NABCEP CERTIFICATION & SOLAR CAREERS

Learn about certification and careers in solar.

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How do I get started in the solar industry?

Rather than getting too focused on the Certification process, consider starting with what you can achieve with training only, before gaining your field experience. Starting a career in the solar industry is one of the most rewarding choices in life one can make. Check out the Solar Foundation’s IREC’s Career Map that shows many of the jobs in our industry. SEI’s training program will prepare you for many of these jobs and prepare you for a career.  Also check out NABCEP’s Solar Career Pathways to show the various certification pathways that SEI’s training program will prepare you for. More Info…

What’s the difference between Licensing and Certification?

Entering the solar industry is exciting, but there is a lot of information to learn – not only about how solar PV systems operate and are installed, but also about how to legally perform the work in your local area. More Info…

What is NABCEP Certification?

NABCEP offers entry level knowledge assessment, professional certification, and company accreditation programs to renewable energy professionals throughout North America and the world. Raising industry standards and promoting consumer confidence, NABCEP is known as the “gold standard” for PV Certifications.  The NABCEP Certification Handbook is a very helpful resource in understanding the Certification process and the NABCEP Certification Career Map is a great visual representation of what careers correlate with each certification. More Info…

What is SEI’s Solar Professional Certificate Program?

For students who want a comprehensive program of study, the Solar Professionals Certificate Program (SPCP for short) is an ideal option. More Info…

How do I get CE credits towards recertification?

For those seeking Continuing Education hours as they apply for NABCEP ReCertification, we have on-demand CE webinar training packages that will provide the Continuing Education hours that you need at a discounted package price. These sessions are offered on-demand to provide flexibility for the busy professional. After watching each course presentation, you may be required to pass a quiz. Once course requirements are met,  you are able to print the Record of Completion showing the NABCEP CE hours to present to NABCEP.

What is the registration process for NABCEP exams?

For the PV Associate Exam, you may only register through your training provider (SEI if you take training with us), after successfully completing the two required courses. For the full Certification Exams with NABCEP you must satisfy the training requirements and field experience requirements, and then you can apply to take the exam directly through NABCEP. More Info…

When and where can I take NABCEP exams?

NABCEP exams can be taken throughout the year and applicants can choose from several exam formats. The NABCEP Associate Credential exams are available via Computer-Based Testing (CBT) and Live Remote Proctoring (LRP). NABCEP Board Certification exams are available in Computer-Based Testing (CBT) format (with the exception of PV System Inspector and Solar Heating system Inspector), and all Board Certification exams, are offered as Live Online Proctored (LOP) exams.  Please visit NABCEP’s website for more information about the various exam formats and scheduling.