Continuing Education Courses
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 Course Description: La energía renovable está toda a nuestro alrededor, y hoy día más y más personas la utilizan para calentar sus hogares, alimentar sus electrodomésticos y avanzar en sus carreras profesionales. Cuanto más pronto comience a aprender sobre la energía renovable más pronto podrá ponerla a trabajar para usted - y este curso es el lugar perfecto para comenzar.
Información de Registro Opción 1 – Exalumno de SEI o actual estudiante en línea. Si Ud. ya está registrado como estudiante en línea de SEI, haga clic arriba donde dice "Online Campus", para ingresar al campus en-linea. Una vez que haya ingresado, ubique el marco “Curso en línea gratis” en el lado derecho de la página y haga clic en “Registro” para iniciar el curso en línea gratis “Introducción a la Energía Renovable”. O Opcion 2 – Nuevo Estudiante Si Ud. no está registrado como estudiante en línea de SEI – por favor haga clic aquí para crear una nueva cuenta en el Campus en Línea. * Para inscribirse Ud. debe proporcionar a SEI su nombre completo, un nombre de usuario (generalmente su dirección de e-mail), correo electrónico y contraseña. Al hacer esto usted recibirá, por una vez, un correo electrónico confirmando su registro.
Descripción del Curso Introducción a la Energía Renovable es un curso en línea para aquellos que desean aprender los conceptos básicos de las energías renovables – incluyendo donde se encuentra, cómo podemos sacar provecho de ella para el uso en nuestros hogares y cómo puede ayudar a aliviar las presiones sobre el medio ambiente. Con este curso no se convertirá en un experto; pero llegará a conocer la energía renovable en sus diversas formas - que le ayudarán a decidir si la energía solar, eólica u otras tecnologías son las adecuadas para usted.
Este curso también sirve como una introducción al Campus en Línea de Solar Energy International. Se compone de diez lecciones, cada una contiene lecturas, ejercicios, un examen y un foro de discusión abierto. Su trabajo se irá almacenando a medida que avanza y podrá volver a él hasta en seis semanas después de su registro.
Las Lecciones Incluyen:
- ¿Porqué Energía Renovable?
- Conservación y Eficiencia Energética
- Edificación Ecológica
- Energía Solar Térmica
- Electricidad Solar
- Energía Eólica
- Micro-Hidroeléctrica
- Otras Tecnologías de Energía Renovable
- Energía Renovable para el Mundo en Vías de...
- Economía de la Energía Renovable
Al finalizar el curso - con buenas notas en los exámenes - usted recibirá lo siguiente: • Un Registro de Término de Curso de SEI para imprimir
El desarrollo de este curso fue financiado en parte por la Fundación Putnam, y traducido por la Fundación Red de Academias Digitales, FRAD, de Chile.
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Establece los conceptos fundamentales necesarios para un diseño e instalación segura, compatible con los requisitos de sistemas fotovoltaicos FV (PV), para sistemas solares residenciales de conexión directa a la red eléctrica. Este curso de energía solar en-línea es un curso de guía personal y no existen instructores activos.
40 contact training hours/ 6 weeks online access | $195
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The goal of this course is to create a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts necessary to work with battery-based PV systems, including the purpose, applications, and design criteria required for different types of charge controllers, batteries, and battery-based inverters. Students will learn to perform application-based load analysis, how to safely work with batteries, how to select the array tilt angle, and how grounding terminology, disconnects and overcurrent protection
18 contact training hours/ 6 weeks online access | $495
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La energía renovable está toda a nuestro alrededor, y hoy día más y más personas la utilizan para calefaccionar sus hogares, alimentar sus electrodomésticos y avanzar en sus carreras profesionales. Cuanto más pronto comience a aprender sobre la energía renovable más pronto podrá ponerla a trabajar para usted - y este curso es el lugar perfecto para comenzar.
