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MREA Course Offerings

Midwest Renewable Energy Association Training

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) offers industry-leading professional training for solar PV, solar thermal, and small wind systems.

Whether you want to start a career in the renewable energy field, maintain a credential, or install solar on your home, MREA has a variety of courses to advance your skills. We offer online and in-person learning options to fit your busy schedule.

MREA Members always pay less for training, and gain FREE access to our introductory tutorials.
Learn more about membership and sign-up to be a member here.

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Training Formats

Online Training

Online Training

We offer online training in a Moodle platform which is basically an interactive web page that allows you to work through the course material at your own pace. The material is presented in narrated PowerPoint presentations, exercises, and quizzes.

We have two different kinds of online training opportunities:

  • Instructor-Led: This means the course page becomes available on a certain date, there are optional office hours/review sessions with your instructor, your progress is regularly monitored, and you’ll receive feedback as you go.
  • Independent Study: These courses have no scheduled start dates, end dates, or optional office hours/live review sessions. You are granted access to the course page when you register.
MoodlePreview

Preview of PV 101 Moodle page.

In-Person Training

In-Person Training

We offer in-person training at our headquarters in Custer, WI twice a year. We also hold Solar Training Academies in seven locations throughout the Midwest.

In-person training can be lecture classes, lab classes or a combination of the two. Lecture and lab courses require full attendance and participation. You will be given a Letter of Completion at the end of the scheduled day(s), at the discretion of your instructor.

In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, MREA is postponing all in-person training in an effort to keep our students and teachers safe. Our online courses will continue as usual with new options being added. Please contact courses@midwestrenew.org if you have any questions or are looking for an alternative to a previously scheduled in-person training.
Classroom

Day one of our Eau Claire, WI Solar Training Academy 2020.

Training Pathways/Packages

Training Pathways/Packages

There is no set pathway students have to take when attending our training programs. You can select courses based on; your interest in the topic, pursuit of a credential, continuing education requirement, starting a new career, etc.

Our upper level, more specialized courses do have prerequisites in order to build a strong foundation of knowledge to build on.

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is a certifying body for renewable energy professionals. The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) offers training that counts towards the educational component of many of their credentials. If you are looking to pursue a NABCEP credential we encourage you to visit their website to read about the program requirements. You can specific information about MREA programming that meets NABCEP requirements on our NABCEP Credentials page.

We’ve put together a few training “packages” or recommended pathways that may inspire your pursuit of knowledge:

NABCEP PV AssociatePV SALES AND FINANCEPV SERVICE TECHNICIANPV DESIGN PROFESSIONALPV INSTALLATION PROFESSIONAL

2020 Training Catalog

Check out our 2020 Training Catalog for more information about MREA training programs. This issue features articles about Solar+Storage, beneficial electrification, solar for disaster relief, solar on schools, career resources, and more!

  • Click on the catalog to view it in larger format, or to download a pdf copy.
  • Contact courses@midwestrenew.org or call 715-592-6595 to have a free copy mailed to you.

Testimonial

The courses are easily accessible, and well prepared.
I found it a great way to learn about solar energy and prepare for the NABCEP PV Associate exam.

– Brian Bischoff, MREA Alumni –

Student Resources

NABCEP Credentials
Continuing Education
Cancellation Policy
Course Transfer/Extension-Quiz Fee
Student Handbook
Contract Training
Career Resources
Veterans

Frequently Asked Questions

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QUESTIONS?

Contact the MREA Training Department at:

    • 715-592-6595
    • courses@midwestrenew.org

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