Solar Energy

Discover the potential of solar energy with our comprehensive online course. Designed for aspiring professionals in the solar industry, this course covers essential concepts such as solar energy terminology, construction safety, building codes, and career opportunities. By the end of the course, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the photovoltaic market and industry standards and safety regulations.

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate skills needed to identify hazards in the construction industry and describe the elements of an effective safety plan
• Identify and discuss building codes and standards that apply to solar installations
• Define basic solar energy terminology
• Describe the sun's movement in the sky, and define the solar window for any given latitude or month
• Examine the photovoltaic market and its applications
• Explain the fundamentals of photovoltaic modules
• Identify different career opportunities in Solar Energy
• Use solar terminology appropriately when discussing photovoltaics
• Analyze the economic, environmental, and business implications of potential energy measures

Prior Learning

This noncredit course is beginner-friendly, with no prior expertise required. However, to ensure success, students should:

• Be comfortable reading and understanding English, as all materials are provided in English.
• Have basic computer skills, including navigating the internet, downloading/uploading files, installing software, and using applications like Microsoft Word.
• A basic understanding of math principles such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions is recommended.

These foundational skills will help you engage fully with our primarily online courses.