Introduction to Photovoltaics
Master skills and knowledge in demand by employers
Earn the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) PV Associate credential. Includes “In person” classroom instruction and hands-on labs. This 78-hour course will prepare and certify students for employment and expanding career opportunities in the growing Solar PV and Renewable Energy industries.
NABCEP is the foremost nationally recognized certifying agency for the Solar PV and Renewable Energy technology industry. The Associate certificate is highly
valued by businesses in the Solar PV trade, including those serving residential, commercial, industrial, utilities, and EV transportation markets.
This course includes:
• PV markets and applications
• PV system sales, marketing, and finance options
• Electricity and electronic basics
• Solar PV panel fundamentals and installation
• Solar PV system design, sizing, and operation
• Energy storage systems and battery technologies
NABCEP Testing: Students who successfully complete both instruction and labs qualify to sit for the NABCEP authorized test, offered at the conclusion of instruction.
Read the Associate Handbook for further credentialing information.
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Course Format Options: In-Person
Length: 78 Hours
Accredited: Yes
Qualifies for Associate Exam: Yes