, book your in-person practical with our licensed instructor. This is your final step before you're licensed and ready to work in the field.
G2 Upgrade — Coming Soon
Already working towards your G2? We're building the G2 course now. Join the waitlist to be first in.
The professional certification for pool & spa technicians
Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, Pool & Spa Pro gives you the chemistry, equipment, and service knowledge employers look for — backed by a completion certificate you can show on the job.
6 modules covering everything from water chemistry to liner replacement and seasonal service — 673 practice questions and a 253-question final certification exam.
What you'll master
Completion Certificate Included
Pass the final exam and receive your Pool & Spa Pro digital certificate — shareable with employers and clients.
Built for supply house workers across Canada
Behind the counter, on the dock, or behind the wheel — Supply House Pro gives you the product knowledge, safety training, and professional skills to stand out and advance in the wholesale supply industry.
12 modules covering warehouse safety, forklift operation, truck delivery, inventory management, counter sales, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building materials — 1,465 practice questions plus a 265-question final exam.
What you'll master
More Programs Coming
Level up from G3 to G2 gas licence
In DevelopmentJob site safety, tools, material handling & assisting licensed trades — built for helpers and entry-level labourers
In DevelopmentHow to become indispensable — 3-dimensional thinking, the top 10 attributes of the un-fireable employee, and how to stand out in the trades and in life
In DevelopmentHeating, ventilation & air conditioning
Coming SoonIce surface & refrigeration systems
Coming SoonHorticultural & grounds maintenance
Coming SoonGoing for your G3? Starting a pool service career? Pick the program that matches your goal — or grab All-Access and unlock everything inside the app.
Watch animated lessons, drill practice questions, and track your progress — all on your phone. Study between jobs, on breaks, or on the couch. No classroom required.
Complete your program, earn your in-house certificate, and walk onto any job site knowing your stuff. G3 candidates get full TSSA exam prep — every other program gives you the knowledge to stand out.
One subscription. One app. Every program inside. No hidden fees, no lock-in — cancel any time.
"Finally a proper G3 study program built for the exam. The explanations actually reference the code sections so you understand why, not just what."
"The pool chemistry lessons are better than anything I've seen at industry training days. The pH and SLAM animations actually make it click."
"Studied the GasPro program on my phone between service calls. Passed my written G3 in just under 5 weeks. $17/month instead of years of apprenticeship. The practical session booked me right in — I was working in the field a month later."
Join the waitlist and lock in your first month free. We'll reach out the moment NSA hits the App Store and Google Play — no spam, just a heads up when you're ready to get to work.
No spam. No credit card. Just an email when we launch. 🔒
We'll email you the moment NSA goes live — plus your free first month code. Welcome to the crew.
Our in-person sessions are small-group, hands-on learning with licensed instructors. Perfect for members who want to go beyond the program and get real field experience before stepping onto a job site.
Your final step to a full G3 gas licence. Work hands-on with a licensed gas technician — pipe connections, appliance commissioning, leak testing, and everything TSSA expects in the practical exam.
Learn how to properly cut, thread, and assemble black steel gas pipe. Covers tools, thread standards, sealing, and common mistakes. Great for anyone starting out in gas fitting or plumbing trades.
Get comfortable with sheet metal layout, cutting, bending, and fastening for HVAC and ductwork applications. Hands-on practice with real materials — no experience required.
Understand low voltage control circuits, thermostats, relays, and basic troubleshooting techniques used in HVAC and gas appliance systems. Covers multimeter use, reading wiring diagrams, and common fault diagnosis.
Hands-on session covering residential pool pump operation, filter service, heater diagnostics, and basic plumbing. Perfect complement to the Pool & Spa Pro app — take theory into the real world.
We're adding new programs and in-person sessions regularly — G2, HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, and more. Join the waitlist to be first in.
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