Online Solar Courses |
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Distance-Education.org | Detailed online courses to help you learn about solar energy applications, system setups, and technologies. Courses qualify for CEU credits with the US Green Building Council. |
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Training4Green - Allied Schools | Allied's solar and green job training in today's emerging green technologies prepares you to realize new and exciting career opportunities. |
| Solar On-Line | Photovoltaics and renewable energy distance learning. |
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Solar Energy International | Learn how to design a complete solar electric (photovoltaic) power system without leaving your home. |
School of Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy Engineering, UNSW
Australia | Free self-study course pack for photovoltaic solar energy devices with numerous materials. Developed by SPREE-UNSW with funding from the NSW Government Climate Action Grants Program. |
Community College Courses
(*= NABCEP approved) |
Lane Community College* Oregon | Energy Management Technician. Two-year Associate of Applied Science Option, Renewable Energy Technician. |
Cleveland State Community College* Tennessee | A two-year AAS degree program designed for those students interested in residential and commercial building, including techniques for energy efficiency and solar power installation for residential construction. A program goal is to prepare a workforce to be able to safely and efficiently install PV systems onto new and existing residential structures. |
Undergraduate, Postgraduate Engineering Degrees
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European Solar Engineering School
Sweden | The European Solar Engineering School (ESES) provides a unique education in solar engineering. The Masters program is based on 20 years of experience in solar research at the Solar Energy Research Center (SERC) and is affiliated with the Högskolan Dalarna (Dalarna University). |
UNSW School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Education
Australia
| Undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs in
- Photovoltaic and Solar Energy Engineering
- Renewable Energy Engineering.
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Installer Certification Information |
| North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) | NABCEP is working to develop national, credentialing and certifications for renewable energy professionals. |
| IREC Course Database | Renewable energy course information from institutions and groups from across the country. |
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Solar Education - Free Listings |
| Boots on the Roof | Boots on the Roof offers market-ready training for entrepreneurs, business owners, and electricians looking to get into the solar industry. |
NorthWoods Stewardship Center
Vermont | Solar-electric system design and installation courses.
Taught by NABCEP-certified installers with over 25 years of teaching experience. |
Arizona Solar Power Society
Arizona, Gilbert | Looking for a great source for solar? The Arizona Solar Power Society produces solar installation training classes, solar seminars, solar workshops, solar business conferences and solar trade shows. |
AltE University
Massachusetts | Come to AltE U to learn everything from the basics of renewable energy to gaining invaluable academic and hands-on experience to become a NABCEP certified installer. AltE U is IREC
ISP accredited training program. |