The Clean Energy Transition | Career Launch Pack

This is a bundle of these 4 courses
About this course
- BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge - Master the fundamentals of how building systems interact to affect comfort, health, and energy efficiency. This is your essential foundation before adding solar or other renewables to any project.
- NABCEP PV Associate (PVA) - Earn the industry's most recognized solar credential with our proven 88% first-time pass rate. We guarantee you'll pass on your first try or we'll refund your exam fee.
- NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST) - Essential 6-hour electrical safety training using NFPA 70E standards. Learn to work safely around energized electrical equipment with approach boundaries and safe work practices.
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction - Meet workplace safety standards. Earn your official DOL/OSHA 10-Hour Card while learning about Focus Four hazards, PPE, and safety culture.
Subjects covered
Bundle outline
Course 1 •
8
modules
BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate Prep
Welcome • 4 assignments
Orientation Materials
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
- Details about taking the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge Exam
- Overview of course (04:15 minutes)
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Introduction
- Introduction to Building Performance (07:16 minutes)
- BSP - Introduction to Building Performance - Quiz
Module 2 • 2 assignments
Heat and Insulation
- Heat and Insulation (19:01 minutes)
- BSP - Heat and Insulation - Quiz
Module 3 • 4 assignments
Air and Air Sealing
- Air and air sealing (14:38 minutes)
- BSP - Air and Air Sealing - Quiz
- The Energy Conservatory - Blower Door Overview (04:52 minutes)
- The Energy Conservatory - Blower Duct Leakage to Outside Pressurization Test (01:19 minutes)
Module 4 • 2 assignments
Moisture and Moisture Control
- Moisture and Moisture Control (13:27 minutes)
- BSP - Moisture and Moisture Control - Quiz
Module 5 • 3 assignments
Mechanical Systems
- Mechanical systems (25:41 minutes)
- BSP - Mechanical Systems- Quiz
- The Energy Conservatory - Total Duct Leakage Video (05:13 minutes)
Module 6 • 2 assignments
Conservation Strategies
- Conservation Strategies (16:32 minutes)
- BSP - Chapter 6 - Quiz
Module 7 • 2 assignments
U.S. DOE Home Energy Score
- US Department of Home Energy Score (05:03 minutes)
- BSP - Chapter 7 - Quiz
Module 8 • 2 assignments
Final Exam - BPI Exam Instructions
- BSP Final Exam
- BSP Exam Information (03:39 minutes)
Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
- Ready to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge Exam?
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Course 2 •
6
modules
Solar PV Boot Camp + NABCEP PV Associate Exam Prep
Welcome • 22 assignments
Orientation Materials
- Navigating Your Course Module: Step-by-Step Guide. (01:05 minutes)
- What to Expect: NABCEP PV Associate Exam Prep (04:12 minutes) Preview
- A Quick Look at the Video Player Controls (27 seconds)
- PVA Practice Exams in Module 6 and you can skip around in this class if you want. You have HeatSpring on-demand Freedom!
- Purchase the book for this course: "Solar Photovoltaic Basics: A Study Guide for the NABCEP Associate Exam 2nd Edition"
- NABCEP PV Associate Candidate Eligibility Form (.pdf)
- Important Note on 18 Advanced NABCEP Credits
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Connect with your instructor Sean on LinkedIn
- Audio versions of lectures and much more are located in: Optional Materials
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
- Discussion Board Request from Sean and Notes on Posting Discussion Board Questions
- 2017 NEC Free Download
- Solar Market Report Summary (.pdf)
- Go-At-Your-Own-Pace
- Live Online Proctoring (LOP) for All NABCEP Exams!
- PV Boot Camp Presentation Slides
- Slide Download from NABCEP PVA Boot Camp (Optional)
- To view your test results
- Books and resources
- How to guarantee passing the NABCEP PVA
- Want to help make this class better?
