Career Details

Photovoltaic Associate

Description

The NABCEP Associate Program is intended for individuals working or seeking employment in the renewable energy industry, including students in renewable energy programs, workers at an early stage in their renewable energy career, experienced professionals new to the renewable energy field, or those in renewable energy jobs for which there is no professional certification.

Certifying Organization

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

PV Installation Professional

Certifying Organization

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Small Wind Installer Certification

Certifying Organization

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Renewable Energy Photovoltaic and Small Wind Installer Level I Apprentice

Certifying Organization

ETA International

Type

A - Core

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