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Solar Energy International free renewable-energy courses

Solar Energy International

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At a glance

  • Cost: Free instruction
  • Format: Online
  • Who qualifies: Vets · Service members · Spouses
  • Applications: Rolling
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Full details
Cost
Specified free instruction and learning/completion records. RE100 and RE102 materials included as described. NABCEP continuing-education hours are not a NABCEP certification exam. SHOL101 textbook and other extra costs not established as covered.
Who qualifies
General public; course prerequisites vary.
Format
Online self-paced: RE100 6 hours with 120-day access; RE102 3 hours; RE101 solar math 4 hours; SHOL101 solar hot water 60 hours.

Dates and availability: Register Now available; no cohort deadline stated. Passing threshold 70% where specified.

Before you decide

What you get
Explore renewable energy, electrical fundamentals and solar-system concepts through SEI’s free course subset.
What is free
Specified free instruction and learning/completion records. RE100 and RE102 materials included as described.
Costs and conditions
Specified free instruction and learning/completion records. RE100 and RE102 materials included as described. Course quizzes/grades are part of the described completion process. No included NABCEP/NATE professional exam is established.
Who qualifies
General public; course prerequisites vary.
Credential
Completion certificate / badgeSEI Record of Completion for free RE100, RE101 and RE102 courses, earned at a passing grade of at least 70%; these are course records, not NABCEP professional certifications. See details for conditions and remaining questions.
Exam coverage
Course assessment includedCompletion records require ≥70% on applicable free courses. NABCEP/NATE continuing-education credit is not a professional exam voucher.
Credential and key limits
SEI Record of Completion for free RE100, RE101 and RE102 courses, earned at a passing grade of at least 70%; these are course records, not NABCEP professional certifications. SHOL101 lists 60 contact hours and specified NABCEP/NATE continuing-education applicability, not automatic professional certification.
Format
Online self-paced: RE100 6 hours with 120-day access; RE102 3 hours; RE101 solar math 4 hours; SHOL101 solar hot water 60 hours.
Duration
3–60 hours by course
Location
Online self-paced: RE100 6 hours with 120-day access; RE102 3 hours; RE101 solar math 4 hours; SHOL101 solar hot water 60 hours.
Next start
Self-paced
Application deadline
See date evidence.
Stipend / housing / travel
Housing, travel and other support are not established unless specifically included in the cost details.
Details checked
2026-10-11

Application and evidence

How to apply

  • Apply through provider: use the official linked page and follow the selected course or cohort instructions. Confirm eligibility, costs and current availability before registering.

Conditions

  • General public; course prerequisites vary.
  • Specified free instruction and learning/completion records. RE100 and RE102 materials included as described. Course quizzes/grades are part of the described completion process. No included NABCEP/NATE professional exam is established.

Sources for these details

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Credential and exam evidence — October 11

SEI Record of Completion for free RE100, RE101 and RE102 courses, earned at a passing grade of at least 70%; these are course records, not NABCEP professional certifications. SHOL101 lists 60 contact hours and specified NABCEP/NATE continuing-education applicability, not automatic professional certification.

Course quizzes/grades are part of the described completion process. No included NABCEP/NATE professional exam is established.

Sources