About this course
This course combines professional perspectives with current resources for women entering the solar industry. Learn about diverse career paths, essential skills, and resources for professional development across technical, policy, business, and advocacy roles.
What You'll Learn:
- Career pathways in solar: installation, sales, project development, policy, engineering, and more
- Essential skills and educational backgrounds for different roles
- Professional development resources and networking organizations
Course Components:
- Women in Solar Policy panel discussion (historical context)
- Interviews with women in various solar roles
- Resources for continued learning and networking
This course is included in this bundle
Course outline
5 modules
2:13 hours
of video lectures
Module 1 • 1 assignments
Welcome to the Course!
Module 1 • 1 assignments
Welcome to the Course!
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Module 2 • 1 assignments
Women in Solar Policy - Webinar
Module 2 • 1 assignments
Women in Solar Policy - Webinar
This archived webcast from 2016 features women leaders in solar policy discussing their career journeys and the challenges of that era. While specific policies have evolved significantly, their insights on breaking into the field, building coalitions, and navigating male-dominated spaces remain valuable.
- Watch the Women in Energy Policy Webcast (51:11 minutes)
Module 3 • 7 assignments
Professional Perspectives from Women in the Industry
Module 3 • 7 assignments
Professional Perspectives from Women in the Industry
We catch up with women across the solar energy industry to hear about their jobs, their experience, and career advice.
- VP of Construction - Anna Bautista (18:25 minutes)
- Sr. Manager, Programs & Events (Nonprofit) - Lauren Friedman (12:07 minutes)
- Senior Manager of Training (Solar Racking) - Susan Stark (07:58 minutes)
- Director of Learning & Development - Claire Lytton (05:04 minutes)
- COO and Co-Founder (Agrivoltaics Development)- Savannah Whitfield (14:25 minutes)
- Head of Business Development (Manufacturing) - Rebecca Guo (10:38 minutes)
- Lead Installer, Service Tech, and Electrical Apprentice - Jan Scott (13:37 minutes)
Module 4 • 4 assignments
Resources for Women in Solar
Module 4 • 4 assignments
Resources for Women in Solar
- Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE)
- Annual WRISE Leadership Forum
- Solar For Women
- GRID Alternatives Women in Solar Program
Instructors
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
This is a free course. Enroll today and get access to all of the materials instantly. Pre-order courses are available on launch date. The lecture video and other materials are available any time.
How long do I have access to the materials?
For free courses there is no guarantee for how long the course materials will be available.
Will the instructor really answer my questions during this course?
Yes! This is an instructor-led online course. You can ask questions on the discussion board and get prompt answers from your instructor. It varies by instructor and by course but typically instructors check-in between daily and weekly to check quiz results or project work, review and respond to discussion board questions and read survey responses. Check the enrollment page for specific information about each instructor's check-in frequency.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Certificates of completion are only provided to HeatSpring Membership subscribers. This course has not been approved by any credentialing organizations (NABCEP, AIA, USGBC etc) for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). This course is for self education purposes only and completion does not indicate a level of professional expertise or credential.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, this is a free course so you can share this page with other people from your team.
