Everblue's Solar Sales Professional training will help renewable energy professionals get involved in the fastest growing segment of the solar industry: solar sales. Learn the financial, environmental, and ethical benefits of choosing solar and how to communicate these incentives to clients. Also become comfortable with the technical aspects of selling solar, which include system design based on site, load, and shading analysis.
Course Description: This course was developed to train students on understanding the technical components of a solar PV system so they can better communicate its benefits to potential customers. The general populace has only recently discovered the need for renewable energy, so it will be your job to help convey the advantages and cost savings to them. Learn how proper marketing, design proposals, permitting, and deal structuring can help convert sales in PV. In addition, you will be on your way toward qualifying to take the NABCEP PV Technical Sales Exam.
Prerequisites: None. However, Solar PV Associate training or experience with solar photovoltaic systems is strongly recommended. Please visit the Solar PV Associate training page for details.
Format: This course is available as an on-demand webinar. Access the content from any computer at any time!
Benefits of Online Learning:
System Requirements: You must have a high-speed Internet connection and be online. All major browsers are supported: Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher, Netscape 7.1 and higher, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari (Mac compatible), and Opera. No software needed to install - runs right from your browser.
Audience: This course is ideal for salespeople, contractors, electricians, architects, project managers, roofers, and those who are seeking training hours for the NABCEP PV Technical Sales Exam qualification.
Course Materials: Online Resources for Pre-Course Study, Everblue's Solar Sales Professional Handbook, Practice Exam, Certificate of Completion
Price: $349 for an on-demand webinar format. For information involving corporate training, group rates, or returning student discounts, please call 800-460-2575.
Course Topics:
History of Renewable Energy
Types of Solar Energy Systems
Evaluating the Solar Resource
Load Analysis
Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Solar Hot Water Systems
System Maintenance & Safety
Solar PV Markets & Applications
System Components
PV System Sizing Principles
Solar PV System Electrical Design
Solar PV System Mechanical Design
Types of Incentive Mechanisms
Why Go Solar & Customer Qualification