Module 1 • 15 assignments
History of Solar, Markets and Applications for Solar PV, and Safety Basics
- Review: NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate Exam Job Task Analysis (JTA)
- Read Chapter 1 in "Solar Photovoltaic Basics" - PV Markets and Applications
- History of Solar PV (13:56 minutes) Preview
- PV Markets and Applications Part 1 (14:46 minutes) Preview
- PV Markets and Applications Part 2 (19:03 minutes)
- PV Markets and Applications Part 3 (20:00 minutes)
- AC-Coupling, DC-Coupling and Inverter Types, including Multimode Inverter, Stand-Alone Inverter and Interactive Inverter
- Optional Discussion Board Post #1
- PV Price Per Watt
- Read Chapter 2 in "Solar Photovoltaic Basics" - Safety Basics
- Safety Basics Part 1 (24:02 minutes)
- Safety Basics Part 2 (24:38 minutes)
- Module 1 Quiz
- Module 1 Quiz - 10 Questions with Answer and Detailed Explanations (.pdf)
- Optional Discussion Board Post #2
Module 2 • 15 assignments
Electricity Basics + Solar Energy Fundamentals
- Read Chapter 3 in "Solar Photovoltaic Basics" - Electricity Basics
- Electricity Basics Video 1 (29:46 minutes)
- Electricity Basics Video 2 (21:20 minutes)
- PV Math Quiz (20 questions)
- PV Math Quiz - 20 Questions with Answer and Detailed Explanations (.pdf)
- Optional Discussion Board Post #1
- Read Chapter 4 in "Solar Photovoltaic Basics" - Solar Energy Fundamentals
- Solar Energy Fundamentals Video 1 (27:29 minutes)
- Solar Energy Fundamentals Video 2 (29:43 minutes)
- Solar Energy Fundamentals Video 3 (21:42 minutes)
- Solar Energy Fundamentals Video 4 (28:45 minutes) Preview
- Solar Energy Fundamentals Video 5 (30:49 minutes)
- Solar Energy Fundamentals Quiz
- Solar Energy Fundamentals Quiz - 10 Questions with Answer and Detailed Explanations (.pdf)
- Optional Discussion Board Post #2
Module 3 • 18 assignments
PV Module Fundamentals and System Components
- Read Chapter 5 in "Solar Photovoltaic Basics" - PV Module Fundamentals
- PV Module Fundamentals - Part 1 (30:08 minutes)
- PV Module Fundamentals - Part 2 (23:57 minutes)
- PV Module Fundamentals - Part 3 (23:48 minutes)
- PV Module Fundamentals - Part 4 (29:18 minutes) Preview
- PV UL Listing 1703 transitioned to UL 61730 (.pdf)
- Optional Discussion Board Post #1
- Read Chapter 6 in "Solar Photovoltaic Basics" - System Components
- System Components - Part 1 (18:55 minutes)
- System Components - Part 2 (18:30 minutes)
- System Components - Part 3 (15:11 minutes)
- System Components - Part 4 (27:36 minutes)
- System Components - Part 5 (18:09 minutes)
- System Components - Part 6 (24:53 minutes)
- Thin Film PV Manufacturing YouTube Video
- Module 3 Quiz PV Module Fundamentals and System Components
- Module 3 Quiz - 10 Questions with Answer and Detailed Explanations (.pdf)
- Optional Discussion Board Post #2
Module 4 • 22 assignments
PV System Sizing and Electrical Design
- Read Chapter 7 in "Solar Photovoltaic Basics" - PV System Sizing Principles
- PV System Sizing - Part 1 (30:37 minutes)
- PV System Sizing - Part 2 (15:58 minutes)
- PV System Sizing - Part 3 (21:20 minutes)
- PV System Sizing - Part 4 (16:39 minutes)
- PV System Sizing - Part 5 (18:06 minutes)
- PV System Sizing - PVWatts Part 1 (14:54 minutes)
- PV System Sizing - PVWatts Part 2 (21:28 minutes)
- PV System Sizing - PV Watts Part 3 (25:49 minutes)
- System Sizing (Student Request) (23:34 minutes)
- PV Batts
- Optional Discussion Board Post #1
- Read Chapter 8 in "Solar Photovoltaic Basics" - PV System Electrical Design
- PV System Electrical Design Part 1 (17:25 minutes)
- PV System Electrical Design Part 2 (20:27 minutes)
- PV System Electrical Design Part 3 (13:03 minutes)
- PV System Electrical Design Part 4 (20:24 minutes)
- PV System Electrical Design Part 5 (17:31 minutes)
- IV Curves with Bill Brooks (11:02 minutes) Preview
- Module 4 Quiz System Sizing
- Module 4 Quiz System Sizing - 10 Questions with Answer and Detailed Explanations (.pdf)
- Optional Discussion Board Post #2
Module 5 • 26 assignments
PV System Mechanical Design, Performance Analysis, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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!
