Solar PV Associate

Earn your Solar PV Associate Certificate!

Everblue Solar Bootcamp with NABCEP ExamThis 40-hour solar training course will give you what you need to start working in the solar industry. Available in both live and online classroom settings, the Solar PV Associate class covers the fundamentals of solar energy and photovoltaics, electricity, system sizing principles and PV array electrical & mechanical design. Prepare yourself for a career in renewable energy! No prior experience is required.

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Reserve your seat in an Everblue Solar Certification Training Course today! Full payment will be due prior to the course, but payment plans are available and you can reserve your seat today for as little as $400. Call 1-800-460-2575 for details.

Prerequisites: None

Course Description: This course is designed to help individuals understand the fastest growing form of power generation in the world - solar power. Key concepts include the basics of electricity, solar design, and installation. Students will also have an opportunity to set up a small solar circuit in a lab setting to reinforce the concepts taught in the classroom. As a Solar PV Associate, you will qualify to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Entry Level Exam. 

Audience: This course is ideal for contractors, foremen, supervisors, journeymen, electricians, students and anyone interested in understanding renewable energy or looking for a new career path.

Course Materials: Everblue's Solar PV Associate Handbook, Take Home Solar Kit, Certificate of Completion

Solar PV Associate Syllabus

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Looking for a Faster Track?

Everblue's Solar Contractor Series includes training modules from the following courses: Solar PV Associate, Solar Sales Professional, and Solar PV Installer. This intense program is the fastest way to earn your solar certifications.

Need Info on Solar Course

  • Submitted by bobby lynch (not verified) on Thu, 01/27/2011 - 06:43.
    Please contact me about your solar bootcamp. I would like to know how I become a solar installer and get started in the industry.

Need Info on Solar Course

  • Submitted by Everblue on Sun, 03/06/2011 - 21:35.
    Bobby,

    This Solar Bootcamp is perfect if you are just getting started. We provide you with an intense introduction to solar and prepare you to take the NABCEP Entry Level Exam.

    You will gain a solid understanding of solar and get hands on in the classroom putting solar systems together. This course is a great first step if you are interested in becoming a solar installer.

    Everblue

How much is the Down Payment?

  • Submitted by Kyungu Ngoy (not verified) on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 16:40.
    How much down payment is required for payment plan and how much is the tuition? Thanks

How much is the Down Payment?

  • Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 22:58.
    To answer your question about the down payment, we require a $400 down payment to hold your seat in the course. You can make progress payments at any time but the balance of the course fee is required prior to the start of the class.

    If you need assistance with the tuition pricing, depending on where you live there are grant and scholarship programs available as well.

    Everblue

Tuition Assistance

  • Submitted by A.P.E. Systems (not verified) on Sat, 05/21/2011 - 19:15.
    We are a startup company that needs to get 2 techniciansn trained and certified. Being a startup company, funds are a little tight right now. Any information on assistance with tuition would be appreciated. We are interested in the July 4th training in Indianapolis, IN.

Tuition Assistance

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 09:07.
    Hello A.P.E Systems,

    Thank you for your question. Everblue works with WIA to allocate funding for those who are unemployed. We also may be able to offer discounts for group training. For more information, please call us at 888 460 2575.

    Thanks,
    Bana

Solar Training

  • Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/06/2011 - 18:13.
    What states are your solar certifications good for?

Solar Training

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 09:11.
    Hello Debbie,

    Thank you for your question. This course qualifies you for the nationally recognized NABCEP Entry Level PV Exam. Therefore, this course is applicable in every state.

    Thank you,
    Bana

Earnings In Solar

  • Submitted by Adrian (not verified) on Thu, 04/14/2011 - 01:05.
    I would like to know that after completion of this training, what is the earning potential?

Earnings In Solar

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 09:48.
    Hello Adrien,

    Thank you for your question. Salaries in the solar vary geographically, but they typically are within the range of $12-$23/hour. Our advice to do research in your city for more precise expectations.

    Thanks,
    Bana

Solar Course Location

  • Submitted by Randal (not verified) on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 15:41.
    I'm looking for solar classes so I can get my old job back. I know all the things to do but it has been awhile since I've done a installation and my job requires that I must take classes to make sure I get a career out of it. So where do I find your bootcamp?

Solar Course Location

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 09:24.
    Hello Randal and thank you for your question.

