HR & Training
What is HARDI's Branch Manager Program?
January 28, 2026 | 2 minute read
Branch managers don’t grow in a vacuum, and neither do great ideas.
Watch this video, to hear instructor, Jason Bader, as he highlights one of the biggest advantages of the Branch Manager Certification Program: the chance to step away from the day-to-day, connect with peers, and gain real-world perspective you can take back to your team. The on-site experience brings branch leaders together to share challenges, solutions, and best practices.
After the workshop portion, participants move into the next phase where they put the concepts into action. Over the following six months, the group meets once a month for a one-hour online session to revisit key topics, talk through what’s working, and strengthen the skills that matter most. It’s designed to keep the momentum going and help managers build confidence as they apply what they’ve learned in their own branches.
If you’re looking to develop stronger leaders, bring new ideas into your operation, and give your managers tools they can use immediately, this program delivers.
Build Better Branch Managers
Invest in your branch leaders and set them up for long-term success by registering them for our upcoming Branch Manager Certification Program. If you're looking for your own private workshop, reach out to our Talent Development Team and get the conversation started.
Check out our other upcoming Certification Programs.
HARDI
HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International) is the single voice of wholesale distribution within the North American and Latin American HVACR markets.
A non-profit association, HARDI serves its members through government affairs and advocacy efforts, market intelligence and benchmarking, training programs, and world-class events. HARDI proudly represents more than 570 distributor members and their 5,000+ branch locations, and close to 600 suppliers, manufacturer representatives, and service vendors. HARDI Distributor members serve installation and service/replacement contractors in residential and commercial markets, as well as commercial/industrial and institutional maintenance staff. HARDI Affiliate members market, distribute, and support heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, parts, and supplies.