- Read Chapter 9 in "Solar Photovoltaic Basics" - PV System Mechanical Design
- PV System Mechanical Design - Part 1 (17:04 minutes) Preview
- PV System Mechanical Design - Part 2 (19:34 minutes)
- PV System Mechanical Design - Part 3 (20:43 minutes)
- PV System Mechanical Design - Part 4 (20:45 minutes)
- PV System Mechanical Design - Part 5 (20:44 minutes)
- Blocking with Johan Alfsen (09:23 minutes)
- Residential Asphalt Shingle Mounting with Johan Alfsen (10:23 minutes)
- Roof tiles with Johan Alfsen (10:21 minutes)
- Railless Systems with Johan Alfsen (08:52 minutes)
- Ballasted PV Systems with Johan Alfsen (07:43 minutes)
- Flush mounted systems vs Tilt up systems with Johan Alfsen (02:10 minutes)
- PV System Mechanical Design - Part 6 (19:03 minutes)
- PV System Mechanical Design - Part 7 (19:20 minutes)
- PV System Mechanical Design - Part 8 (18:09 minutes)
- PV System Mechanical Design - Part 9 (19:30 minutes)
- Performance Analysis, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Part 1 (24:32 minutes)
- Performance Analysis, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Part 2 (30:00 minutes)
- Read Chapter 10 in "Solar Photovoltaic Basics" - Performance Analysis, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
- Optional Discussion Board Post #1
- Module 5 Quiz
- Module 5 Quiz - 10 Questions with Answer and Detailed Explanations (.pdf)
- Optional Discussion Board Post #2
- Resource: SolSmart Permitting
- Backfeeding the grid with a Tesla Model S (02:01 minutes)
- Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) with Bill Brooks (04:28 minutes)
Module 6 • 14 assignments
Practice Exams
- 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.... PVA practice exam organization!
- NABCEP PVA Practice Exam 5 - 14 Questions
- NABCEP PVA Practice Exam 5 - 14 Questions with Answers and Detailed Explanation (.pdf)
- NABCEP Associate Practice Exam 4 - 70 Questions
- NABCEP Associate Practice Exam 4 - 70 Questions With Answer and Detailed Explanations (.pdf)
- NABCEP Associate Practice Exam 3 - 70 Questions
- NABCEP Associate Practice Exam 3 - 70 Questions With Answer and Detailed Explanations (.pdf)
- NABCEP Associate Practice Exam 2 - 70 Questions
- NABCEP Associate Practice Exam 2 - 70 Questions With Answer and Detailed Explanations (.pdf)
- NABCEP Associate Practice Exam 1 - 70 Questions
- NABCEP Associate Practice Exam 1 - 70 Questions With Answer and Detailed Explanations (.pdf)
- NABCEP Exam Registration and Testing Overview: Certemy, Meazure Learning, and Scantron
- How to Check your Score in NABCEP Exam (01:00 minutes)
- Essential Electrical Equations and Conversions (.pdf)
Conclusion • 15 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
- NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate Exam Candidate Information Form (.pdf)
- Submit Your NABCEP PV Associate Application and Schedule Your Exam
- Lots of additional optional videos and audio recordings
- Important Reminder on 18 Advanced NABCEP Credits
- List of Meazure Learning Test Site Cities
- Preparing for the NABCEP PVA Exam: Live Remote Proctoring (LRP)
- NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate Exam Learning Objectives
- Passing score on a NABCEP Associate Examination
- Introducing Bill Brooks! (14:40 minutes)
- Entry Level PV Jobs in California-For employers and employees
- Stay in touch and more learning materials
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
- New 5/14/2024 take NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP) exam without job experience!
