Future Training Programs

Certified Associate in Clean Energy (CACE)

This general business certificate is an entry level certification which is a pre-requisite for some other certifications. The program provides a general introduction to clean energy and energy efficiency concepts including solar energy, photovoltaic, bio-energy. Targeted population: older youth (20-24 years old), adults, dislocated workers, professional managers in sales and marketing. Contact Hours: 32. Prerequisite: High School Diploma with 2-5 years of experience.

Certified PV Installer (CPVI)

This technical certification offers the training in photovoltaic (PV) system installation. It fulfills the employer’s need of PV installers. Targeted population: older youth (20-24 years old), adults, dislocated workers, veterans. Contact Hours: 48 Prerequisite: CACE

Certified Bio-Energy Technician (CBET)

This technical certification offers practical training in the fundamentals of bio-mass and bio-energy. Targeted population: science technicians, service engineers, technical managers. Contact Hours: 48. Prerequisite: CNCP.

Certified Clean Tech Project Management (CTPM)

This management certification offers training in best practices in project management in context of the renewable energy systems projects. Targeted population: business executives, project managers, supervisors, architecture, engineers and other professionals. Contact Hours: 32. Prerequisite: CNCP.

Clean Tech Apprentice Program (CTAP)

This one-year apprentice training program in clean tech is designed to new college graduates to get entry level jobs in clean technology industry while get hands-on the job training in solar energy technology and other related renewable energy technology. This intensive program is designed to train a selected number of qualified students to get a paid job at a clean tech company while completing their training. Contact Hours: 144. Prerequisite: A minimum of an Associate degree in science or equivalent.