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Take the first step toward earning an internationally recognized solar certification. This training program will instantly qualify you to sit for the PV Associate exam offered through the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners® (NABCEP®).

Become a certified solar panel installer with the NABCEP® PV Installation Professional training program. This NABCEP-approved curriculum aligns perfectly with the educational prerequisites to sit for the NABCEP PVIP exam and provides an overview of installation, design, sales, and safety concepts.

This entry-level solar energy training course is designed to help you understand the fastest-growing form of power generation in the world—solar power. This is the best place to begin your journey into the solar workforce by equipping yourself with in-demand skills!

This intermediate-level course follows our PV101 Solar Energy Training course—building on solar energy, electricity, and safety fundamentals by training you to work with wires, circuits, and panels. This 40-hour online course will teach you how to install solar panels and about the balance of components, including inverters, charge controllers, and battery banks for grid-tied and off-grid systems.

SME's Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) is an industry certification focused on basic manufacturing concepts, demonstrating your potential for high-demand, entry-level manufacturing roles. The course is designed for those new to manufacturing who may not currently possess enough knowledge or experience for more advanced technical certifications.

This CNC machinist course provides an intensive overview of workholding, math, inspection, safety, metal cutting, materials, quality, and grinding— all essential skills for working as a CNC machinist.

This specialized solar sales training program helps you understand the technical components of a solar photovoltaic system so you can better communicate its benefits to potential customers. The 20-hour online course will help you to effectively sell solar PV systems.

The Electric Vehicle Fundamentals (EVF) credential is focused on the fundamentals of electric vehicles and provides a starting point for career pathways in the electric vehicle (EV) industry.

This additive manufacturing certification course focuses on the basics of additive manufacturing, including a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing, the seven additive manufacturing technologies, and basic safety guidelines.

This online course will familiarize you with the steps and considerations necessary before and during a solar installation project. This includes addressing customer expectations, paperwork and approvals, location options, code compliance, and project site assessment.