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Every role we track maps to a real certification, license, or training pathway. Here's what to pursue for each one — and what candidates with it should highlight.

Your path into clean energy
Every path starts on a safe jobsite. From there, choose solar, battery storage, or both.
Solar Battery Storage Wind Grid EV Sustainability Building Performance Policy Jobsite Safety
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Get jobsite-ready
The OSHA card every field employer asks for. Safety for solar, batteries and electrical work is built into each track below.
Most popular★ 4.8(106 reviews) · 605 students· DOL cardOSHA 10-Hour Construction$59Enroll on HeatSpring → See jobsite safety courses ↓
⇅ 288 open roles want both
Battery storage track
Get into battery storage
Electricians and newcomers welcome. Build toward NABCEP ESIP certification. 695 open roles.
★ 4.7(294 reviews) · 672 students· 18–22 hours · NABCEP CEUsEnergy Storage Associate Boot Camp$895Enroll on HeatSpring → See the Battery Storage track ↓
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Solar
1277
open roles right now
26
companies hiring
$53,140
US median wage, PV installers
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1
Get the entry credential — NABCEP Associate
4–6 weeks · no prior experience required
Most popular★ 4.7 (1,046 reviews) · 18–24 hours · NABCEP CEUs · Pass guarantee
Solar PV Boot Camp + NABCEP PV Associate Exam Prep
You'll learn
Solar PV fundamentals, plus prep for the NABCEP PV Associate exam
Best for
Newcomers, electricians, contractors
Leads to
Solar PV Installer roles
2
Land your first role — Solar PV Installer
US median $53,140/yr for PV installers
1277 open Solar roles →
Show up site-ready
Safety★ 4.6 (47 reviews) · 8 hours · CEUs
Solar Construction Safety
Solar jobsite safety: fall protection, rooftop and site hazards. Best for installers and field crews.
3
Level up — pick your track
After 1–2 years of field experience, or join here from sales, design or project work
Installer★ 4.7 (1,150 reviews) · 3-course bundle · CEUs
NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Certification Prep
You'll learn
All the training required to sit for the NABCEP PVIP exam
Best for
Installers with field experience
Sales★ 4.7 (746 reviews) · 5-course bundle · CEUs
NABCEP PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Certification Prep: C&I + Energy Storage Focus
You'll learn
All 58 hours required for the PVTS exam, with commercial and battery storage focus
Best for
Solar sales consultants
Design★ 4.4 (93 reviews) · 30–35 hours · CEUs
Megawatt Design
You'll learn
How to design large-scale PV systems; includes a year of HelioScope
Best for
Designers and engineers
Project management★ 4.7 (211 reviews) · 5–7 hours · CEUs
Utility-Scale Solar Construction & Project Management
You'll learn
Development, permitting, construction and commissioning of utility-scale plants
Best for
PMs and site supervisors
Senior roles — lead installer, site supervisor, O&M, design
Salary grows with experience and crew responsibility
Browse Solar roles →
Prefer hands-on, in-person training? Solar Energy International (Paonia, Colorado) and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (Custer, Wisconsin) run in-person courses.
Battery Storage
695
open roles right now
20
companies hiring
288
also want solar
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1
Build the foundation — battery storage basics
Electricians and newcomers welcome · no solar background needed
★ 4.7 (294 reviews) · 18–22 hours · NABCEP CEUs
Energy Storage Associate Boot Camp
You'll learn
Technical best practices for energy storage systems
Best for
Electricians and newcomers
Leads to
Battery storage installer roles and the ESIP credential
Pair it with battery safety
Safety★ 4.6 (27 reviews) · 3 hours · CEUs
2023 NFPA 855 and Fire Codes for Energy Storage Systems
Codes, standards and fire protection for energy storage systems. Best for battery storage installers, techs and designers.
Safety★ 4.9 (193 reviews) · 6 hours · CEUs
6-Hour NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
Arc-flash and shock safety for live equipment, including battery systems (NFPA 70E Article 320). Best for battery storage installers and techs.
2
Earn the battery storage credential — NABCEP ESIP
58 hours approved toward the ESIP exam
★ 4.7 (359 reviews) · 3-course bundle · 58 hours · CEUs
NABCEP Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) Certification Prep
You'll learn
The training approved for the NABCEP ESIP certification exam
Best for
Battery storage installers ready to certify
Leads to
Certified battery storage installer roles
695 open Battery Storage roles →
3
Specialize — pick your track
Technicians, engineers and developers can join here
Technician★ 5.0 · 18–24 hours
Solar PV and BESS O&M Tech 1 Training + NABCEP OMAT Prep
You'll learn
Entry-level PV and battery maintenance aligned with SEIA Standard 301; official NABCEP OMAT exam prep
Best for
O&M and field technicians
EngineerSave $300★ 4.4 (74 reviews) · 2-course bundle · 71 hours
Utility-Scale Commercial & Industrial Solar and Storage Series
You'll learn
Planning and designing C&I and utility-grade battery storage; 71 hours of NABCEP advanced training
Best for
Battery storage and electrical engineers
Developer / finance★ 4.6 (178 reviews) · 3–6 hours · CEUs
Foundations of Battery Energy Storage Systems
You'll learn
A crash course on battery energy storage from a project developer
Best for
Developers, finance, engineers new to batteries
Battery storage roles — BESS engineer, installer, technician
US median $122,930/yr for similar engineering roles
Browse Battery Storage roles →
Prefer hands-on, in-person training? The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (Custer, Wisconsin) runs in-person courses that count toward NABCEP ESIP eligibility.