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Free Online Course! Introduction to Renewable Energy is an online course for those who wish to learn the basics of renewable energy - including where it is found, how we can harvest it for use in our homes and how it can help ease pressures on the environment. You will not become an expert through this course, but you will get to know renewable energy in its many forms - helping you to decide whether solar, wind or other technologies are right for you. Over 20,000 people from all over the world
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 3 Code Based or 'Other' training hours. This online solar training webinar provides a professional training opportunity targeted to a highly technical audience seeking 2011 National Electric Code updates and how they affect the solar professional and PV system installation and design.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV or Solar Heating Installer Recertification: 3 Non-Technical/Other training hours. This online solar training webinar is a continuing education course that helps contractors, solar business professionals, and green job seekers understand the fast paced solar PV market and learn the key steps to succeeding in an increasingly competitive field.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV or Solar Heating Installer Recertification: 3 Non-Technical/Other training hours. This online solar training program helps contractors, solar business professionals, and green job seekers understand the solar selling/marketing tools and techniques available in the rapidly developing PV market. SEI's experienced instructors will share insights on the practices and programs used by successful solar contractors to outlast the competition and stay profitable.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 3 Non-Technical/Other training hours. Solar Energy International's Commercial Sales & Financing Considerations for the Solar Professional continuing education course helps contractors and solar business professionals understand the differences between residential and commercial PV. This online solar training webinar covers the commercial solar opportunity, customers, challenges, profit margins, incentives, financing, project timelines,
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification : 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' training hours. Roof penetrations are a tremendous liability for solar installers. This presentation will cover important roofing codes and methods to meet roofing best practices.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 3 Code Based or 'Other' training hours. PV system conductors operate in extreme environments - fortunately the 2011 NEC brought much needed clarity to wire sizing for PV systems.
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NABCEP Continuing Education – Solar Heating Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'other' training hours. Solar Air Heat is a cost effective and appropriate technology for residential and commercial space heating, crop drying and pre-heating ventilation make-up air. Learn the fundamentals of designing, installing and maintaining a solar air heating system for your home or business. This 2 part series will introduce you to Solar Air Heating technologies. This workshop
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NABCEP Continuing Education – Solar Heating Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' training hours. Solar Air Heat is a cost effective and appropriate technology for residential and commercial space heating, crop drying and pre-heating ventilation make-up air. Learn the fundamentals of designing, installing and maintaining a solar air heating system for your home or business. This 2 part series will introduce you to Solar Air Heating technologies. This workshop
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NABCEP Continuing Education – Solar Heating Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) training hours. This online solar thermal training webinar provides a professional training opportunity targeted to an experienced technical audience seeking information on Solar Thermal Troubleshooting and Repair. This webinar is perfect for people who need continuing education credits for certifications, such as NABCEP.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' Training Hours. Join SEI for this two-hour webinar-based online solar training session. Online registration provides 60 days of access to the recording of this webinar. Once you have viewed and completed the online webinar session, you can print a Record of Completion that reflects the NABCEP CE Hours.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' Training Hours. Join SEI for this two-hour webinar-based online solar training session. Online registration provides 60 days of access to the recording of this webinar. Once you have viewed and completed the online webinar session, you can print a Record of Completion that reflects the NABCEP CE Hours.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 0.75 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' Training Hours. Although the concept of AC coupling has been maturing over the last ten years or so, there are still many questions that surround this unique model of grid tied battery backup and stand-alone systems. This webinar will explore the basics behind AC coupling by explaining what it is, how it is accomplished, the advantages of using this concept and when it makes sense to use such
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' Training Hours. This webinar will provide the basics about how roofs function and will explain in detail considerations specific to roof systems when PV systems are installed. Designers and installers will learn how to integrate PV arrays with roof systems.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' Training Hours. This webinar will discuss the new code requirements for PV installations in easy-to-understand ways so the codes become less intimidating. You’re probably very familiar with the electric code requirements, but are you familiar with the building and fire codes?
