Continuing Education

Maintaining Your Credentials

MREA offers continuing education opportunities year-round to help you meet your recertification deadlines. For those with licenses and professional credentials, it’s especially important.

MREA is a Registered Provider of Continuing Education for those working towards a NABCEP Board Certification or renewing a credential. Many courses are also recognized for continuing education by agencies for electricians, inspectors, and building officials. Learn more about our continuing education offerings below.

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Continuing Education Course Directory

NABCEP

PV Associate Renewal Information

To maintain your NABCEP PV Associate Credential, Associates must obtain 12 hours of continuing education (CE) completed during your 3-year credential period. Details can be found in section 10 of the NABCEP Associate Handbook. MREA offers a variety of courses approved for PV Associate Renewal continuing education.

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NABCEP Advanced PV Training, Recertification, and Courses for Renewal

To maintain certification, NABCEP Board Certified Professionals must obtain continuing education (CEs) in specific renewable energy and business-related areas within three years of initial certification. Details can be found in section 21 of the NABCEP Certification Handbook.

The MREA is a registered provider of NABCEP continuing education. We offer a variety of courses held both online and in-person to help you achieve and maintain your professional certifications.

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Click on the course below that interests you to see course details and the NABCEP continuing education it is approved for.

Navigating the NEC (G 110) – In-person & online

PV Labs & Design Scenarios (PV 304) – In-person

Roof-Mount PV System Design & Installation Lab (PV 312) – In-person

Off-Grid PV System Load Analysis & Design (PV 420) – In-person & online

PV System O&M Fundamentals (PV 425) – In-person & online

Intro to System Advisor Model (SAM) (PV 430) – In-person & online

Modeling PV-Battery Systems in SAM (PV 431) – In-person & online

PV Sales & Finance (PV 435) – In-person & online

Solar Plus Storage Package (PV 450) – In-person

Inspecting PV Systems (PV 604) – In-person & online

Fire Code Regulations for PV Systems (PV 620) – In-person & online

Energy Pro Webinar Series – Online

Additional Resources:

An easy way to search by certification is to visit NABCEP’s Course Catalog and select Midwest Renewable Energy Association as your training provider to narrow your search.

Looking for NABCEP Board Certification training? Explore MREA’s course pathways here.

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Iowa Department of Public Safety

MREA courses approved for continuing education by the Iowa Department of Public Safety (IA DPS)
Click on the course that interests you to see course details and the IA DPS continuing education it is approved for.

PV Associate Core Course Package (PV 255) In-person
(NOTE: PV Exam Prep (PV 220) in this package is not approved for continuing education)

PV Labs & Design Scenarios (PV 304) In-person

Please Note:
*Continuing education credits are only available when courses are taught in-person by state-approved instructors. Please check with the MREA to confirm approval by emailing us at courses@midwestrenew.org.

IA DPS Information

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

MREA courses approved for continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry (MN DLI)
Click on the course that interests you to see course details and the MN DLI continuing education it is approved for.

PV Associate Core Course Package (PV 255) In-person (NOTE: PV Exam Prep (PV 220) in this package is not approved for continuing education)

PV Labs & Design Scenarios (PV 304) In-person

Solar Plus Storage Package (PV 450) In-person

Inspecting PV Systems (PV 604) In-person

Fire Code Regulations for PV Systems (PV 620) In-person

MN DLI Information

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

MREA courses approved for continuing education by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (WI DSPS)
Click on the course that interests you to see course details and the WI DSPS continuing education it is approved for.

Working with Electricity (G 108) Online

Navigating the NEC (G 110) In-person & online

Basic Photovoltaics (PV 101) In-person & online

PV Site Assessment (PV 201) In-person & online

PV System Design (PV 202) In-person & online

PV Labs & Design Scenarios (PV 304) In-person

Roof-Mount PV System Design & Installation Lab (PV 312) In-person

Off-Grid PV System Load Analysis & Design (PV 420) In-person & online

PV System O&M Fundamentals (PV 425) In-person & online

Solar Plus Storage Package (PV 450) In-person

Inspecting PV Systems (PV 604) Online

Fire Code Regulations for PV Systems (PV 620) Online

Intro to Wind Energy Systems (W 101) Online

WI DSPS Resource
For more information about continuing education approved by WI DSPS please visit the state’s website.

WI DPS Information

Questions?

Contact the MREA with any questions regarding continuing education, credit hours, or license renewal requirements for construction trades. Certificates of completion are issued upon successful completion of courses. Transcripts of courses taken with the MREA are available upon request.

Contact Us: courses@midwestrenew.org