5 Course Bundle
NABCEP PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Certification Prep: C&I + Energy Storage Focus
This is a bundle of these 5 courses
About this course
If you need the full 58 hours of advanced PV training in order to sit for the NABCEP PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Certification exam, there are three established pathways which you should review to pick the ideal course bundle for you.
This bundle of courses focuses on learning the foundations of both solar and energy storage, the commercial solar sales process, as well as a course dedicated to learning technical sales principles + PVTS exam prep.
Subjects covered
Solar
NABCEP
Marketing and Sales
Certification Prep
Bundle outline
5 courses
58 - 60 hours to complete
Course 1 •
6
modules
18-hour Solar PV Boot Camp
Course 1 •
6
modules
18-hour Solar PV Boot Camp
Welcome • 12 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 12 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
History of Solar, Markets and Applications for Solar PV, and Safety Basics
Module 1 • 15 assignments
History of Solar, Markets and Applications for Solar PV, and Safety Basics
You'll learn about the beginnings of solar PV technology, current markets and applications for the technology, and the basic safety considerations and requirements for solar PV installers. Topics include: different types of PV systems, OSHA, National Electrical Code (NEC), arc flashes, overcurrent protection devices, fall protection, and lockout-tagout (LOTO).
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Module 2 • 15 assignments
Electricity Basics + Solar Energy Fundamentals
Module 2 • 15 assignments
Electricity Basics + Solar Energy Fundamentals
This module covers concepts, definitions, terminology, and formulas related to electricity. It also lays out the science, data, and principles you must understand to grasp how solar energy is collected. Topics include: Ohm's Law, power, energy, voltage, current, batteries, multimeters, measurement, types of DC connections, transmission, insolation data, solar time, sun paths, shading, and solar radiation.
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Module 3 • 17 assignments
PV Module Fundamentals and System Components
Module 3 • 17 assignments
PV Module Fundamentals and System Components
This module covers how solar photovoltaic (PV) technology works, the materials used to make PV modules, module efficiency, important formulas, temperature and voltage considerations, and how to test a PV system. It also provides definitions for the primary components that comprise a solar PV system.
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Module 4 • 22 assignments
PV System Sizing and Electrical Design
Module 4 • 22 assignments
PV System Sizing and Electrical Design
This module covers the factors to consider when sizing a grid-tied or off-grid system, system losses, tilt, factors that increase or decrease PV system output, single-line diagrams, ampacity, Ohm's Law, voltage drop, charge controllers, AC- and DC-coupled battery systems, battery charging stages, overcurrent protection devices, and determining voltage ranges.
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Module 5 • 23 assignments
PV System Mechanical Design, Performance Analysis, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Module 5 • 23 assignments
PV System Mechanical Design, Performance Analysis, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
In this module, you will study PV System Mechanical Design, which goes along with Chapter 9 in Solar Photovoltaic Basics.
Also included in this module is Performance Analysis, Maintenance and Troubleshooting which goes along with Chapter 10 in Solar Photovoltaic Basics, which means you are getting close to the end!
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Module 6 • 26 assignments
Voltage Temperature Calculations + Practice Exams
Module 6 • 26 assignments
Voltage Temperature Calculations + Practice Exams
In this module, you'll learn about voltage temperature calculations, review some useful resources and take exams to see how well you've mastered the material presented during the course. These exams can be repeated here as many times as you want and are highly recommended to be used to prepare for the NABCEP PVA exam!
Note: Since 2019, NABCEP has not had any voltage temperature calculations on their PVA exams.
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Conclusion • 7 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 7 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 •
5
modules
Energy Storage Associate Boot Camp
Course 2 •
5
modules
Energy Storage Associate Boot Camp
Welcome • 12 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 12 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 • 7 assignments
History of Energy Storage, Markets and Applications for ESS's, and Safety Basics
Module 1 • 7 assignments
History of Energy Storage, Markets and Applications for ESS's, and Safety Basics
This week you'll learn about the beginnings of solar PV technology, current markets and applications for the technology, and the basic safety considerations and requirements for solar PV installers. Topics include: different types of PV systems, OSHA, National Electrical Code (NEC), arc flashes, overcurrent protection devices, fall protection, and lockout-tagout (LOTO).
