NABCEP Veterans Pathway - solar PV certification exams
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
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- Who it's for
- Veterans with a qualifying MOS and relevant experience
Open to: veterans. - Cost
- Paid; GI Bill / VR&E may cover it (Exam fees apply; NABCEP PV credentials are GI Bill reimbursable (per IREC))
- Free with no benefit?
- No
- VA benefits
- GI Bill (can be used)
- What you get
- Veterans can qualify for NABCEP PV Associate, Installation Professional, Installer Specialist or Commissioning & Maintenance exams through a veterans pathway
- Type
- Certification or course
- Credential strength
- 4/5: Leads to a proctored vendor or industry certification with solid employer recognition.
- Duration
- Varies
- Format
- Online (Proctored exams)
- Location
- Nationwide
- Deadline
- Rolling / varies
- Next start
- Varies
- Jobs it can lead to
- Solar PV Installer; PV Installation Professional; Solar Technician
- Official page
- nabcep.org/veterans-2
- Last checked
- Oct 4, 2026