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NABCEP PV Associate Training & Online Proctored Testing

Gain a solid foundation in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with the NABCEP PV Associate Training & Online Proctored Testing, a 40-hour live, in-person course designed for professionals working in the solar energy industry. Delivered by Azimuth Solar and led by expert instructor Jeff Gilbert, this course follows the NABCEP PV Associate Job Task Analysis (JTA) to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date content.

Participants will engage in interactive classroom instruction, demonstrations of small working solar PV systems, and 17 quizzes covering key concepts. The course concludes with a detailed review of a practice exam to prepare participants for the NABCEP PV Associate online proctored exam. Successful completion of the exam provides a NABCEP PV Associate certificate, which counts for 18 credits toward the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification.

Basic/Intermediate Prerequisites are required (read more)

Mon, Feb 24th, 2025 -
Fri, Feb 28th, 2025

8:30am - 4:00pm EST

DCSEU Offices 1 M Street SE 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20003

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the core principles and applications of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
  • Learn to analyze and interpret PV system designs using geometry, algebra, and basic physical science.
  • Gain hands-on experience with small working solar PV systems through live demonstrations.
  • Prepare for the NABCEP PV Associate certification exam with 17 quizzes and a practice exam review.
  • Acquire knowledge aligned with the NABCEP PV Associate Job Task Analysis (JTA), ensuring industry-standard training.

Course Details

Provider:

Azimuth Solar

Instructor:

Jeff Gilbert

Course Type:

In-person, live instruction

Course Dates:

February 24-28, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM daily

Registration Deadline:

February 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Time Commitment:

40 hours

Prerequisites:

Proficiency in basic math (geometry and algebra) and a basic understanding of physical science.

Course Materials:
  • Instructor-led classroom training
  • Over 500 downloadable PowerPoint slides covering course topics
  • 17 quizzes, aligned with the NABCEP PV Associate JTA
CEU:

Students who pass the NABCEP online proctored exam will earn the NABCEP PV Associate certificate, which counts for 18 credits toward the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification.

Record of Completion:

A certificate of completion will be provided to all students.

Exam Dates:

Students who pass the NABCEP online proctored exam will earn the NABCEP PV Associate certificate, which counts for 18 credits toward the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification.

Special Instructions:

This course is ideal for professionals involved in the development and installation of solar energy systems, including installers, salespeople, project managers, construction managers, and project administrators.

All training and certification courses are offered at no cost to participants on a first come, first serve basis. Due to the time commitment for this course, registrants will only be allowed to sign up for this course if they are not registered for any other courses through the DCSEU that present a time conflict (unless that course is self-paced). This program is designed to expand the local green workforce and local business opportunities.