Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Great Option for Journeyperson Continuing Education
Faultless Solar
This course combines two of WECA’s popular 16-hour courses, “Faultless” and “Solar Power for Electricians,” into one convenient 32-hour package. Learn about how to coordinate information in specific NEC articles, so you can properly select and install the correct electrical circuit components and conductors needed for different load and circuit configurations. Then, build on that knowledge as you learn about photovoltaic systems, both residential and commercial, and their safe installation in compliance with the National Electrical Code.
32 Hours Enroll here.
GetWired 402 Self-Paced
This course is an introduction to systematic troubleshooting with a focus on residential electrical, followed by an introduction to photovoltaic systems, both residential and commercial, and their safe installation in compliance with the National Electrical Code.
33 Hours Enroll here.
Solar Power for Electricians
In Solar Power for Electricians, you'll learn about photovoltaic systems, both residential and commercial, and their safe installation in compliance with the National Electrical Code.
16 Hours Enroll here.
Perfect Solar Installations
This 32-hour course will take you on a visual and informational journey through Article 690 and PV array wiring methods from crimping solar connectors to where to mount inverters. The course covers basic installation techniques for solar electrical equipment and a NEC code study of PV arrays.
32 Hours Enroll here.
Understanding 2020 NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems
This 24-hour course is based on the 2020 edition of Mike Holt’s Illustrated Guide to Understanding NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems course.
24 Hours Enroll here.
PVOL101: Solar Electric Design and Installation
This scheduled self-paced instructor-led course from WECA education partner Solar Energy International is for students who want to learn the fundamentals and gain a solid understanding of various components, system architectures, and applications for PV systems. Successful completion of this course results in State of California Journeyman Continuing Education or Electrician Trainee hours, and also counts as one of the two courses required to qualify students to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam. (Solar Energy International highly recommends completion of their free, online RE100 Introduction to Renewable Energy course before enrolling in PVOL101.)
60 Hours Enroll here.
PVOL202: Advanced PV System Design and the NEC
This scheduled self-paced instructor-led course from WECA education partner Solar Energy International is for students who want to take a deep dive into National Electrical Code 2020 standards as well as other best practices that pertain to designing grid-direct PV systems. (Prerequisite: Completion of PVOL101)
60 Hours Enroll here.
PVOL203: PV System Fundamentals
This scheduled self-paced instructor-led course from WECA education partner Solar Energy International is for students who want to focus on the fundamentals of battery-based PV systems. Components such as batteries, charge controllers, and battery-based inverters are covered in detail, along with safety and maintenance considerations unique to battery-based systems, load analysis, battery bank configuration, and the electrical integration of the system. ( Before participating in the PVOL203 course, students are required to complete PVOL101, an equivalent course from another organization, or demonstrate field experience and pass a placement quiz. Please contact sei@solarenergy.org if you feel you are qualified to skip the prerequisite for PVOL203; they will notify WECA of your equivalency if granted.)
40 Hours Enroll here.
PVOL350: Tools and Techniques for Operations and Maintenance
This scheduled self-paced instructor-led course from WECA education partner Solar Energy International is an advanced online training targeted towards solar professionals who want to take their technical skills to the next level. This course is geared towards training PV technicians to safely and effectively perform operations and maintenance (O&M) tasks including inspections, commissioning, performance verification, and troubleshooting. (Before participating in the PVOL350 course, students are required to complete PVOL101, AND PVOL202)
40 Hours Enroll here.
FVOL101: Solar Electric Design and Installation (Spanish)
60 Hours Enroll here.
FVOL202: Advanced PV System Design and the NEC (Spanish)
60 Hours Enroll here.
FVOL203: PV System Fundamentals (Spanish)
40 Hours Enroll here.
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