Solar PV Program & Course Highlights
The solar energy market is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global energy industry, driven by the urgent need for clean, renewable energy sources. The Solar Energy Technician and Solar Panel Installer online certificate programs are designed to provide educational opportunities for students seeking to enter the photovoltaic (PV) and renewable energy field. It has been developed for adult learners pursuing basic to technician level training through independent study, specifically students who cannot attend college full-time because of work or family commitments. Here are the top reasons why students enrol in our programs.
Our Solar PV training programs offers the full accreditation of one of the largest public community colleges in Canada.
George Brown College (GBC) is a fully-accredited post-secondary institution, and has established a reputation for equipping students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. GBC offers over 300 programs across a wide variety of professions. Students can earn certificates, diplomas, industry accreditations, and undergraduate degrees.
Solar power is a growing force in global energy markets - while current contribution of total electricity generation is 3.9% in the United States and 1% in Canada— but both countries have ambitious renewable energy targets that are likely to accelerate solar adoption. Here's why growth is anticipated:
George Brown College offers you a number of easy registration and payment options to make it convenient and affordable for you to register in the Solar Technician program.
One of the most important pieces of our program, that is critical to students success, is our technical, tutorial and administrative support. Our approach is to hire really great people, train them on our programs and then make them really easily accessible by our students
This easy-to-use, computer-based, self-paced program is designed to put you in charge of your technical training. The interactive curriculum, simulation software, student support, and online exams provide a completely flexible learning framework that allows you to learn, study, practice and complete the program on your terms.