Harper College

Solar Programs

  • Solar PV
    This course prepares students for the NABCEP Associate Exam, an industry-recognized credential for solar professionals. Students are provided instruction on photovoltaic applications, safety, electricity basics, solar energy, system components, as well as photovoltaic systems electrical and mechanical design. Also covered are key topics for certification preparation and gives an in-depth introduction to the field of solar energy.
  • Solar Business and Technical Sales 
    Presented by Solar Energy International (SEI)
    There are many opportunities for different careers in the residential PV industry, including the business and sales side. Addressing topics from the NABCEP PV Technical Sales job task analysis, PVOL206 focuses on important technical considerations for PV sales professionals, including financial analysis and system financing. Through insightful presentations and instruction from experts working in the field, the course covers technical details needed to assess potential residential PV sites and to create and present accurate sales proposals. Concepts discussed in detail include: site safety, customer qualification, solar site analysis, creating conceptual design proposals, performance modeling, system costing, incentives and rebates, financial-benefit analyses, financing options, and the non-financial benefits of photovoltaic systems. This course is geared toward students who are interested in, or who already are working in, the business or sales side of the residential PV industry and are looking to improve their knowledge and sales techniques or are working toward the NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification.

Funding opportunities

CPE works with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Paths to College and Career grant to offer scholarships for people who are underemployed, unemployed, incarcerated, and previously incarcerated.

Contact CPE@harpercollege.edu for details.

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Last Updated: 6/9/26