6th September 2010

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Solarjobs.com Partners with Boots on the Roof

As our experience in the industry has grown we have identified the need for stronger links between companies and educational institutes in order to feed the industry with the highly skilled candidates it relies on to grow.

Solarjobs.com has partnered with Boots on the Roof to train the next generation of Renewable Energy dealers and to provide greater educational opportunities for renewable energy practitioners across the USA.

Solarjobs.com selected Boots on the Roof because their boot camps cover the breadth of skills needed to thrive in the renewable energy business. More than just hands-on installation courses, Boots on the Roof students learn system design, and sales and marketing, graduating fully equipped to perform in the renewable energy industry. These unique boot camps enable you to move quickly toward selling renewable energy systems. Please join us, and learn for yourself why people love these boot camps.

Courses offered:

Boots on the Roof specializes in training the next generation of Solar Energy Entrepreneurs, Contractors, and Business People. Please browse our solar training courses below and feel free to submit your information request for the solar training program that fits your situation and goals.

6-Day Solar PV Boot Camp (PV Systems)

This course is optimized for Architects, Engineers, General & Electrical Contractors, and Business Professionals / Consultants new to the solar industry. It covers the fundamentals of PV theory and applications, customer financing & ROI, system design & estimation, and hands-on installation of typical residential & commercial rooftop systems.

5-Day Solar Thermal Boot Camp (Solar Space & Water Heating)

Our blended learning approach incorporates Instructor-led lectures, presentations and hands-on labs, including the use of site-assessment tools in the design of solar thermal systems. Students should be Plumbing, Swimming Pool or General Contractors, or Architects/Engineers/HVAC pros with plumbing experience.

4-Day Solar PV for Sales Professionals

A "crash course" on the ins & outs of Solar Sales Processes, intended for experienced Sales Professionals moving into solar from other industries.

Online Photovoltaic Design Course

In seven weeks, learn to design solar electric (photovoltaic) systems without leaving your home. This highly interactive online course teaches the foundations of photovoltaic (PV) design. While learning at your own pace, you can also get help from our Instructor and meet fellow students online. Upon successful completion, students will be awarded the Entry-Level Solar PV Associate Certification. You will also receive a $600 credit towards our hands-on 6-Day Solar PV Boot Camp when you enroll into this program. This is truly your best choice for Online Solar training.