Solar Photovoltaic
Technical Certificate

The continued expansion and adoption of renewable energy will result in excellent job opportunities for qualified individuals, particularly those who complete courses at a community college! This unique two-year online degree, which concentrates on solar photovoltaic and wind technology, gives the student options that include certificates of completion, one-year technical certificates, and an Associate of Applied Science. Students can learn and work from anywhere with internet access!

Related Employment Fields
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of solar photovoltaic (PV) installers is projected to grow 52 percent from 2020-2030, and wind turbine service technician positions are projected to grow 68 percent during the same period. The continued expansion and adoption of renewable energy will result in excellent job opportunities for qualified individuals, particularly those who complete courses at a community college or technical school.

 

Credit Hours: 37

NO. COURSE CREDITS
FY100 First Year Experience 1
AE277 Solar PV Fundamentals and Applications 3
AE279 Solar PV Grid Direct 3
AE190 Electronics 3
AE276 Introduction to Energy Technologies 3
AE241 Power Storage/Transmission & Conversion 3
  TOTAL 16

NO. COURSE CREDITS
AE200 Solar PV, Battery-Based 3
AE201 Solar PV Technical Sales 3
AE182 Drones in Renewable Energy 3
SO181 Career Development 3
AE297 Small Wind & Solar PV Installation Prof 5
  TOTAL 17

NO. COURSE CREDITS
AE298 Internship 4
  TOTAL 4
Course # Course Title Credits