    Our Solar PV Bootcamp is a fantastic way to rejoin the solar industry. If you're interested in viewing our schedule of upcoming classes, you can find it here. We also now offer an online version of this course which includes 40 hours of live and self-paced training. To learn more click here.

    Thanks,
    Bana

How many days is the boot camp?

  • Submitted by Lydia Mariza (not verified) on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 12:01.
    Hello i would like to know how long does it take the get the training either online or at the boot camp.

    Thanks
    Lydia

How many days is the boot camp?

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 09:53.
    Hello Lydia,

    Our solar classroom training is five days while our solar online training takes a month to complete. Both provide 40 hours of training. To learn more, see our Solar PV Bootcamp Page.

    Thanks,
    Bana

Training Details

  • Submitted by Richard (not verified) on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 08:10.
    What are the cost for training? When is the next school? how often are they held?

Training Details

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 10:43.
    Hello Richard,

    Our solar classroom training is five days while our solar online training takes a month to complete. Both provide 40 hours of training and vary in prices and locations. To learn more, see our Solar PV Bootcamp Page.

    Thanks,
    Bana

Training In Spanish

  • Submitted by Julio C Ticora (not verified) on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 21:27.
    Deseo recivir informacion en espanol. Agradezco la atencion a la presente diploma o certificacion en panel solar

Training In Spanish

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:11.
    Hello Julio,

    Currently we do not have training or course material in Spanish, but are considering to do this if we have enough students who would like to do this. If you may have a group of students who would like training in Spanish, please call us at 800-460-2575.

    Thanks,
    Bana

Solar Bootcamp

  • Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/23/2011 - 13:40.
    Hello, im highly interested in joining the Solar PV bootcamp soon, im just curious weather i should register for the 40 hour/ 1 week class first, then to the month long bootcamp, or viseversa?

Solar Bootcamp

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 10:51.
    Thank you for your question. Our 5-day solar PV course is the same curriculum as our 1-month online course, so choosing between the two would be a matter of training preferences. Both provide you with 40 hours of quality training and eligibility to take the NABCEP entry level exam.

    Thank you,
    Bana

What Type of Solar Training?

  • Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/23/2011 - 17:25.
    I am currently working for a certified solar technician as an admin. assistant. I was wondering how I would be able to get certified training for myself. Not so much the installer part, but more of a bidder, customer service, or marketing. Any info regarding this type of info will be SO helpful. Thank You!

What Type of Solar Training?

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 10:57.
    Thank you for your question.

    Our five-day Solar PV Bootcamp would be a perfect start for you as this course covers all the fundamentals of solar needed to effectively market solar products. This course does not include installation training, so you will not be spending time on training you will not use. In addition, you will be eligble to take the NABCEP Entry Level PV exam after this course, a great accomplishment to add to your resume. To learn more, see our Solar PV Bootcamp Page.

    Thanks,
    Bana

Great Information

  • Submitted by eavedrop44 (not verified) on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 02:40.
    Theses posts contain useful information. I have read most of them. This is the great work.

Course Price and Funding

  • Submitted by james shelton (not verified) on Sat, 05/28/2011 - 02:01.
    What is the total course cost? I'm looking into getting this cert, but being unemployed for over 2 years I'm out of $$ to take the course. I see the time now as entry level into this field. As it is only gonna become more and more popular with the current economy and also with every one wanting to go green on everything.

Course Price and Funding

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:05.
    Hello James,

    Thank you for your question. Prices for solar training currently range depending on whether you take online training or classroom training. If you are unemployed you may qualify for WIA funding. For more information on whether you can get funding, call us at 800 460 2575.

    Thanks,
    Bana

Installation

  • Submitted by Leif (not verified) on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 09:05.
    Do you offer classes in installation as well??

Installation

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 09:53.
    Hello Leif,

    We are posting installation classes today on the Solar PV schedule. Check back to this page later for dates and locations!

    Thank you,
    Bana

Price

  • Submitted by Alexis (not verified) on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 11:44.
    Down payment $400.00 why is it that the total price is not given. So my question is what is the total price for the course

Price

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 12:38.
    Hello Alexis,

    You can find the prices for our training on the registration page. For solar, it can be found here.

    Thank you,
    Bana

Grant Funding Assistance

  • Submitted by Josh Monroy (not verified) on Mon, 06/13/2011 - 21:44.
    What kind of grant funding is provided, and what are the requirements in order to be considered for such assistance?

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