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Whether you're interested in a career in solar energy, cybersecurity in Smart Energy,
or sales in the PV industry, Harper College can help you get started. Our Continuing
Professional Education (CPE) program offers a variety of courses on sustainability,
renewable energy, and other environmental topics. These courses can help you develop
the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this growing field. To get started,
find courses on our Open Class List or visit the How to Register page.
Course Descriptions
LSP 8301 Cybersecurity in the Smart Energy Environment
With the growth of the Internet of Things, cybersecurity is a vital requirement for
the safe, reliable and secure operation of these devices. Explore the purpose of cybersecurity,
threats and protections. Analyze and apply cybersecurity principles in the context
of Smart Energy / Distributed Energy Resources (DER).
LBS 8256 Solar Business and Technical Sales
Focus on important technical considerations for photovoltaic 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. 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.
LBS 8255 Solar Photovoltaic Associate Certification Prep
Prepare for the NABCEP Associate Exam, an industry-recognized credential for solar
professionals. Explore photovoltaic applications, safety, electricity basics, solar
energy, system components, as well as photovoltaic systems electrical and mechanical
design. Examine key topics for certification preparation and gain an in-depth introduction
to the field of solar energy.