Clean Energy and Sustainability
The college's Division of Workforce Development and Community Education offers Clean Energy and Sustainability courses for those preparing for a new job, promotion or looking to update their skills.
How to Register
- Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to checkout.
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Course Offerings
PV-Associate Online
The PV-Associate Photovoltaics (Solar Power) course covers the fundamentals of photovoltaic (PV) systems design and installation.
The objective of the course is to prepare students for taking the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Associate Exam.
The course curriculum complies with NABCEP’s Job Task Analysis for the Associate exam.
Major topics covered include:
- Introduction to PV Systems
- General and PV System Safety
- Solar Radiation
- System Components and Configurations
- Cells, Modules and Arrays
- Inverters, Batteries and Charge Controllers
- Site Surveys, Preplanning and System Sizing
- Mechanical Integration and Electrical Integration
- Utility Interconnection
- Permitting and Inspections
- Commissioning and Maintenance
- Economic Analysis, Firefighters' Concerns
This course meets the 40 hour education requirement to sit for NABCEP’s PV Associate Exam. This course can be used to complete the Photovoltaic Systems Certificate.
Prerequisites: Minimum 10th grade-level reading and math skills; previous electrical training/experience helpful. Students taking this course may be eligible for NYS Part Time Tuition Assistance for Non-Degree Credentials. Click here for additional information.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 6/1 - 8/31 | ZSPT-017 700 | 29 seats left | $800 |
Course Categories
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Alternative Dental Assisting Program (ADAP)
- Arts & Crafts
- Aviation and Aerial Vehicle (Drone)
- Biotech and Health Sciences
- Building Technology
- Business & Financial Planning
- Center for Creative Retirement
- Certificate Programs
- Clean Energy and Sustainability
- Communication
- Computers
Get in Touch
Division of Workforce Development and Community Education
Fax: (518) 629-8103
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer 2024 Hours (May 20 - July 26): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed
(excluding college holidays and vacations)