NABCEP Solar Photovoltaic Entry Level Training and Exam Preparation

A training course designed to prepare you to enter the solar field and to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Associate Exam. Topics include an introduction to the necessary mathematical concepts required to apply the fundamental principles of the application; design, installation, and operation of grid-tied and stand-alone PV Systems; and an understanding of the objectives required by NABCEP. Upon successful completion of the coursework, you are eligible to take the PV Associate Exam.  UCR Extension is a registered NABCEP PV Associate Exam Provider. The curriculum covers all the objectives for the NABCEP’s Entry Level Exam Program. Note: Passing this exam does not replace the knowledge, skills, or abilities of the electrical or other construction trades. The NABCEP PV Associate Exam should not be confused with the NABCEP Professional Installer’s Exam which requires a deeper understanding of photovoltaic principles and a lead installer position on several jobs per year

Read the Associate Handbook for further credentialing information.

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