The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certification exam is a rigorous test that assesses the knowledge and skills of individuals in the renewable energy industry. To prepare for the exam, it’s important to follow these steps:
- Familiarize yourself with the exam content: The NABCEP website provides a detailed outline of the topics covered on the exam. Make sure you understand the content and the areas you need to focus on. Check out the Job Task Analysis (JTA) for the certification you are testing for. This will give you a good idea of what information you will see on the exam.
- Choose a certified course from a reputable training provider. This will give you the knowledge base required to pass the rigorous test.
- Study the materials: Obtain the recommended study materials, such as textbooks and online courses, and use them to study the topics covered on the exam. Make sure you understand the concepts thoroughly and can apply them in practical situations. Check out recommended study material HERE. Become familiar with the National Electric Code (NEC) book.
- Practice: Take practice exams and quizzes to test your knowledge and identify areas where you need to improve. See practice exams and free training HERE.
- Attend review courses: Consider taking a review course offered by a certified training provider. These courses provide in-depth training on the topics covered on the exam and can help you identify areas where you need additional study. See available HERE
- Join a study group: Join a study group with other individuals who are preparing for the exam. This can provide you with additional support and a study buddy to review material with. Facebook has a few groups that can help.
- Get hands-on experience: Go out and try to get some experience getting your hands on or at least see installations. You can look at volunteering with local organizations and many companies will hire without certifications as long as you’re willing to work hard and show initiative. It’s important to have hands-on experience in the field in addition to theoretical knowledge. Especially for the more advanced certifications like the NABCEP PV installation professional certification.
By following these steps, you can increase your chances of passing the NABCEP certification exam and becoming a certified solar professional.