SOLAR ENERGY COURSES:

Solar Photovoltaic Principles and Applications 

Participants receive 60 hours of training providing the fundamental knowledge and skills for becoming part of the solar energy workforce.  The course teaches the principles of solar photovoltaics, related electrical theory, essential design considerations, basic installation, and performance factors.  Participants receive preparation for and take the NABCEP Entry Level exam during the course.  It also provides a unique opportunity for real-life experience installing a residential system at the conclusion of the course with GRID Alternatives. This additional 16 hours of hands-on brings the course total to 78 hours.  Textbook, test fee, course materials and 2 days of  hands-on installation, all supplied with the cost of the course. A real value !

Instructor:  Servando Gereau

Cost: $ 995   Register

Dates: May 2 thru June 10. The course is 10 hours per week for 6 weeks, plus NABCEP test and Solar Installation (2 days).  Weekly Thursday nights from 5:30-9:30pm & Saturdays from 10am-5pm (1 hr lunch/ not supplied).  NABCEP Entry Level Exam on Monday June 10 6-9pm.  Solar installation hands-on with GRID Alternatives will follow the course, tentativly scheduled for June 13 & 14, Thursday & Friday, all day.

For more information please call (760) 862-1396.

 

Photovoltaic Technical Sales Training

This course is designed to build on the knowledge of solar professionals, gained through prior training or work experience, by adding in-depth knowledge of design, site surveys, sales techniques, cost analysis, incentives, local regulations, and effective customer communication skills. The purpose: increase sales and ensure customer satisfaction.  This 32-hour course covers the learning objectives in preparation for NABCEP Technical Sales Certification.  The certification exam must be taken separately at NABCEP-specified test centers. 

 

Come to the beautiful Coachella Valley, golf or relax in the morning, and attend class in the late afternoon!  This is the perfect opportunity for solar companies to reward dedicated sales staff while increasing their knowledge and sales success.

For NABCEP certification requirements, visit the web site at www.NABCEP.org

Instructor: Servando Gereau

Cost: $ 895      ​Register

Dates: July 9 to July 13. Tuesday thru Friday from 3-9pm; Saturday from 9am-6pm. (1 hr. lunch/ not provided.)

For more information please call (760) 862-1396.

Solar Photovoltaic Principles and Applications - in Spanish

This training covers the same topics as above, but is taught in Spanish. Textbook, test fee, course materials and 2 days of hands-on installation, all supplied with the cost of the course. A real value.

Aplicaciones Principales de Fotovoltaico Solar

Participantes recibiran 60 horas de entrenamiento en conocimiento fundamental y experencia tecnica para ganar empleo en la area de energia solar. En este curso se les enseñara los metodos principales de fotovoltaico, teoria electrico, deseño escencial, los principales basicos y el funcionamiento en como instalar entrepaños solares. Participantes recibiran la preparacion adequado para repasar el examen de NABCEP cual se incluye en este curso.

Instructor:  Servando Gereau

Cost: $ 995      Register

Dates : Starting Thursday July 18 to Monday August 26. With 10 hours per week for 6 weeks. Thursday nights from 5:30-9:30pm; Saturdays from 10 am - 5 pm (1 hr lunch /not included)  NABCEP Entry Level exam (included / in English) Monday night August 26 from 6-9pm.  GRID Alternatives 2 day hands-on solar installation to follow the course, tentativly scheduled for August 29 & 30, Thursday & Friday, all day.

For more information please call (760) 862-1396.

 

OSHA 10      TBA 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration training is the standard for working on jobs sites in construction, industry, warehousing, and other industry sectors. This 10-hour course teaches participants the federally required knowledge and skills necessary to receive the OSHA 10 card, a credential required more-and-more in all types of industry.

Instructor: David Esparza

Cost: $ 255       Register

Dates: Ongoing. Please call to get listed for the next one. Thanks. 

For more information please call (760) 862-1396.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COURSES:

Utility-Scale Solar Energy