Courses

Learn solar basics, conductor sizing, estimating power production, solar code and market applications. This is our most popular free course and best starting point for learning about solar pv systems.

Use this course to practice for the LEED Green Associate exam confidently with this comprehensive practice test course featuring 140+ questions across nine targeted modules plus a full-length final exam

Practice for the NABCEP PV Installation and Design Certification exams.

Students who participate in this free lecture will be able to properly define battery capacity, define amp-hours and watt-hours, understand the active elements of a battery and how they affect capacity.

This course is designed to help professionals in the traditional energy sector make the transition to selling, delivering, and managing solar power assets. You'll learn the business and finance side of solar, plus the technical and engineering side.

Learn fundamental calculations of solar PV power involving various parameters like area, efficiency, rated power, STC conditions, and more

There is no way to tell exactly what will be on the real exam, but this free 70 question practice exam will give you a good idea of the types of questions to expect.

This course will provide an overview of Solar PV mechanics and capacity. It will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of installation and control.

Free solar installation course from IronRidge. Completing this course gets you halfway to your IronRidge Solar PV Installation Certification.

A free introduction to utility-scale solar design. Developed in partnership with PVcase.

In this free course, Dr. James Rand discusses the 5 things you should know about silicon PV panels.

Get an introduction to electric utility distribution systems, with figures and photos that explain key concepts.

Learn about diverse career paths, essential skills, and resources for professional development across technical, policy, business, and advocacy roles.

String sizing is determining how many PV modules can be connected in series using math. This course gets down to the fundamentals!

Free course on the voltage challenges of adding large-scale solar to the utility grid

Learn the elements of energy storage for residential and commercial clients with this introductory overview of the field. This free course is led by expert Chris LaForge.

In order to fly your drone under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This free practice test includes 60 questions that you're likely to see when you take the exam.

This course teaches solar salespeople how ethical practices build customer trust, drive referrals, and meet industry standards while increasing sales success.

This thirty-minute lecture describes what it takes to build zero net energy buildings. It provides builders with an honest look at the benefits, challenges, and economics of zero net energy projects.

“Heat Pumps 101” is a free course from John Siegenthaler. It takes less than an hour to complete. You’ll learn the very basics of heat pump technology, including heat transfer, refrigeration, and what applications are commonly used.