MREA’s Solar Training Academy (STA) is a series of weekend classes that walks students through the PV design and installation process. Classes are held one weekend per month, January – May 2017. The registration deadline is approaching – sign up at least one week before class begins to guarantee your spot.
Students can choose from four locations in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin:
- Solar Training Academy – Milwaukee (January 14 – May 21)
- Solar Training Academy – Twin Cities (January 7 – May 7)
- Solar Training Academy – Normal, IL (January 14 – May 7)
- Solar Training Academy – Dubuque, IA (January 14 – May 21)
No previous solar experience or prerequisites are required. Academy format follows MREA’s accredited class progression including:
- Basic Photovoltaics
- PV Site Assessment
- Intermediate PV
- PV Design Lab
- PV Sales and Finance
Completed training qualifies students to sit for:
- NABCEP PV Associate Exam
(MREA’s STA has a 96% student pass rate) - 63 hours of classroom training needed for NABCEP
PV Installation and NABEP PV Technical Sales Professional - MREA PV Site Assessor Certificate Exam
- MREA PV Design and Sales Certificate Exam