Course 3 •
0
modules
NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST) Exam Prep
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Welcome • 1 assignments
Orientation Materials
- Overview of CEST exam
Module 1 • 7 assignments
NFPA 70E 2021 Article, chapter and comprehensive practice exams
- 70E 2021 - Article 100 - Definitions
- 70E 2021 - Articles 105–110 - General Safety-Related Work Practices
- 70E 2021 - Article 130 - Work Involving Electrical Hazards
- 70E 2021 - Article 120 - Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition (Lockout/Tagout)
- 70E 2021 - Chapter 2 - Maintenance Requirements
- 70E 2021 - 100 question practice exam
- 70E 2021 - Chapter 3 - Electrical Safety Requirements for Special Equipment
Module 1 • 19 assignments
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
- Video #1: Introduction to NFPA 70E (05:54 minutes)
- 70E Training Quiz (.pdf)
- Video #2: Introduction to NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Standards (21:34 minutes)
- Video #3: Understanding Risk Assessments in Electrical Safety (20:37 minutes)
- Video #4: Electric Shock Risk Assessment (19:53 minutes)
- Video #5: Understanding Electrocution and Its Effects (23:21 minutes)
- Video #6: Contact Release Training and Emergency Response (17:46 minutes)
- Video #7: Energized Electrical Work Permits (15:17 minutes)
- Video #8: Electrically Safe Work Condition (ESWC) (22:49 minutes)
- Video #9: Understanding Arc Flash Hazards (14:05 minutes)
- Video #10: Arc Flash Boundary and PPE Categories (12:13 minutes)
- Video #11: Personal Experience with Arc Flash Accident (32:35 minutes)
- Video #12: The Hidden Costs of Arc Flash: Financial, Legal, and Operational Impacts (22:25 minutes)
- Video #13: Understanding Incident Energy Studies (36:40 minutes)
- Video #14: Incident Energy Analysis Method in Detail (27:12 minutes)
- Video #15: Arc Flash Accident Examples, Analysis and Proper PPE (23:20 minutes)
- Video #16: Real-world Arc Flash Accident Scenarios (37:08 minutes)
- Video #17: Personal Reflections on Electrical Safety and Review of Test Questions (21:30 minutes)
- Video #18: Final Thoughts on Electrical Safety Practices (15:11 minutes)
Module 2 • 7 assignments
NFPA 70E 2024 Article, chapter and comprehensive practice exams
- ✅ USE: Module 1 practice exams (2021 NFPA 70E-based)
- ❌ DO NOT USE: These 2024 practice exams for your current certification attempt
- 📖 Reference: Only the 2021 edition of NFPA 70E during your exam
- Your CEST certification requires renewal every 3 years
- NFPA 70E requires retraining in safety-related work practices and applicable changes to NFPA 70E at intervals not to exceed 3 years
- If you earned your CEST in 2021-2022, you'll likely need to recertify based on the 2024 edition
- Safety managers planning training updates
- Organizations preparing for the transition to 2024-based requirements
- Professionals wanting to stay current with electrical safety evolution
- Those who want to understand the direction of electrical safety standards
- Individuals comparing changes between editions for continuing education
- The transition timeline to 2024-based CEST exams has not been officially announced by NFPA
- Typically, there's a transition period allowing both versions before full adoption
- Monitor NFPA announcements for official CEST exam update schedules
- 70E 2024 - Article 100 - Definitions
- 70E 2024 - Article 110 - General Requirements for Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
- 70E 2024 - Article 120 - Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition
- 70E 2024 - Article 130 - Work Involving Electrical Hazards
- 70E 2024 - Chapter 2 practice exam
- 70E 2024 - Chapter 3 practice exam
- 70E 2024 - 100 question practice exam
Conclusion • 3 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
- Are you a Virginia Electrician getting CEUs?
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Course 4 •
1
modules
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
Module 1 • 3 assignments
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course
- Introduction to OSHA
- Fall Hazards
- Electrical Hazards
- Struck-By Hazards
- Caught-In Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Health Hazards
- Materials Handling
- Tool Safety
- How this course works (it's a little different from other HeatSpring courses) (01:31 minutes)
- An Important Note About Quizzes and the Final
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction
Continuing Education Units
Approved for the following CEUs
- 30 AIA LU/HSW Credits
- 18 NABCEP PV Training Hours (passing score on the PV Associate exam required)
Approved NABCEP CEU Hours
NABCEP Credential | Advanced Hours for Exam | Recertification CEU Hours | NEC | JTA | RE Elective | Building or Fire Code |
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6.5 | 6.5 | 0 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | |
18 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | 6.5 | |
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0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | 6.5 | |
6.5 | 6.5 | 0 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | |
8 | ||||||
0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | 6.5 | |
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6.5 | 6.5 | 0 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | |
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NABCEP Registered Provider

This course fulfills the training requirements to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate exam and HeatSpring is a NABCEP Registered PV Associate Provider.
Authors

Brynn Cooksey
Brynn Cooksey Sr., affectionately known as the "Air Doctor," is a Detroit native and the Owner of Air Doctors Heating and Cooling and HVAC U. Brynn earned that nickname for his renowned engineering solutions in the HVACR and Electrical industries. After spending 15 years in the Utility Gas and Power industry, Brynn took over his family's heating and cooling business and...

Sean White
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...

Jason Brozen
As a professional safety instructor, expert witness, and consultant, Jason has made it his mission to share his experience to help others stay safe on the job. He is currently the Lead Corporate Safety and Technical trainer for Tyndale and an NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP). Jason has been teaching the 70E for several years and has been...
OSHA Education Center is HeatSpring's official provider for OSHA training. Since 2012, OSHA Education Center has been delivering the training and regulatory expertise that professionals and employers need to stay up to date with industry training requirements. HeatSpring partners with OSHA Education Center to deliver 10- and 30-hour OSHA Outreach training, including...