NABCEP PV Associate Training

  • Required    Included    Optional
  • No Prerequisite
  • 5-Day Live Photovoltaic  Training & Quizzes!
  • Instant 24/7 Access - Prep Now!
  • Practice NABCEP Exam
  • 18 NABCEP credits towards full certification upon passing exam
  • Guaranteed - We Re-Train for Free
  • 10 BPI CEUs | 40 hours
  • Downloadable Materials
US Solar Map
Rooftop Solar installation
PV Module Expanded View
Net Metering Explained

What's 
Included:

Live Instruction Plus Instant Online Content
  • Training Provided by Azimuth Solar!
  • The instructor is a 28-year veteran of the solar industry who received his NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification in 2007
  • 5 days of training - 24/7 Access
  • 18 NABCEP credits toward NABCEP PV Installer Professional (PVIP) exam
  • 15-question quiz at the end of each lesson, 17 in all!
  • Practice exam that closely mimics the actual exam
  • Printable Certificate of Completion, Upload for CEUs

What's Covered:

Live Comprehensive Training & Testing!
  • Ch 1 - Photovoltaic Systems
  •             Fundamentals of Electricity
  • Ch 2 - Solar Radiation
  •             Installation Safety
  • Ch 3 - Site Surveys and Preplanning
  • Ch 4 - System Components
  • Ch 5 - Cells, Modules & Arrays
  • Ch 6 - Batteries & Battery Charging
  • Ch 7 - Series & Parallel Wiring
  • Ch 8 - Inverters
  • Ch 9 - System Sizing
  • Ch 10 - Mechanical Integration
  • Ch 11 - Electrical Integration
  • Ch 12 - Utility Interconnection
  • Ch 13 - Permitting and Inspection
  • Ch 14 - Commissioning, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Ch 15 - Sales and Economics

Schedule:

  • Future Dates - May 2, 3, 9, 10 & 15
  • Future Dates - July 8th - 12th
  • Day 1 thru Day 5 - 8:30am - 4:30pm - Live Zoom Classroom Training
  • After Class - Schedule and sit for the NABCEP PV Associate exam (optional)
  • Next Steps - Continue gaining experience and take the NABCEP PV Installer Professional (PVIP) certification

What is NABCEP PV Associate?

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is the nation’s leading solar energy credentialing organization. NABCEP’s certification programs are based on rigorous standards and ongoing research to meet the real-world needs of customers, businesses, utility companies, and governmental organizations. This PV Associate exam prep training follows the learning objectives set forth by NABCEP, and the exam is offered and proctored online through NABCEP. Those who pass the PV Associate exam are recognized by employers in the solar industry for being very knowledgeable about solar energy, and often receive higher pay because of this credential. This course is ideal for those who need a strong working knowledge of the basics of solar energy in order to do their jobs more effectively, including installers, designers, project managers, administrators, and marketing and sales professionals. For those who seek to achieve the full NABCEP PV Installer Professional (PVIP) certification, this course will offer 18 of the 58 training credits required to sit for the PVIP exam

Upcoming Live Class (by Start Date)

Online Course Materials

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