Most Companies will have some kind of training for their products. Generally this training is for those who sell their products, somewhat specialized. The training is to keep the standards high for the products that they do sell. Training is short but good. Maybe you can get what you need?
Check out "boots on the roof". Most have the same type of programs.
All companies that take grant money must aide in job placement with a high degree of placement. Something to think about while looking for a job.
Here are some links with certification designations. You must investigate everything that you do on the net. Most companies are good. Ask to see if they have placement assistance.
Certificates can be important. It shows that you do have a level of competence. You can always say that you are certified. If you are in the business, you will need to have certification points.
See the “The Manufacturers List" or "Installers list" in your state. See if you can find a company you like. Maybe they would train you? This is a growing business and they always need trained people. This in not a job but an adventure.
AirStreams Renewables, Inc.
This link has a wide array of courses with certification for large wind turbines. Maybe, you can take your training and go around the world. These are LARGE wind turbines. It takes a while to get used to. The pay is great. They also have other areas of training.
AirStreams seems to go the extra mile in job training. Airstreams is an approved Eligible Training Provider nationally for Workforce. Workforce is in most states, see if you qualify for tuition.
Wind energy 7
Dealer and training. If you buy a system you can become a dealer. Learn as you go. DIY?
altE university
altE has many on-site classes. The cost is not high. Their classes are filled fast. They also have a number of free on-line educational video classes that may be of interest to you.
Mostly in California, and some of the classes are in other parts of the country. Training is in about any area that you want. Contracting, planning, selling, and design classes are available. They have classes in AutoCAD (computer drawing) in solar design. They can even make you a distributor of solar products. Not expensive. Discounts.
Learn geothermal from the earth up. The training
is intense, informative and rewarding. They offer both the Accredited
Installer and Driller Course.
Earth Energy Services 2 Day IGSHPA Driller Course *Plus Manual & Prep for
New NGWA Certified Installer Exam *Practical Loop Installations & *Fusion
Cost is under $1,000.
Lansing, Michigan and Milwaukee, WI
http://earthenergyservices.com/geothermal-energy-pre-registration.php
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have classes of all levels. Mostly the training is for the union members. Some locals do train outsiders, if they have received Federal Grants for training.
Irenew has training that is affordable. - This is put on by Mrew Midwest Renewable Energy Org. Mrew supports training in other sister organizations. I believe they have grants that support this activity. Good for them.
This is a very affordable sales training class. $150.00 They have a one day training course in Sales is a good get-started place for new people in this business. Without any sales - there is'nt any business.
Indianapolis, IN
The school is in Pennsylvania. 5 day classes with different levels of learning. A test at the end of each class. They can certify also. They have many types of classes to make your business successful. Hands on. Cost is higher but the training is good.
Solar Energy International provides hands-on workshops and online courses. They also address some of the world's concerns.
Solar Training, Solar Panel Training, Solar Education, Solar Courses,
Certification, Classes, Design - Boots on the Roof
Boots on the Roof, a division of Unitek Education, offers Solar training for the solar energy industry. Electricians, Roofers, Installers, General Contractors, homeowners and green energy. Electricians, Roofers, Installers, General Contractors, homeowners and green energy enthusiasts should all attend.
“Boots on the roof” is interesting in that it is a intense school. They will show you how to qualify to get money for school. Good training cost money. The school is in California and a few other places. It seems that the classes need to be related to your work when you became unemployed to get money. If your an out of work plumber, ect. you should qualify. We have Work Force One, which is a state agency in Indiana unemployment help. Take a look. The idea could work in other areas of the USA. Use your state agency that applies.
The PV class is for 6 days. They now also have a 4 day salesmans class.
MREA Midwest Renewable Energy Association has certificate programs in almost every renewable energy area. Classes fill up fast and classes are less expensive than most. They do loan out their teachers to other groups.
Check your area for your Renewable Energy Association.
Indiana’s government links, shows events and workshops from this state. Try your state. google (your state).gov
This site shows workshops and events in the Chicago area.
Midwest Renewable Energy Association - MREA is a good association. They have training, activities, festivals and a host of other things. The Festival in Custer, Wisconsin is one not to miss. People come from all around the world. This was my first Renewable Energy Festival.
AEE Solar is a Wholesale Distributor. It has some free training and they do show up at the trade shows. They are popular, and their classes fill up fast. There are 5-6 day courses. They teach from just getting started to advanced, and they certify competency levels of the participate. They are well known in the industry.
They do ask you to become a dealer.
Florida has training in both solar and wind. Classes fill up fast and the price compared to others are not to bad.
Chicago, Il. Learn how to and be certified as a Solar Thermal Installer.
Solar Living has an intensive learning class. You should be a certified PV installer when your have finished. Follows the NABCEP guidelines. This is an entry level class. Cost is about $1000.00 California.
Most can be done on line.
2-Day Workshop, Solar 101 Course, Solar Biz Start-up
Ocean Grove, New Jersey
IREC accredited
They have 2 and 5 day training classes in PV installation.
Infinite Solar Training Facility
2880 Comly Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
215-667-1267 or 215-464-6460
http://www.solarschoolpa.com/Courses
Solar PV Technician Training -- The cost is under $300. for a good beginner course in PV installation. Classes can lead to a Certified Partner Program.
3403 N. Sam Houston Parkway
Suite #300
Houston, TX 77086
Toll Free: 1.877.558.7479
http://www.ontility.com/solar-pv-solar-thermal-courses/s101-solar-pv-technician
