About this course

This course provides solar installers and technicians with essential skills for compliant solar array wiring. You will learn proper techniques for planning, grounding, and executing safe PV array installations while avoiding common mistakes that lead to code violations or safety hazards. The course covers everything from understanding module basics and system layouts to hands-on wiring techniques and real-world troubleshooting scenarios.

Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate knowledge of module contruction, specifications, and electrical parameters
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the process for deciding potential array locations and how different locations determine the production of the PV array.
  • Identify principal types, configurations, and components of PV systems and their uses.
  • Design and implement proper grounding paths for PV arrays ensuring electrical safety with a solid path to ground.
  • Execute code-compliant solar array wiring installations following NEC requirements and industry standards
  • Evaluate and troubleshoot common array wiring issues to prevent safety hazards and performance problems

Course outline

4 modules
6 - 8 hours to complete
2:06 hours of video lectures
Welcome • 3 assignments
Orientation Materials

This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.

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Module 1 • 11 assignments
Photovoltaic System Overview

In this module you will learn how electricity is produced in a photovoltaic (PV) system, how a system is built, what are the common types of systems, and what are the common system components. 

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Module 2 • 13 assignments
Module 2: Wiring the Array

In this module you will learn the preparation required before wiring an array. You will learn how to ground, wire, and mount the modules into a solar array while avoiding common mistakes that lead to code violations or safety hazards.

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Conclusion • 3 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources

This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!

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Frequently asked questions

Full FAQ
How does this course work?
You can begin this online course instantly upon enrollment. This course is delivered entirely online. Pre-order courses are available on launch date. This course is self-paced and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. You can begin the lecture videos and other course materials as soon as you enroll. During your year of access the instructor will be in the course answering questions on the discussion board. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.
How long do I have access to the materials?
Students get unlimited access to the course materials as soon as they enroll and for one year (365 days) after enrollment. Rewatch videos and review assignments as many times as you want. View updates the instructor makes to the course as the industry advances. Return to your course anytime with online access from anywhere in the world. After the one year of access expires, access can be extended by joining as a HeatSpring member. A single membership extends access to course materials for all past enrollments.
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?
Yes, when you complete this course you are eligible for a certificate of completion from HeatSpring. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements. Students can easily share their verified certificates on their LinkedIn profiles using our LinkedIn integration.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, please visit our For Teams page to get a group discount.

$395

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