"Having had my own business since 1985 with 60+ employee's and having attending many workshops/seminars myself over that time, this PV workshop was one of the best organized and along with Ken's knowledge of the PV industry, made this three day workshop a complete success. Ken has the ability to pass on his knowledge of 12 years in the PV industry to a class made up of non electricians with great success. He is extremely patient and makes every effort to disseminate the large amount of technical information in only three days. I look forward to attending other HeatSpring workshops in the future."

Paul A. Guarracino
President
JM Electrical Co., Inc.
www.jmelectrical.com

"The Solar BootCamp offered by HeatSpring Learning was an excellent introduction to Solar PV system design and installation. With one course I feel I am capable of talking to experienced installers and customers about solar PV systems, giving me more opportunities to expand my renewable energy business. The instructor and staff were first-rate. I would highly recommend this course to new or experienced installers, inspectors, and engineers who want to participate in the growing solar energy industry."

David Jennings, PE LEED
Rainier Renewable Energy

"As an attendee of several HeatSpring Learning Institute courses, I have found the presenters to be knowledgeable in their fields and very capable in their presentation of the material. I have used this knowledge to expand the services provided by my company and have even suggested new course subjects that I would like to have HeatSpring offer. These have been some of the most useful and practical courses that I have attended over the last twenty years."

Vince Guntlow
New England Solar & Green Solutions, Inc.
Williamstown, MA
www.guntlowassociates.com

"This past year the owner of our company and myself participated in [the Solar Installer Boot Camp Training] seminar regarding solar energy systems and installation. The course was very informative and practical, giving us knowledge in this discipline of the trade that we could use in our future business ventures. The course not only gives information on solar energy theory and how it is generated, it also informs students on the installation of a solar system from a qualified professional in the trade. We would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to expand their business into the solar energy market."

KC Cranford III, Project Manager
J.M. Mullen Electrical Service, Inc.
Annapolis, MD

What happens if I can't make the course and need to cancel?
One benefit of enrolling in a HeatSpring course is the ability to transfer into another course. The earlier you can let us know the better, but transfers are free up until a week before the course begins. For a more detailed look at our cancellation policy click here.

Do you provide accommodations during the course?
We negotiate and set aside a discounted room block at all of our course locations, typically hotels, and provide details of that arrangement on your personal HeatSpring account page. Accommodations are not included in your tuition fee, so you are free to make all of your own travel arrangements.

How many people are typically enrolled in the Solar Installer Boot Camp Training?
Courses usually have 30-35 students. A group that size is big enough for great networking, but small enough so the instructor can answer all of your specific questions.

What time does the course start and end?
Our courses start at 8am and generally run until 5pm. We encourage students to come a bit earlier (7:45am) on the first day to leave enough time for registration and to get coffee.

What time does the course end on the third day?
Students will begin the exam after lunch, at around 3:30pm. The exam usually takes about an hour and a half to two hours to finish. Once you are finished you are free to leave.

How is the exam laid out?
The exam is approximately 50 questions long and a score of 80% or better is considered a passing grade. The questions are multiple choice, True/False, and fill in the blank. It's intended to be passable for those who pay attention and do the assigned reading.

What happens if I don't pass the exam?
Don't worry. Most students do pass the exam, however, one re-test is available from HeatSpring at no additional cost.

HeatSpring Learning Institute
Entry Level Geothermal Professional Certificate

The HeatSpring Learning Institute Entry Level Geothermal Professional Certificate demonstrates a fundamental level of competence in geothermal heat pump design and installation. Students must pass an exam testing knowledge of industry best practices and standards in order to recieve the entry level geothermal professional certificate.

The exam is reviewed by Heatspring's Board of Technical Advisors to ensure high educational quality.

The entry level certificate is not a professional license issued by a government agency, and does not authorize a certificate holder to practice. Certifcate holders must comply with all legal requirements related to practice, including licensing laws.