Renewable Energy Certificate Programs

The Master Certificate is for professionals who are serious about mastering the business of renewable energy. Customers now expect that you know much more than just the nuts and bolts of installation; they expect that you can also contrast the financial returns of various systems. So why restrict yourself to the knowledge of just one segment in the renewable energy market? Especially when you could be closing business in Solar Electric (Photovoltaic’s), Solar Thermal, Wind Energy, Home Energy Retrofit (BPI/HERZ), and Commercial Solar (Solyndra)! Our flagship Master Certificate includes your choice of three of our five most popular instructor led training boot camps which provide critical job placement and externship assistance. For a complete list of benefits, click the course name above.

Our best-reviewed class, this flagship Boot Camp is optimized for General & Electrical Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and Business Professionals / Consultants new to the solar industry. In 6 days of hands-on training, it covers the fundamentals of PV theory and applications, system design & estimation, and hands-on installation of typical residential & commercial rooftop systems. Click on the course title to see why hundreds of students think that this is the best course they have ever attended.

This course is for Contractors, Builders, and Engineers who're adding Wind Turbine Installation to their service offerings. Topics include the intricacies of wind site assessment, the finer points of system design; electrical interconnection, safety, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. We'll teach you how the new Federal and State incentives now make wind energy a sound investment for millions of building owners. This course gives you the tools to transform your business into a wind energy business.

A "crash course" on the ins & outs of Solar Sales Processes, intended for experienced Sales Professionals moving into solar from other industries. The course covers the site evaluation, design & estimation topics from our 6-Day Solar PV Boot Camp but from a customer-facing perspective, with additional content specifically for Sales Reps: customer relationship management, lead generation and closing, financial analysis tools, and the consultative sales approach for solar. Students will also create and present a mock project estimate & bid.

For Contractors needing to learn the fundamentals of design, installation and sales of solar water heating systems. Our blended learning approach incorporates Instructor-led lectures, presentations and many hands-on labs, including the use of site-assessment tools in the design of solar thermal systems. Ideal students would be Plumbing, HVAC, Swimming Pool or General Contractors, or other professionals with some plumbing experience.

In seven weeks, learn to design solar electric (photovoltaic) systems without leaving your home. This highly interactive online course teaches the foundations of photovoltaic (PV) design. While learning at your own pace, you can also get help from our Instructor and meet fellow students online. Upon successful completion, students will be awarded the Entry-Level Solar PV Associate Certification.

This is the only Solar PV online course that includes a solar lab kit for each student, so you can do real solar experiments at home. We also send you a textbook and reference CD-ROM. Finally, you will receive a $600 credit towards our hands-on 6-Day Solar PV Boot Camp. Click on the course title above to see why this is your best choice for online solar training.

In six weeks, learn to design wind power systems without leaving your home. This highly interactive online course teaches the foundations of wind power design. While learning at your own pace, you can also get help from our Instructor and meet fellow students online. Upon successful completion, students will be awarded the Entry-Level Wind Power Associate Certification.

Buy both and save! Receive a $600 credit towards our hands-on 5-Day Wind Energy Boot Camp when you purchase both at once. Click on the course title above to see why this is your best choice for online wind power training.

In this 3-day course you will learn how to properly design and safely install Solyndra solar power systems. This accelerated course is optimized for Architects, Engineers, CAD Designers, Electricians and Lead Solar Installers who'll be both designing and installing Solyndra solar power systems on commercial rooftops worldwide.

In this 5-day course you will learn how to diagnose and to correct problems associated with health, safety, comfort and energy efficiency of existing buildings.

The GA accreditation is new to the United States Green Building Council's suite of exams. It is a Tier 1 exam that needs to be passed prior to becoming a LEED AP. This course includes everything you need to know to pass the GA exam.

This course includes everything you need to know to pass the LEED AP Homes exam, including a comprehensive review of every LEED for Homes credit and prerequisite in the following categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Regional Priority, and Education and Awareness.

This 3-day intensive course is a fast-track to BPI certification, designed for professionals with previous experience in residential contracting or home inspection.