Training and Certification

40-Hour Advanced Solar PV Installer Training

For experienced solar professionals looking to take the NABCEP Installer Exam, and advance within the industry. Includes 40 NABCEP-approved hours of advanced PV training (16 in-person and 24 online).

• Online / July 22-September 6, 2013
• Online / October 14-November 22, 2013

Hands-On Solar PV Installer Training

This 1 day hands-on training is made for professionals that need to learn exactly how to install solar PV arrays on flat and pitched roofs. In this 1 day hands on solar training, you'll learn how to rack, attach and ground modules on pitched and flat roof

• Boston MA / August 23, 2013
• Boston MA / November 1, 2013

Solar Hot Water Design & Installation Training + NABCEP Entry Level Exam

Earn NABCEP's Entry Level Solar Thermal credential and learn how to design and install solar hot water systems from one of the world's leading teachers - ISPQ Certified Master Trainer, Bob Ramlow. 90% who take this course pass the exam.

• Online / June 24-August 2, 2013
• Rochester NY / August 13-15, 2013
• Online / September 30-November 8, 2013

Commercial Solar Thermal Design Considerations for Architects and Engineers in Urban Areas

Increasingly architects and engineers are being asking to integrate solar thermal into commercial projects. In urban areas, this requires difficult construction requirements that must be understood.

• Boston MA / May 27-June 10, 2013

Solar PV Design Considerations in Urbans Areas for Architects and Engineers

This course will teach architects and engineers best practices for integrating solar PV into residential and commercial projects in urban areas for their clients.

• Boston MA / May 27-June 10, 2013

Solar PV Installer Boot Camp Training + NABCEP Entry Level Exam

Start Here. This is comprehensive solar training for contractors, electricians, and professionals who want to design and install solar PV. This course is ISPQ Accredited by IREC. It includes NABCEP Entry Level PV Exam + world-class instruction & book.

• Minneapolis MN / June 18-20, 2013
• Chicago IL / July 23-25, 2013
• Online / July 29-September 6, 2013
• Rochester NY / August 6-8, 2013
• Ann Arbor MI / August 13-15, 2013
• Boston MA / August 20-22, 2013
• Baltimore MD / September 17-19, 2013
• Memphis TN / September 18-19, 2013
• St Louis MO / September 24-26, 2013
• Online / September 30-November 8, 2013

58 Hours NABCEP Solar PV Training - Entry Level Exam + 40 Hours Advanced

All the training required to sit for the NABCEP Solar PV Installer Exam. This training includes BOTH the NABCEP Entry Level Exam AND 40 Hours of Advanced NABCEP Training.

• Online / October 14-December 13, 2013

NABCEP PV Installer Certification Exam Prep

ENROLLMENT OPEN UNTIL APRIL 12th. Taking the NABCEP PV Installer Exam? It's hard - let's make sure you pass the first time. Code, batteries, safety...This course reviews it all, includes hundreds of practice problems and a world-class instructor

• Denver CO / July 24-25, 2013
• Online / August 19-September 19, 2013
• Hampton NJ / August 20-21, 2013
• Rochester NY / August 20-21, 2013
• Baltimore MD / August 26-27, 2013
• Boston MA / September 9-10, 2013

Passive Building Fundamentals

Katrin Klingenberg's first Passive House course specifically for non-engineers. 10 Weeks, Self-Paced, with lots of support from Katrin herself. Satisfies Phase 1 requirement for PHIUS PH Certification and 12 AIA CEUs.

• Online / September 23-November 29, 2013

Entry Level Geothermal Professional Certificate Training

The best way to get into the Geothermal Heat Pump industry. Six weeks of videos, discussion, reading, webinars, homework assignments, and tests led by a 25-year industry veteran. Intended for professionals entering the geothermal industry.

• Online / September 16-October 25, 2013

Website Optimization for Solar Companies

As technical skills become more common the solar PV industry, it's more and more critical to have a well designed and optimized website to compete with SolarCity and the like. Join a conversion optimization specialist to learn how to improve your website.

• Online / May 20-June 3, 2013

Best Practices in Solar Sales and Marketing

Designed for NABCEP Certified Solar PV installers, this course counts for 5 NABCEP CEUs and is prep for NABCEP's Solar PV Technical Sales Exam. Instructor sold his company to SunEdison.

• Online / August 5-30, 2013

Renewable Energy 101 Workshop for Young Pros, Career Changers, and Entrepreneurs

Provide renewable energy newbies a basic technical, financial, industry understanding of the solar PV, solar thermal and geothermal industry to help you find your opportunity.

• Boston MA / June 21, 2013

Geothermal Designer Boot Camp + LoopLink Certification

Learn by doing. This course was designed for experienced geothermal professionals interested in becoming skilled designers. Includes a 1-year unlimited subscription to LoopLink design software and all assignments are completed on this web-based platform

• Online / June 24-August 2, 2013

Commercial Solar: Commissioning from A to Z

Do a full walk-through and learn exactly how commissioning is done on commercial solar PV projects. Includes do-it-yourself worksheets. Bring pictures from your projects and we'll help commission your system too.

• Online / July 22-August 16, 2013

Solar Executive MBA Training

Rigorous, Hands-on Business Training. Learn all of the skills to finance the commercial projects in your pipeline. Includes legal documents, calculators, and individual feedback. Due to heavy instructor interaction, this course has limited seating.

