$995- 42 contact hours
ImagineSolar’s PV250e Online LIVE course works in conjunction with PV250 but allows students interactive online instuction as if they were in our training facility, in fact, if you are in central Texas, you can attend the training in person. PV250e is designed to provide you with the expertise you need to calculate and articulate the financial and non-financial benefits of a solar PV installation to prospects.
This course consists of 24 hours of Onsite classroom time or Online LIVE sessions as well as 18 hours of online and project assignments. Participants receive 42 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
This course covers solar PV system economics, financial justification, sales and marketing strategies, as well as best business practices used by the industry’s most successful professionals and companies.
We recommend (but do not require) that you complete PV201, PV201e or an equivalent introductory PV course before enrolling in PV250e.
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Who is this class for?
No matter what your experience or background may be, you can apply what you learn in PV250e to understand the economic value of solar PV installations, convert your leads into installations, and develop a solar PV business plan. This course is designed for:
- Entrepreneurs
- Sales & Marketing professionals
- Electricians
- Engineers
- Architects
- Contractors
- Builders
- Remodelers
- All others who want to become solar industry professionals
Instruction Topics
Based on aspects of the NABCEP PV Technical Sales Task Analysis, the engaging format of this course includes project exercises and guided discussions to help prepare you for the NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification Exam.
- Qualify prospects & prepare professional client proposals
- Explore client financing options like leasing, refinancing, power purchase agreements (PPAs), PACE programs, and community solar programs
- Financial justification methods to clarify client concerns (ROI, LCOE, Payback Period)
- Calculate, explain, and effectively sell non-financial benefits of solar PV systems
- Perform remote & onsite project assessments
- Understand & articulate utility rate structures to promote the value of solar
- Understand local, state, & federal solar incentives
- Manage customer expectations and satisfaction
Course Format
PV250e provides an engaging format using interactive sessions, project exercises, guided discussions, and case studies. The course consists of 24 hours of onsite classroom or Online LIVE sessions and 18 hours of online and project assignments. Participants receive 42 credit hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Using our acclaimed TRIPLE-O Platform, we offer our students great flexibility in learning:
All Online with Online LIVE
PV250e can be completed entirely online where you attend the Online LIVE sessions from your laptop and access the course materials anytime. Also, the Online LIVE sessions are recorded and archived. You will have access to these in case you miss a session.
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Online with Onlive LIVE and Onsite (in Central Texas)
Attend all the onsite hours in person or choose when you are onsite and when you attend class from your laptop. Again, the Online LIVE sessions are recorded and archived. You will have access to these in case you miss a session.
About Our Instructors and Facility
ImagineSolar has trained thousands of individuals who have gone on to be an integral part of the solar industry. Our instructors teach best practices using the most current technologies and methods for the solar industry. They take the time to make sure each student is grasping presented concepts. Our modern facilities, are equipped with computers, current software, wi-fi, and all tools required for labs. In addition, our course instruction is continuously updated with the latest advancements as the fast-paced solar industry expands and evolves.
Instructional Material Provided
When you purchase PV250e, you will receive the following instructional material:
- Custom virtual textbook
- Online access to our eLearning website
- Free access to our Webinar Series
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I've taken this course [PV250] from ImagineSolar (in the classroom) and can highly recommend it for anyone starting to get serious about their passion for all the the solar industry offers, and, of course, for anyone in the industry ready to increase their professional credentials.–Scott Burton