About this course

Train for the NABCEP PV Associate (PVA) exam or the new Operations & Maintenance Associate Technician (OMAT) exam in one live course at the NABCEP CE Conference in Mobile, Alabama.
 
March 16-18, 2027 | Mobile, AL
A full-access conference pass is included with this course.

Here's our training schedule:
  • Day 1 -  Tuesday, March 16th - 9:00-5:30, with breaks and lunch
  • Day 2 - Wednesday, March 17th - 9:00-5:30, with breaks and lunch
  • Day 3 - Thursday, March 18th - 8:30-12:00, with breaks

What's Included

Note: The live course prepares you for either the PVA or OMAT exam. Online access is included for one course only - pick whichever matches the exam you plan to take. (Access to the other online course can be added separately if you'd like to prepare for both.)

Pass Your NABCEP Exam the First Time - Guaranteed
We specialize in preparing students for the NABCEP PV Associate and O&M Associate Technician exams. Our 88% student success rate on the PVA exam reflects how effective Sean's training is.

Work through all of the practice questions after the live course, and we guarantee you'll pass your exam on the first try. If you don't, we'll refund the cost of your retake.

Exam Fee (Not Included)
The NABCEP PVA and OMAT exam fees are charged separately when you schedule your exam. After completing the course and earning your certificate of completion, you can submit a NABCEP application and pay the $150 exam fee in the course's final module.

If you complete all practice questions and don't pass on your first attempt, we'll refund $125 toward the cost of your retake.

Course outline

5 modules
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials

This is a LIVE course happening at the NABCEP Conference. We're excited to see you in Mobile!

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Day 1: Tuesday, March 16th - 9:00-5:30 with breaks and lunch

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Day 2: Wednesday, March 17th - 9:00-5:30 with breaks and lunch

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Day 3: Thursday, March 18th - 8:30-12 with breaks and lunch

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Conclusion • 1 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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Instructor

Sean White

2014 IREC Trainer of the Year, HeatSpring / White House Energy Inc. / Sean White Solar / American Solar Energy Society (ASES)

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 FAQ
How does this course work?
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. 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.
How does this course work?
This course will be in-person at the NABCEP Continuing Education Conference in Mobile, AL, from March 16-18, 2027. After the in-person session, students will receive one year of access to either online version of the PVA or OMAT course.
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.
Will this course make me eligible for the NABCEP PV Associate and O&M Associate Technician Exams?
Yes! After the in-person session, students will have access to the full online version of the either the PVA or OMAT course. There, you will be able to take practice exams to prepare and submit your PVA or OMAT application.


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.
Can we get a team discount on this live course?
Yes! We are offering team discounts on the PVA + OMAT Live course.


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