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NABCEP PV Associate Training - LIVE from the 2024 NABCEP CE Conference

Sean White • Last updated 08/2023

Course description

March 19-21, 2024 | 9:00am - 5:30pm | Raleigh, NC

Unlike most of our courses, this is a LIVE, in-person training you can take at the 2024 NABCEP CE Conference in Raleigh, NC. A full-access conference pass is included with this course.

Here's our training schedule:

  • Day 1: Tuesday, March 19th - 9:00-5:30 with breaks and lunch
  • Day 2: Wednesday, March 20th - 9:00-5:30 with breaks and lunch
  • Day 3: Thursday, March 21st - 8:30-12:00 with breaks

Included with your PV Associate training registration:

Pass your NABCEP exam the first time - Guaranteed We specialize in preparing students for the NABCEP PV Associate exam and our 95% student success rate proves how valuable this course is in helping you pass on your first try. In fact, we guarantee that you'll pass on the first try and if you don't we will refund your exam fee or let you take the exam again at no charge.

Electricians, contractors, or career-changers: learn the fundamentals of solar PV systems and get expert help prepping for and passing the NABCEP Photovoltaic (PV) Associate Exam. The instructor for this course, Sean White, is one of HeatSpring's most popular and highest rated instructors. He is an IREC Master Trainer, was named 2014 Clean Energy Trainer of the Year, travels around the world to teach seminars on solar technology, served on the NABCEP technical committee, and recently published two books on solar design and installation.

This is a foundational course for all solar installers & designers. If you can't attend the conference, consider:

HeatSpring is a NABCEP Registered Provider and a NABCEP PV Associate Exam provider.

When you finish this course, you will be eligible to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam. The exam can now be taken at home via Live Online Proctoring on your own computer or at any of the 1,350 Scantron testing centers in the world. Learn more about NABCEP Exams.

Not Included - Exam Fee
The NABCEP PV Associate Exam fee is a separate fee charged by NABCEP when scheduling your exam after you have completed the course. After completing the course and earning a certificate of completion, students can optionally submit a NABCEP application and $150 exam fee in the last module of the course. We guarantee that you will pass the exam on your first try, if you don't we will refund the $150 exam fee or let you take the exam again at no charge.

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Full course outline

Welcome - 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.

  • Free Registration for the 2024 NABCEP Conference
  • Set up email notifications and your student profile
  • Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Module 1 - Day 1: Tuesday, March 19 - 9-5:30 with breaks and lunch

  • NABCEP PV Associate Training - LIVE from the 2024 NABCEP CE Conference2
  • Presentation Materials
Module 2 - Day 2: Wednesday, March 20 - 9-5:30 with breaks and lunch

Module 3 - Day 3: Thursday, March 21 - 8:30-12 with breaks

Conclusion - 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!

  • 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
  • Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
  • Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
  • Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate

Instructor

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 ISPQ 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... Learn more

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Frequently asked questions

How does this course work?

This 1 module course is delivered entirely online. This course is self-paced and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. 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 can pre-order but will not be able to access the full course materials or earn a certificate of completion until the course is fully published. Once the course is published any students who have pre-ordered will then have access to the course materials for one year (365 days). 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.

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 HeatSpring for Teams page to get a group discount.

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