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This is an online, interactive course training the student in the best practices in regards to performing accurate Shade Analysis Measurements. Upon completion, students will receive a Solmetric Certificate along with the Shade Analysis Badge to be placed on business cards, resumes, and solar designs. The certificate also counts for 3 NABCEP CE credits. The purpose of this course is to increase the student’s understanding of the theory and concepts behind Shade Analysis, how to then use those concepts
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Many of these on-demand online courses (codes starting with 'CE') are qualified for Continuing Education credits from NABCEP and other professional certification and state licensing authorities. These short duration courses are available for you to enroll in a course and start right away! $499 CE Package Plan for NABCEP PV Installer Re-Certification SEI is now offering a package plan of $499 to meet the 18-hour NABCEP CE requirement. Just pick the sessions you want to take from our growing library of CE offering to meet your six hours of NEC Code-based requirement, six hours of Job Task Analysis requirement, and six hours of nontechnical and other renewable energy-related topics requirements. Call SEI Student Services at (970) 963-8855 to register.
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Establece los conceptos fundamentales necesarios para un diseño e instalación segura, compatible con los requisitos de sistemas fotovoltaicos FV (PV), para sistemas solares residenciales de conexión directa a la red eléctrica. Este curso de energía solar en-línea es un curso de guía personal y no existen instructores activos.
40 contact training hours/ 6 weeks online access | $195
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The goal of this course is to create a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts necessary to work with battery-based PV systems, including the purpose, applications, and design criteria required for different types of charge controllers, batteries, and battery-based inverters. Students will learn to perform application-based load analysis, how to safely work with batteries, how to select the array tilt angle, and how grounding terminology, disconnects and overcurrent protection
18 contact training hours/ 6 weeks online access | $495
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La energía renovable está toda a nuestro alrededor, y hoy día más y más personas la utilizan para calefaccionar sus hogares, alimentar sus electrodomésticos y avanzar en sus carreras profesionales. Cuanto más pronto comience a aprender sobre la energía renovable más pronto podrá ponerla a trabajar para usted - y este curso es el lugar perfecto para comenzar.
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Free Online Course! Introduction to Renewable Energy is an online course for those who wish to learn the basics of renewable energy - including where it is found, how we can harvest it for use in our homes and how it can help ease pressures on the environment. You will not become an expert through this course, but you will get to know renewable energy in its many forms - helping you to decide whether solar, wind or other technologies are right for you. Over 20,000 people from all over the world
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 3 Code Based or 'Other' training hours. This online solar training webinar provides a professional training opportunity targeted to a highly technical audience seeking 2011 National Electric Code updates and how they affect the solar professional and PV system installation and design.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV or Solar Heating Installer Recertification: 3 Non-Technical/Other training hours. This online solar training webinar is a continuing education course that helps contractors, solar business professionals, and green job seekers understand the fast paced solar PV market and learn the key steps to succeeding in an increasingly competitive field.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV or Solar Heating Installer Recertification: 3 Non-Technical/Other training hours. This online solar training program helps contractors, solar business professionals, and green job seekers understand the solar selling/marketing tools and techniques available in the rapidly developing PV market. SEI's experienced instructors will share insights on the practices and programs used by successful solar contractors to outlast the competition and stay profitable.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 3 Non-Technical/Other training hours. Solar Energy International's Commercial Sales & Financing Considerations for the Solar Professional continuing education course helps contractors and solar business professionals understand the differences between residential and commercial PV. This online solar training webinar covers the commercial solar opportunity, customers, challenges, profit margins, incentives, financing, project timelines,
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification : 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' training hours. Roof penetrations are a tremendous liability for solar installers. This presentation will cover important roofing codes and methods to meet roofing best practices.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 3 Code Based or 'Other' training hours. PV system conductors operate in extreme environments - fortunately the 2011 NEC brought much needed clarity to wire sizing for PV systems.