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Module 2 • 8 assignments
Energy Storage Fundamentals
Module 2 • 8 assignments
Energy Storage Fundamentals
This week covers concepts, definitions, terminology, and formulas related to electricity. It also lays out the science, data, and principles you must understand to grasp how solar energy is collected. Topics include: Ohm's Law, power, energy, voltage, current, batteries, multimeters, measurement, types of DC connections, transmission, insolation data, solar time, sun paths, shading, and solar radiation.
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Module 3 • 15 assignments
Common components for Energy Storage Systems
Module 3 • 15 assignments
Common components for Energy Storage Systems
For small and large scale energy storage systems, we will cover some of the top brands, how they work and how they are designed.
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Module 4 • 11 assignments
Various Energy Storage System Topics.
Module 4 • 11 assignments
Various Energy Storage System Topics.
In this module we cover virtual power plants, C-rates, supercapicitors, lithium vs. lead-acid batteries, battery discharging, state of charge, 3-phase power, grounding and off-grid systems.
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Module 5 • 32 assignments
More ESS!
Module 5 • 32 assignments
More ESS!
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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 3 •
10
modules
Selling & Developing Commercial-Industrial Solar
Course 3 •
10
modules
Selling & Developing Commercial-Industrial Solar
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 2 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 • 2 assignments
Considerations for the Facility Owner and Operator
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Considerations for the Facility Owner and Operator
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Module 2 • 2 assignments
Site Assessment
Module 2 • 2 assignments
Site Assessment
In this section, we discuss what makes a building good for solar?
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Module 3 • 2 assignments
The Site Visit
Module 3 • 2 assignments
The Site Visit
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Module 4 • 3 assignments
Initial Design & Permitting
Module 4 • 3 assignments
Initial Design & Permitting
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Module 5 • 2 assignments
Interconnection to the Grid (Behind-the-Meter)
Module 5 • 2 assignments
Interconnection to the Grid (Behind-the-Meter)
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Module 6 • 2 assignments
Financial Modeling
Module 6 • 2 assignments
Financial Modeling
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Module 7 • 2 assignments
Presenting the Opportunity to Decision Makers
Module 7 • 2 assignments
Presenting the Opportunity to Decision Makers
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Module 8 • 2 assignments
Answering Common Questions from Decision Makers
Module 8 • 2 assignments
Answering Common Questions from Decision Makers
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Module 9 • 2 assignments
Case Studies
Module 9 • 2 assignments
Case Studies
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Module 10 • 2 assignments
Other Considerations
Module 10 • 2 assignments
Other Considerations
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Conclusion • 3 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
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 •
1
modules
NABCEP PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Intensive Exam Prep
Course 4 •
1
modules
NABCEP PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Intensive Exam Prep
Welcome • 5 assignments
Orientation Materials
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 • 83 assignments
NABCEP PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Intensive Exam Prep
Module 1 • 83 assignments
NABCEP PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Intensive Exam Prep
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Conclusion • 3 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
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 5 •
1
modules
NABCEP PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Practice Exam
Course 5 •
1
modules
NABCEP PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Practice Exam
Module 1 • 14 assignments
NABCEP PVTS Certification Practice Exam
Module 1 • 14 assignments
NABCEP PVTS Certification Practice Exam
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Continuing Education Units
Approved for the following CEUs
- NABCEP Advanced Credit Hours
- NABCEP JTA
- NABCEP Building or Fire Code
- NABCEP RE Elective
- NABCEP PV Associate Renewal
- NABCEP NEC
NABCEP Registered Provider
This course counts towards the training requirements for taking NABCEP professional certification exams and CEUs for renewing all certifications.
Instructors
Tim Montague
President, Clean Power Consulting Group
Tim Montague, M.S. is a solar project developer and consultant working on C&I and community solar and storage across the US. He is the president of the Clean Power Consulting Group which is a mission driven solar company helping to speed the energy transition. He holds the NABCEP PV Technical Sales certification and has originated and developed over 50 MW of solar...
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...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
You can begin this online course instantly upon enrollment. This 1 module course is delivered entirely online. 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.
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.