Description

Ideal for folks wishing to install a system on their home or business, understand what they are getting into if they wish to hire someone to install a system, or enter the rapidly growing PV industry as a career.

This course tracks with the provided textbook (Understanding Photovoltaics – 9th Edition). It is organized into 15 chapters, 71 major topic areas – with 15 review quizzes, 25 lab projects, dozens of integrated videos, links to online resources and materials for added comprehension and more.

This curriculum has been approved by ETA as preparing persons interested in obtaining the PV Level 1 Certification or NABCEP certification. It has also been approved by a number of states for their electrical license continuing education.

This course content includes:

• Introduction to Photovoltaics
• Solar Cells and Solar Modules
• Types of Photovoltaic Systems
• Basic Electrical Concepts
• Parts of the PV System
• Conducting a Site Survey
• Design/Install the Array and Inverter
• Wiring the System
• Energy Storage Systems
• Mounting Systems
• Designing a Stand-Alone System
• Job Site Safety
• Paperwork
• Testing and Commissioning the System
• System Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Access anywhere…

• Accessible anywhere, uses LearnDash learning platform through WordPress site, so can be accessed through any web browser
• Tracks with the provided textbook. Course organized into 15 chapters, 71 major topic areas – with 15 review quizzes, 25 lab projects
• Lessons include optional captions and transcripts, dozens of integrated videos, links to online resources and materials for added comprehension
• Integrated AI assistant – so you can ask questions and receive guidance to assist you as you navigate the course
• Course discussion group – chat with others on the course to share questions, concerns and resources
• This course has been approved for 40 hours CEU in preparation for the ETA-I (Electronic Technicians Association International) PV Level 1 certification program.  A hands-on lab, as well as the ETA certification exam are required to obtain ETA certification – they are NOT included in this online course.  We do offer online and in-person hybrid options that contain all three components to qualify for ETA certification.  Contact us if you are interested in obtaining certification.
• This course has been approved for 32 hours of Advanced Accredited training in preparation or renewal of the NABCEP PV certification exam (additional NABCEP approvals in sidebar of this page)
• Assistance with registering to take either the ETA or NABCEP certification programs (if your goal is to obtain certification)
• Instructor can monitor student progress, obtain test scores, integrate assignments, conduct discussion forum
•  While the Engineering organizations do not pre-approve courses, this structured course also appears to meet the qualification requirements for 35 hours Continuing Professional Development Education hours as defined by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
• This course has been approved for 24 hours towards renewal of Wisconsin electrical contractors licenses.  More information…