About this course

Utility-scale solar construction involves dozens of overlapping scopes, tight schedules, and no shortage of ways for things to go sideways. This bundle covers the core knowledge that project managers, field engineers, construction managers, and site superintendents need to run a clean project.

Utility-Scale Solar Construction & Project Management provides the end-to-end framework: engineering and procurement, development, construction sequencing, and commissioning. Understanding Utility-Scale Solar Construction Drawings gets everyone on your team reading plan sets accurately - civil, electrical, structural, racking, SCADA, and high voltage packages. SCADA Communication Systems for Utility-Scale Solar covers how solar plants communicate from string-level monitoring through the utility interface, and what it takes to get that system properly configured and commissioned. Quality Management in Utility-Scale Solar Construction builds the foundation for QA/QC programs that protect schedule, budget, and client relationships from day one.

This bundle is built for professionals who are in the field or managing projects and want a deeper, more complete picture of how utility-scale construction actually works.

Subjects covered

Bundle outline

5 courses
13 - 17 hours to complete
Course 1 • 1 modules
Utility-Scale Solar PV Fundamentals
Module 1 • 16 assignments
Basics of Utility-Scale Solar PV

Every utility-scale solar project — no matter how large or complex — is built on a set of core principles that govern how sunlight is converted into electricity. In this module, Basics of Utility-Scale Solar PV, we'll establish the foundational knowledge you need to understand how photovoltaic technology works, from the physics of the photovoltaic effect to how individual cells, modules, and arrays are configured to produce power at scale. We'll also look at how solar resources are evaluated and how environmental factors like temperature, shading, and irradiance influence system output. Whether you're new to the solar industry or transitioning into the utility-scale space, this module provides the essential building blocks that will support everything you'll learn throughout the rest of the course.

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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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Course 2 • 4 modules
Utility-Scale Solar Construction & Project Management
Welcome • 4 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 • 15 assignments
Engineering and Procurement

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Module 2 • 7 assignments
Development & Owners Engineering

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Module 3 • 26 assignments
Construction

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Module 4 • 7 assignments
Commissioning, Testing & Next Steps

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Conclusion • 5 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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Course 3 • 3 modules
Understanding Utility-Scale Solar Construction Drawings
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 • 3 assignments
Introduction to the Course

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Module 2 • 8 assignments
Basics of Drawings

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Module 3 • 13 assignments
Details of Drawings

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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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Course 4 • 3 modules
SCADA Communication Systems for Utility-Scale Solar
Welcome • 4 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 • 4 assignments
What is SCADA?

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Module 2 • 5 assignments
SCADA in Solar PV Applications

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Module 3 • 7 assignments
Using SCADA Day to Day

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Conclusion • 4 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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Course 5 • 2 modules
Quality Management in Utility-Scale Solar Construction
Welcome • 5 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 • 6 assignments
Quality Management Principles

In this section, we’re going to first lay the groundwork for quality management – explaining why it’s so important in all construction activities, but particularly utility scale solar… and detailing how quality is a topic that has an outsized effect on many other critical processes and systems on a project… and can affect safety, schedule, budget and client relationships.

We’ll then look at some wider quality management principles – gaining a general understanding of concepts like customer focus, continual improvement, process based planning and using data to make good decisions.

And finally, we’ll wrap up this section by diving into Quality Assurance and Quality Control – or QA/QC. These are two concepts that are often used in the same breath, and many people don’t actually understand the core differences between these two components of a quality management system – so I think it’s worthwhile spending some time discussing the differences and interactions between QA and QC.

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Module 2 • 7 assignments
Ensuring Quality in Utility Scale Solar Construction

We’ll begin by reemphazing the importance of planning – and how critical it is to go into projects well prepared. We’ll talk in depth about best practices for quality management in solar construction, and dive deep into the various inspections that need to be undertaken at each step of the build.

We’ll then spend some time talking about drawings, and making sure that we have a thorough understanding of why well detailed engineering drawings, solid revision control and good RFI processes are so critical for a high quality project.

We’ll touch base on quality documentation, and best practices for designing and managing this paperwork.

And then we’ll finish up by going through lessons learned procedures and how to ensure ongoing improvement is a part of your teams’ culture.

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Conclusion • 4 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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Continuing Education Units

Approved for the following CEUs

  • NABCEP Advanced Credit Hours
  • NABCEP JTA
  • NABCEP RE Elective
  • NABCEP PV Associate Renewal

NABCEP Registered Provider

This course counts towards the training requirements for taking NABCEP professional certification exams and CEUs for renewing all certifications.

Instructor

Andy Nyce

Sr. Director of Project Management, Erthos Inc.

I'm Andy Nyce - originally from New Zealand, but I've spent the last nine years in the United States in a range of engineering, construction, project management and quality control roles in the large scale renewables industry. I've been directly involved in over 2GW of execution at every level of installation, management and commissioning. I'm currently the Sr. Director...

Frequently asked questions

Full FAQ
How does this course work?
This bundle of courses is delivered entirely online. After you enroll, the courses will be added to your Account. There's a recommended progression to follow, but you have the flexibility to access the materials in whatever order you prefer. Pre-order courses are available on launch date. The courses are 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. 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 a course in this bundle 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.

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