This package of five MREA courses is ideal for those just entering the solar workforce or preparing to take the NABCEP PV Associate exam. With an experienced local NABCEP Professional as an instructor, this in-person training is designed to send participants home with or ready for an entry-level solar credential of their own. This course package includes PV 101, 201, 202, 304, 220, NABCEP PV Associate Exam, and a textbook.
Training Schedule
The Solar Training Academy curriculum includes a mix on classroom and hands-on lab training. Course progression is as follows:
- 8 hours Basic Photovoltaics (PV 101)
- 8 hours PV Site Assessment (PV 201)
- 16 hours PV System Design (PV 202)
- 8 hours PV Design and Installation Lab (PV 304)
- 4 hours PV Exam Prep (PV 220)
- NABCEP PV Associate Exam (2.5 HRS)
About this Training
Designed for your busy schedule, the Solar Training Academy is a series of in-person and hands-on courses providing students with industry-leading solar technical training, that qualifies them to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam, a sought-after solar credential valued by the industry. Whether you’re looking to join the solar workforce, or you’re interested in learning how to design and install your own PV system, the Academy is the best place to start. No prerequisites are required.
We prepare students for entry-level careers in solar energy through an engaging combination of coursework and hands-on lab days. Topics covered include photovoltaic (PV) fundamentals, PV site assessment practices, and design principles and considerations. No prerequisites are required.
TESTIMONIAL
“My favorite part of training with the MREA was a combination of two things. The instructors and people I met through the academy. The people involved were awesome. Secondly the mix of classroom and hands-on installation. This really provided a wholesome approach to this technology.”
– Joey Star, Solar Training Academy Graduate (Milwaukee)
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