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Online Solar Training, NABCEP Certification and Resources – Everything You Need to Know!

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North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)

“Designed to raise industry standards and promote consumer confidence, NABCEP offers certification and certificate programs to renewable energy professionals throughout North America.”
Types of NABCEP Solar Certifications Available:

• Entry Level
• Certified PV Installer
• PV Technical Salesperson
• Recertification

Requirements for Certification:

• Entry Level  – Take Intro PV Course from accredited School approved by NABCEP
• Certified PV Installer – Two Installs equaling 1KW plus 40 hour course based on NABCEP Task Analysis
• PV Technical Sales
  
  • View the following links for more info.
  • Candidate Information Handbook for Computer Based Certification Exams
  • Successfully Complete a NABCEPPV Technical Sales Applicatio

• Recertification:
• Every 3 years
• 3 Qualifying PV systems over 3 years
• 6 hours on latest NEC Code, 6hours on Installation and Technology, 6 hours  of additional study (technical or non)

Dates for Certification Testing:

• Entry Level – Taken any time at Prometrics Testing after completing course
• Certified PV Installer – January 13, 2012: Application deadline for the March 24, 2012 exam
• PV Technical Salesperson – November 14, 2011:  Application deadline for the January 21 – February 4, 2012 PV Technical Sales Exam
• Recertification – Test not required; application plus proof of Continuing Education and fee

How to Apply:

• Entry Level
• Certified PV Installer
• Technical PV Sales

Additional Resources:

• www.nabcep.org
• www.training4green.com
• www.alliedschools.com
• http://www.solarnovus.com/index.php
• http://www.nabcep.org/home/ce-conference - March 30 2012 Conference

Want to get certified? Allied can help you every step of the way – including training, certification and jobs! We can also provide guidance on how to complete the certification exam applications.

Still have questions? Please call Chris Hillman at (800) 732-7410.

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