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The Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate course is designed to educate candidates on the cutting edge green building and sustainable design practices, and enables participants to designate that expertise with an internationally recognized professional credential.

Developed and backed by the U.S. Green Building Council, the LEED Green Associate course and its credential have gained national and global notoriety. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system is one of the most widely used standards for green building and design. The Tier 1: LEED Green Associate training course and exam covers general information on green building practices for residential and commercial projects, and prepares individuals to support other professionals working on projects seeking LEED certification.

This course will also prepare you for the LEED Green Associate Credential from USGBC (US Green Building Council). This is an internationally recognized certification that designates expertise in green building and design principles. The exam fee is included with the course.

The United States is home to many oil refineries, all of which need experts to run their operations. Oil refinery operators are highly paid and enjoy a stable work environment, and there's an ongoing need for entry-level personnel. Sounds great, right? This online course will teach you everything you need to know to enter the energy industry as an oil refinery operator. The course is unique and user-friendly, designed for people who have minimal knowledge of the industry.

The energy industry is ever-changing, encompassing everything from power plant operations, to petrochemicals like oil and natural gas, to renewable energy sources. Taking an oil refinery operations course offers you a path to a growing sector of the field. A large portion of the workforce is retiring, creating a critical shortage of technical workers for many years to come—which is great for entry-level workers.

Currently very few institutions provide entry-level training and courses in oil refinery operation. Generally, oil refinery operators enter the workforce in entry-level positions and work their way up, sometimes to senior management positions. In their day-to-day tasks, oil refinery operators have the responsibility to make sure unit and process systems function properly. They consider personnel safety the primary objective and ensure production processes are operating safely. They continually monitor instrumentation and the operation of equipment and make adjustments to keep system process variables within acceptable ranges. Oil refinery operators also detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prevent the interruption of system operations. You will learn how to perform all these oil refinery processes and more in this course.

Enroll in our comprehensive solar sales training course to gain a deep understanding of the concepts driving the high-demand solar industry. With the Inflation Reduction Act providing substantial funding for clean energy, including solar panel installation, the market is experiencing significant growth. In fact, the first quarter of 2023 saw a record-breaking 54% increase in new electricity-generating capacity from photovoltaic (PV) solar projects. This trend, combined with the surge in demand driven by the Inflation Reduction Act, is projected to triple the size of the solar market by 2028.

Throughout this solar sales course, you will explore the financial, solar, and environmental benefits of adopting solar energy. You will also acquire the knowledge and skills to excel in this industry, such as return on investment (ROI) calculations, available credits, and grants that incentivize solar adoption, as well as how to convey these advantages to your potential customers and to empower them toward financially advantageous solutions.

Our course also covers essential solar business considerations, such as addressing common customer questions, evaluating solar sites, and tailoring your offerings to meet specific customer needs. Master concepts like net metering, conducting client energy analysis, and understanding applicable tax incentives, equipping you to provide comprehensive solutions and maximize customer satisfaction.

While our course differs from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners® (NABCEP®) preparation course for the PV Technical Sales Certification, it covers the same concepts presented in the certification job task analysis. We cover key concepts and practices recommended and supported by the NABCEP, ensuring you will be well-prepared to effectively perform the tasks required for this position. Upon completion of our solar sales training course, you will receive a certificate of completion verifying your participation in an accredited solar installation training program.

With a deeper understanding of industry drivers, customer motivations, and technical specifications, along with an accredited certification, you will confidently be able to guide customers toward the right solar solutions and stand out to employers.