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Course Description

Students in the Solar Energy Technician program will develop a wide range of knowledge and skills that cover everything from solar PV system design and installation to maintenance and commissioning. The learning objectives in this program are broad in scope and cover the most important aspects that anyone working in the solar PV industry should thoroughly understand. The program combines technical and skills training in areas such as safety protocols, electrical and electronics knowledge, system components and sizing, performance analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. With a strong emphasis on safety and best practices in industry, graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions in the solar energy sector.

The Solar Energy Technician program consists of 12 modules of interactive curriculum using state-of-the-art simulation software with virtual lab/shop experiments, combined with videos, animations and real-world practical examples to reinforce the fundamental concepts of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. The Solar Energy Technician Program along with the Construction Health and Safety Micro-credential is approved for NABCEP CEUs and designed to prepare students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue NABCEP’s PV Installation Professional (PVIP) certification.

Students in the Solar Energy Technician program will develop a wide range of knowledge and skills that cover everything from solar PV system design and installation to maintenance and commissioning. The learning objectives in this program are broad in scope and cover the most important aspects that anyone working in the solar PV industry should thoroughly understand. The program combines technical and skills training in areas such as safety protocols, electrical and electronics knowledge, system components and sizing, performance analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. With a strong emphasis on safety and best practices in industry, graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions in the solar energy sector.

The Solar Energy Technician program consists of 12 modules of interactive curriculum using state-of-the-art simulation software with virtual lab/shop experiments, combined with videos, animations and real-world practical examples to reinforce the fundamental concepts of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. 

Tuition and Costs

Full Registration

Students register and pay for the complete program at one time. Full registration includes all tuition fees and learning material fees for the program and represents the entire program cost of $1570. It also includes the laboratory simulation software program and access to all of the learning resources for the 12 modules as well as free tutorial and technical support and online testing.

Pay-As-You-Learn Registration

Initial registration is $580 (includes all learning materials, laboratory simulation software and Module 1) and registration for each of the remaining 11 modules is $90/module. Students may register for one or more modules at any time.

The average completion time is approximately 24 weeks of part-time study. The flexible computer-based modules are designed to fit into your schedule, not ours, so you can work at your own pace to complete the program.

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Section Title
Solar Energy Technician Program
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Contact Hours
72.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
fee not-for-credit $1,570.00

Section Notes

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Section Title
Module 1. - Introduction to Solar PV Systems
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Contact Hours
72.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
fee not-for-credit $580.00

Section Notes

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Section Title
Module 2. - Safety
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Contact Hours
72.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
fee not-for-credit $90.00

Section Notes

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Section Title
Module 3. - Solar Energy Theory
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Contact Hours
72.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
fee not-for-credit $90.00

Section Notes

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Section Title
Module 4. - Basic Electricity
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Contact Hours
72.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
fee not-for-credit $90.00

Section Notes

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Section Title
Module 5. - DC & AC Circuits
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Contact Hours
72.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
fee not-for-credit $90.00

Section Notes

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Section Title
Module 6. - Power Electronics
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Contact Hours
72.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
fee not-for-credit $90.00

Section Notes

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Section Title
Module 7. - Battery Storage Systems
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Contact Hours
72.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
fee not-for-credit $90.00

Section Notes

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Section Title
Module 8. - Solar PV Panels & Arrays
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Contact Hours
72.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
fee not-for-credit $90.00

Section Notes

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Section Title
Module 9. - Electrical Code & Blueprint Reading
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Contact Hours
72.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
fee not-for-credit $90.00

Section Notes

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Section Title
Module 10. - Solar PV System Sizing
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Contact Hours
72.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
fee not-for-credit $90.00

Section Notes

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Section Title
Module 11. - Installation & Maintenance
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Contact Hours
72.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
fee not-for-credit $90.00

Section Notes

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Section Title
Module 12. - Solar Farms & SCADA
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Contact Hours
72.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
fee not-for-credit $90.00

Section Notes

Please access: https://miracosta-gbc.com/ for detailed information about this class.
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