• Online / September 16-October 18, 2013

IGSHPA Certified GeoExchange Designer (CGD Plus) Training

Certified GeoExchange Designers (CGD) are the ninjas of the Geothermal Heat Pump Industry. Certification is offered through IGSHPA and the AEE with world-class instruction from Dr. Charles Remund and Ryan Carda.

• Online / July 8-September 6, 2013
• Online / October 7-December 13, 2013

Batteries in Solar PV Systems

ISPQ Certified Master Trainer Christopher LaForge's deep dive on battery-based Solar PV systems. A one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about battery systems from a true master.

• Online / September 9-October 18, 2013

Manual J Boot Camp Training + Elite Certification

Manual J calculations and accurate heating and cooling loads have always been important, but now building codes and rebate programs are requiring it. There's no need to pay someone else to do this for you - this course teaches you how.

• Online / July 15-August 23, 2013

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Best Practices for Solar Companies

Search engine optimization (SEO) course is designed for the owner/operator of solar energy provider business. Overall purpose of the course is to explain SEO basics for the layman, how to leverage content creation, and provide an ACTIONABLE game plan.

• Online / June 7-28, 2013

IGSHPA Geothermal Installer Certification Training

Get Certified as an IGSHPA Accredited Geothermal Installer. This is the foundational course for all geothermal installers and designers. Includes full set of manuals, IGSHPA & NATE certification, website listing.

• Baltimore MD / September 10-12, 2013
• Rochester NY / September 17-19, 2013

Solar Thermal Designer Certification Training

Learn to design solar hot water systems and earn PolySun Solar Thermal Design Certification. This is an advanced training for solar thermal professionals. Polysun Simulation software is included ($895 value).

• San Fransisco CA / July 9-August 16, 2013
• Online / August 12-September 6, 2013
• Chicago IL / October 21-November 29, 2013

Standing Column Well Design Certificate Training

Standing Column Wells have been the heat exchanger of choice in the Northeast U.S. for years, but there's concern about the reliability and environmental impact of these systems. This course uses data to teach proper design of Standing Column Wells.

• Online / August 5-23, 2013

Product Training: Viega Radiant Floor System

This is a product training on Viega's radiant floor technology. The course is for anyone interested in selling, designing, sizing or installing this product.

• Online / June 17-21, 2013

eTraining: Fundamentals of Geothermal Systems

The fundamentals of geothermal systems in 5 hours. Dr. Gary Phetteplace is a professional engineer with an ability to communicate complex principles in a way that is easy to understand.

• Online / Anytime

Short Course: A Complete Guide to Geothermal Tax Incentives

Learn how to apply for tax credits for your geothermal projects completed back to 2006. This course is geared toward commercial and institutional applications.

• Online / June 17-21, 2013

How to Build an Online Course for Experts

If you’re a true expert, it’s possible to make good money teaching online. Learn the best practices to teaching online and turning your expertise into an amazing course.

• Online / May 6-31, 2013
• Portland OR / May 10, 2013
• Ann Arbor MI / May 10, 2013
• Cambridge MA / May 10, 2013

Intro Course: How to Make Money in Renewable Energy

Complete This Course = Win a Prize!! Learn where and how your company can make money selling, designing, and installing renewable enegy products. This is a free, self-paced mini-course.

• Online / July 15-19, 2013

Free Course: Finance 101 for Renewable Energy Professionals

Learn how to understand and communicate the financial benefits of geothermal, solar PV, and solar thermal projects to property owners in order to sell more projects. This is a free, self-paced mini-course.

• Online / June 24-28, 2013

Free Course: Understanding Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)

If you're working in solar on the east coast, you need to understand SRECs to make your projects work. This is a free, self-paced mini-course taught by Sam Rust of SRECtrade.

• Online / July 15-19, 2013

Free Course: Basic Solar PV Design, Code, Economics, Sales, and Site Visits

This is course is for anyone interested in solar PV that needs a quick, but useful, review of the basics. You'll learn the basic skills of: electricity and solar basics, sizing conductors, sizing the array and estimating power production, and how to commu

• Online / June 10-21, 2013

Free Course: How to Use Solar Leases to Grow your Solar Business

A 5 Part Series for Solar Installers by HeatSpring and BrightGrid Renewable Energy Finance. This is a free, self-paced mini-course intended for business owners in the solar industry.

• Online / June 17-21, 2013

How to Turn your Webinars into Amazing Online Training Courses

This course will teach you how to turn your webinars into amazing online courses. If you're regularly teaching and you're teaching advanced material and it's critical that you verify that the students have learned and implemented the material they have le

• Online / June 17-24, 2013

4 Steps to Utilizing Blended Learning to Improve Existing Training

This training is for professionals that are involved in running face-to-face training and need to learn how to take advantage of online education to increase the effectiveness of their training. The course is based on HeatSpring experience training 7,000+

• Online / June 3-17, 2013

Ground Energy Support: Installing, Commissioning Real Time Geothermal Monitoring

Real time geothermal monitoring has finally become economical for installers. Real time monitoring significantly reduces risk for property owners and can verify system performance. Take this course to learn how to install and commission the GES system.

• Online / June 24-July 8, 2013