4 Course Bundle
NABCEP Solar PV Associate + 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 Associate (PVA) 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
Technology
NABCEP
Drones
Design and Installation
Bundle outline
4 courses
Course 1 •
6
modules
Solar PV Boot Camp + NABCEP PV Associate Exam Prep
Course 1 •
6
modules
Solar PV Boot Camp + NABCEP PV Associate Exam Prep
Welcome • 23 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 23 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 • 30 assignments
History of Solar, Markets and Applications for Solar PV, and Safety Basics
Module 1 • 30 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 • 17 assignments
Electricity Basics + Solar Energy Fundamentals
Module 2 • 17 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 • 18 assignments
PV Module Fundamentals and System Components
Module 3 • 18 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 • 20 assignments
PV System Sizing and Electrical Design
Module 4 • 20 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 • 26 assignments
PV System Mechanical Design, Performance Analysis, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Module 5 • 26 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 • 14 assignments
Practice Exams
Module 6 • 14 assignments
Practice Exams
In this module, you'll take practice 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!
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Conclusion • 16 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 16 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 •
3
modules
FAA Part 107 Prep Course
Course 2 •
3
modules
FAA Part 107 Prep Course
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 • 15 assignments
Part 107 Regulations and Small UAS Weather
Module 1 • 15 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 • 8 assignments
Small UAS Operations, US Airspace & Charts
Module 2 • 8 assignments
Small UAS Operations, US Airspace & Charts
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Module 3 • 3 assignments
Part 107 Exam Review
Module 3 • 3 assignments
Part 107 Exam Review
There are five practice exams included with this course. Now is a great time to take all of them. See how you do, if you have questions ask them on the course discussion board and Keven will answer them.
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Conclusion • 2 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 2 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 •
1
modules
NABCEP PV Associate (PVA) Practice Exam
Course 3 •
1
modules
NABCEP PV Associate (PVA) Practice Exam
Module 1 • 11 assignments
NABCEP PV Associate Practice Exam
Module 1 • 11 assignments
NABCEP PV Associate Practice Exam
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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
- 18 NABCEP PV Training Hours (passing score on the PV Associate exam required)
- 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.
This course fulfills the training requirements to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate exam and HeatSpring is a NABCEP Registered PV Associate Provider.
Authors
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...
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 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 with a HeatSpring subscription (Plus or Pro). A single subscription 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.
4 courses for
$995