4 Course Bundle
NABCEP Commissioning & Maintenance (PVCMS) + FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Exam Prep
This is a bundle of these 4 courses
About this course
Build your solar business - and career - by leveraging drones and solar together. Five years ago this combination didn't really exist, but today it's an in-demand combo of skills.
Earn your NABCEP PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist (PVCMS) credential and learn the fundamentals of solar pv design and installation. Earn your FAA Part 107 license while becoming a qualified commercial drone pilot.
Both courses go beyond exam prep and teach you the things you really need to know to operate in the field contribute to the success of your organization.
Subjects covered
Solar
Other Technology
NABCEP
Drones
Inspection, O&M
Bundle outline
4 courses
Course 1 •
3
modules
30-Hour NABCEP Advanced PV Certification Training and CEUs
Course 1 •
3
modules
30-Hour NABCEP Advanced PV Certification Training and CEUs
Welcome • 26 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 26 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 • 39 assignments
Module 1
Module 1 • 39 assignments
Module 1
This week will introduce many of the concepts that will be covered on the exam.
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Module 2 • 60 assignments
Module 2
Module 2 • 60 assignments
Module 2
This week you will set aside 4 hours to take the 70-question practice exam and see how you do.
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Module 3 • 5 assignments
Practice Exam
Module 3 • 5 assignments
Practice Exam
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Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
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 2 •
2
modules
NABCEP PV Commissioning & Maintenance (PVCMS) Practice Exam
Course 2 •
2
modules
NABCEP PV Commissioning & Maintenance (PVCMS) Practice Exam
Module 1 • 12 assignments
NABCEP PVCMS Certification Practice Exams
Module 1 • 12 assignments
NABCEP PVCMS Certification Practice Exams
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Module 2 • 9 assignments
PVIP exams
Module 2 • 9 assignments
PVIP exams
The PVCMS exam is a relatively new and rumored to be difficult to pass exam.
Most questions on the PVIP exam can be written slightly differently in context to make them PVCMS exam questions, so if you know how to pass the PVIP exam, you will know how to pass the PVCMS exam.
For example, when I recently took another one of the specialist exams, the PV Design Specialist exam, I could not tell the difference between the PVIP and the PVDS exams. I assume that this is much the same for the PVCMS exam.
There are very few people who have taken the PVCMS exam and there has been no activity here until June 2022.
I recommend studying the same as if you were going to take the PVIP exam and I have posted my PVIP exam question here.
If you decide you would rather take the PVIP exam, let me know and we can switch you into that course.
Thanks,
Sean
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Course 3 •
12
modules
Drone Pilot Boot Camp
Course 3 •
12
modules
Drone Pilot Boot Camp
Welcome • 8 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 8 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 • 17 assignments
Part 107 Regulations and Small UAS Weather
Module 1 • 17 assignments
Part 107 Regulations and Small UAS Weather
A close look at 14 CFR 107 (the commercial drone reg) and associated documents. Then a review of all the weather elements that affect sUAS operations.
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Module 2 • 10 assignments
Small UAS Operations, US Airspace & Charts
Module 2 • 10 assignments
Small UAS Operations, US Airspace & Charts
A real 'meaty'week with all the factors influencing sUAS operations and then the detailed look at US airspace and charts.
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Module 3 • 10 assignments
Small UAS Performance, Human Factors
Module 3 • 10 assignments
Small UAS Performance, Human Factors
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Module 4 • 8 assignments
Part 107 Exam Review
Module 4 • 8 assignments
Part 107 Exam Review
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Module 5 • 7 assignments
Field Operations Preparations
Module 5 • 7 assignments
Field Operations Preparations
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Module 6 • 7 assignments
Pre-site Surveys, Job Hazard Assessments, Pre-deployment prep
Module 6 • 7 assignments
Pre-site Surveys, Job Hazard Assessments, Pre-deployment prep
A look at the days leading up to a job, with the study of the site and the task. The preparation for the team and finally getting the equipment ready. In this module we explore examples relevant to solar companies doing site surveys and inspections.
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Module 7 • 14 assignments
On Site Procedures, Normal & Emergency Operations
Module 7 • 14 assignments
On Site Procedures, Normal & Emergency Operations
So you finally made it to the job site... What now?
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Module 8 • 9 assignments
Post-flight Activities, Data Handling & Report Production
Module 8 • 9 assignments
Post-flight Activities, Data Handling & Report Production
The work doesn't stop when you get home... Getting the kit secured, maintained and ready for the next job. Then a look at the various processes, software, etc. to convert flights into cash...
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Module 9 • 5 assignments
Top Tips and Traps for Young Players and Live Fly Practicals
Module 9 • 5 assignments
Top Tips and Traps for Young Players and Live Fly Practicals
A look at the good, bad and the ugly of commercial drone operations then getting the birds airborne!
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Module 10 • 3 assignments
Evaluation Week
Module 10 • 3 assignments
Evaluation Week
Brace yourself for trials and tribulations from air, sim and ground. Fear not. YOU. ARE. READY!
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Module 11 • 4 assignments
Graduation Week
Module 11 • 4 assignments
Graduation Week
A chance to catch your breath, celebrate and find a nice frame!
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Module 12 • 3 assignments
Post Grad Work
Module 12 • 3 assignments
Post Grad Work
No resting on your laurels... Keep the work going!
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Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
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 4 •
1
modules
FAA Part 107 Practice Test
Course 4 •
1
modules
FAA Part 107 Practice Test
Module 1 • 2 assignments
FAA Part 107 Practice Test
Module 1 • 2 assignments
FAA Part 107 Practice Test
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Continuing Education Units
Approved for the following CEUs
- NABCEP NEC
- NABCEP Building or Fire Code
- 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.
Instructors
Sean White
2014 IREC Trainer of the Year, HeatSpring / White House Energy Inc. / Sean White Solar / Norcal Solar
Sean White was the 2014 Interstate Renewable Energy Council Trainer of the Year. He is an IREC Certified Solar PV Master Trainer and has authored several books on solar. He contributed to the development of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Job Task Analysis and has been a member of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Technical Committee. Sean is a...
Keven Gambold
CEO, Unmanned Experts
Keven Gambold (Squadron Leader RAF, Ret.) completed 21 years of active duty service with the Royal Air Force as a front-line combat pilot. After over 1500 hours in Tornado GR4 fast-jets, including active participation in all recent multi-national conflicts, Gambold joined a Combined Predator Task Force logging over 1500 hours of unmanned combat missions and two...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow 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.