Wind
741
open roles right now
14
companies hiring
$64,120
US median wage, wind techs
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1
Get trained — wind turbine technician certificate
24 weeks to a 2-year diploma
2
Land your first role — Wind Turbine Service Technician
US median $64,120/yr for wind techs
741 open Wind roles →
3
Build experience — GWO safety modules, travel roles
Travel technician roles often pay premiums
Senior roles — site lead, commissioning, O&M supervisor
Salary grows with certifications and site responsibility
Browse Wind roles →
Grid
456
open roles right now
14
companies hiring
7%
of postings mention NERC
See all Grid jobs →
1
Get certified — NERC System Operator credential
Exams delivered via Pearson VUE · prep courses available
Prep: INPOWERD boot camp
2
Land a grid role — operator, interconnection analyst
US median $120,630/yr for similar roles
456 open Grid roles →
Maintain and advance — CEH credits, senior operator track
NERC credentials renew on a 3-year cycle with continuing education
Where to train
NERC System Operator CertificationFeatured INPOWERD — NERC 693/O&P Boot CampFeatured
EV
52
open roles right now
3
companies hiring
See all EV jobs →
1
Start from an electrical base
EVITP requires a licensed electrician background — IBEW-NECA apprenticeships are the classic route
Work safely on live equipment
Safety★ 4.9 (193 reviews) · 6 hours · CEUs
6-Hour NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
Arc-flash and electrical safety under NFPA 70E; accepted as prep for the NFPA CEST exam. Best for electricians and EV installers.
2
Add the EV credential — EVITP certification
~20 hours · proctored exam · 3-year renewal
Train at: EVITP
EV infrastructure roles — installation, PM, commissioning
US median $141,900/yr for similar management roles
Browse open roles →
Where to train
EVITPFeatured
IBEW-NECA Joint Apprenticeship & Training CentersComing soon
Sustainability
32
open roles right now
4
companies hiring
$83,050
US median wage, similar roles
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1
Get credentialed — GRI or LEED Green Associate
Both are open to newcomers · self-paced online options
GRI AcademyUSGBC
2
Land an analyst role — sustainability / ESG reporting
US median $83,050/yr for similar roles
Browse open roles →
Advance — reporting lead, FSA credential (SASB standards)
The FSA credential deepens disclosure and accounting expertise
Where to train
GRI Academy — Certified Sustainability ProfessionalFeatured USGBC — LEED Green Associate exam prepFeatured
Building Performance
Energy audits, weatherization and home performance.
1
Get certified — BPI Building Analyst
No experience required · both options include BSP, BA-T and BA-P
Live, one week★ 4.7 (46 reviews) · 40 hours · exams included
BPI Building Analyst Certification — One-Week Intensive
You'll learn
BSP, BA-T and BA-P in one live online week, with tutoring, books, exams and proctoring included
Best for
The fastest route to the credential
Self-paced★ 4.7 (46 reviews) · 3 courses · CEUs
BPI Building Analyst Certification Package
You'll learn
BSP, Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) and Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) in one package
Best for
Learning at your own pace
Not ready to commit? Start with BSP only
★ 4.6 (28 reviews) · 8 hours · CEUs
BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate Prep
You'll learn
How heat, air and moisture move through a house, and prep for the BPI BSP certificate
Best for
Newcomers to home energy work
Leads to
BA-T and BA-P, the rest of the Building Analyst credential
Already have BSP? Continue with BA-T ($1,075) and BA-P ($1,150).
2
Specialize — pick your track
Add-on credentials for inspectors, testers and heat pump retrofits
Weatherization QC6 hours
BPI Home Energy Professional Quality Control Inspector (QCI)
You'll learn
In-process and final quality inspections of home energy upgrades
Best for
Inspectors on weatherization and retrofit programs
Healthy homes★ 4.6 (13 reviews) · 6–8 hours · CEUs
BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Exam Prep
You'll learn
Assessing homes for health and safety hazards, building on your Building Analyst training
Best for
Auditors adding health assessments
Code testing★ 4.5 · 4 hours · CEUs
BPI Infiltration and Duct Leakage (IDL) Certification
You'll learn
Blower door and duct leakage testing that many state building codes require from a certified third party
Best for
Third-party testers
Heat pumps★ 4.5 · 4–6 hours
BPI Cold Climate Heat Pump (ccASHP) Assessor Certificate Prep
You'll learn
Judging whether a home suits a cold-climate air-source heat pump retrofit
Best for
Auditors and HVAC pros in cold climates
Building performance roles — energy auditor, weatherization crew lead, QC inspector
Weatherization and utility efficiency programs look for these credentials
Policy
12
open roles right now
6
companies hiring
See all Policy jobs →
1
Build the foundation — degree plus an energy-policy certificate
Graduate certificates stack onto most degrees
UPenn KleinmanOregon State
2
Land an analyst role — energy or regulatory policy
US median $101,110/yr for similar roles
12 open Policy roles →
Advance — government affairs, regulatory strategy
Experience with FERC/state proceedings is the differentiator
Where to train
UPenn Kleinman Center Energy Policy CertificateFeatured Oregon State Ecampus — Energy Policy Grad CertificateFeatured
Jobsite Safety — every sector
314 open roles we track name OSHA. These apply whether you're headed for solar, battery storage, wind or grid work.
SafetyMost popular★ 4.8 (106 reviews) · 10 hours · DOL card
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
OSHA-authorized training on critical jobsite hazards. Best for anyone starting field work.
Safety★ 4.9 (80 reviews) · 30 hours · DOL card
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
30 hours of OSHA-authorized training. Best for crew leads, foremen and site supervisors.

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