NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification

At long last there will be a way for consumers and potential employers to identify individuals who have demonstrated a combination of knowledge, experience and professional commitment in the field of PV Technical Sales thanks to NABCEP's newest certification program. This credential has generated a lot of interest within the industry most particularly among those individuals who qualify to take the NABCEP Exam and who want to distinguish themselves from their less qualified competitors.

The NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification is targeted to solar sales professionals responsible for the sales process and the non-installation aspects of commissioning residential and light commercial solar electric systems. The credential is aimed at technical sales representatives responsible for site analysis, financial analysis, initial system design, and an ethical, accurate presentation of the PV systems’ electrical, financial, and environmental performance projections.

The PV industry has welcomed the NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification because no matter how well a PV system may be installed, the consumer will not be satisfied if the sales person or designer over promises performance or provides inadequate site and structural analysis. NABCEP offers the PV Technical Sales Certification so that consumers of PV systems can have full confidence that the sales, installation, and commissioning processes are being conducted/managed by a competent professional.  

The installer credential is widely viewed as the "gold standard" in the industry and an ever growing list of employers, consumers, public benefits programs and bid documents insist on NABCEP certification for the lead installer. The PV Technical Certification is expected to offer the same value in the non-installation arenas of: site assessment, electrical and financial performance prediction and analysis; and proposal writing. As with all NABCEP programs the Job Task Analysis (JTA) and exam were produced by a volunteer group of industry experts from a wide spectrum of the PV industry which insures that the content is relevant and current. 

Candidates for this certification will be required to demonstrate a combination of real-world on the job; sales, design, or analysis experience along with education on the aspects of the JTA. The deadline for applications for the first administration of the NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification is rapidly approaching - the date is December 10, 2010. For more information on the credential or to begin the application process visit the NABCEP website www.nabcep.org