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NABCEP Continuing Education – Solar Heating Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'other' training hours. Solar Air Heat is a cost effective and appropriate technology for residential and commercial space heating, crop drying and pre-heating ventilation make-up air. Learn the fundamentals of designing, installing and maintaining a solar air heating system for your home or business. This 2 part series will introduce you to Solar Air Heating technologies. This workshop
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NABCEP Continuing Education – Solar Heating Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' training hours. Solar Air Heat is a cost effective and appropriate technology for residential and commercial space heating, crop drying and pre-heating ventilation make-up air. Learn the fundamentals of designing, installing and maintaining a solar air heating system for your home or business. This 2 part series will introduce you to Solar Air Heating technologies. This workshop
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NABCEP Continuing Education – Solar Heating Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) training hours. This online solar thermal training webinar provides a professional training opportunity targeted to an experienced technical audience seeking information on Solar Thermal Troubleshooting and Repair. This webinar is perfect for people who need continuing education credits for certifications, such as NABCEP.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' Training Hours. Join SEI for this two-hour webinar-based online solar training session. Online registration provides 60 days of access to the recording of this webinar. Once you have viewed and completed the online webinar session, you can print a Record of Completion that reflects the NABCEP CE Hours.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' Training Hours. Join SEI for this two-hour webinar-based online solar training session. Online registration provides 60 days of access to the recording of this webinar. Once you have viewed and completed the online webinar session, you can print a Record of Completion that reflects the NABCEP CE Hours.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 0.75 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' Training Hours. Although the concept of AC coupling has been maturing over the last ten years or so, there are still many questions that surround this unique model of grid tied battery backup and stand-alone systems. This webinar will explore the basics behind AC coupling by explaining what it is, how it is accomplished, the advantages of using this concept and when it makes sense to use such
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' Training Hours. This webinar will provide the basics about how roofs function and will explain in detail considerations specific to roof systems when PV systems are installed. Designers and installers will learn how to integrate PV arrays with roof systems.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' Training Hours. This webinar will discuss the new code requirements for PV installations in easy-to-understand ways so the codes become less intimidating. You’re probably very familiar with the electric code requirements, but are you familiar with the building and fire codes?
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This is an online, interactive course training the student in the best practices in regards to performing accurate Shade Analysis Measurements. Upon completion, students will receive a Solmetric Certificate along with the Shade Analysis Badge to be placed on business cards, resumes, and solar designs. The certificate also counts for 3 NABCEP CE credits. The purpose of this course is to increase the student’s understanding of the theory and concepts behind Shade Analysis, how to then use those concepts
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NABCEP Continuing Education – Solar Heating Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'other' training hours. Solar Air Heat is a cost effective and appropriate technology for residential and commercial space heating, crop drying and pre-heating ventilation make-up air. Learn the fundamentals of designing, installing and maintaining a solar air heating system for your home or business. This 2 part series will introduce you to Solar Air Heating technologies. This workshop
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NABCEP Continuing Education – Solar Heating Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' training hours. Solar Air Heat is a cost effective and appropriate technology for residential and commercial space heating, crop drying and pre-heating ventilation make-up air. Learn the fundamentals of designing, installing and maintaining a solar air heating system for your home or business. This 2 part series will introduce you to Solar Air Heating technologies. This workshop
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NABCEP Continuing Education – Solar Heating Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) training hours. This online solar thermal training webinar provides a professional training opportunity targeted to an experienced technical audience seeking information on Solar Thermal Troubleshooting and Repair. This webinar is perfect for people who need continuing education credits for certifications, such as NABCEP.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' Training Hours. Join SEI for this two-hour webinar-based online solar training session. Online registration provides 60 days of access to the recording of this webinar. Once you have viewed and completed the online webinar session, you can print a Record of Completion that reflects the NABCEP CE Hours.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' Training Hours. Join SEI for this two-hour webinar-based online solar training session. Online registration provides 60 days of access to the recording of this webinar. Once you have viewed and completed the online webinar session, you can print a Record of Completion that reflects the NABCEP CE Hours.
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 0.75 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' Training Hours. Although the concept of AC coupling has been maturing over the last ten years or so, there are still many questions that surround this unique model of grid tied battery backup and stand-alone systems. This webinar will explore the basics behind AC coupling by explaining what it is, how it is accomplished, the advantages of using this concept and when it makes sense to use such
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NABCEP Continuing Education - PV Installer Recertification: 2 Job Task Analysis (JTA) or 'Other' Training Hours. This webinar will provide the basics about how roofs function and will explain in detail considerations specific to roof systems when PV systems are installed. Designers and installers will learn how to integrate PV arrays with roof systems.
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