About this course

This course is designed to meet the continuing education requirements (CEUs) for NABCEP PV Associate renewal, but it is also a great course for anyone who would like to become more familiar with the National Electrical Code. 

This course explains how the NEC is organized and gives an overview of the important terms and concepts in each chapter. It is a great introduction to using the NEC and a helpful review for students who want navigate the code more efficiently. 

Course outline

7 modules
12 hours to complete
9:09 hours of video lectures
Welcome • 4 assignments
Orientation Materials

This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.

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Module 1 • 7 assignments
NABCEP PV Associate (PVA) Continuing Education

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Module 2 • 12 assignments
NEC Overview

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Module 3 • 9 assignments
NEC Article 690

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Module 4 • 7 assignments
NEC Article 706 (Energy Storage Systems) and 705 (Interconnections)

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Module 5 • 9 assignments
More Codes and Standards

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Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources

This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!

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Continuing Education Units

Instructors

Sean White

2014 IREC Trainer of the Year, HeatSpring / White House Energy Inc. / Sean White Solar / Norcal Solar

Sean White was the 2014 Interstate Renewable Energy Council Trainer of the Year. He is an IREC Certified Solar PV Master Trainer and has authored several books on solar. He contributed to the development of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Job Task Analysis and has been a member of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Technical Committee. Sean is a...

Bill Brooks

Principal, Brooks Engineering

Bill Brooks PE, of Brooks Engineering LLC, has over 30 years of experience designing, installing, and evaluating grid-connected PV systems. More than 12,000 installers and inspectors have attended his courses throughout the U.S. and abroad. His field troubleshooting skills have been valuable in determining where problems occur to focus training on those issues of...

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Reviews

4.7
Based on 30 reviews
53
students have taken this course
04/28/2025

I really loved this course and found it to be super engaging and entertaining while maintaining the educational aspect of it!

Lauren Gomez
12/30/2024

I've used Heatspring for all of my certification test prep and have easily passed the first time everytime.

Thomas Staten
Consultant, Artisan Electric
12/01/2024

Taking this course reminded me of the ever evolving technology of PV, and the professional need to keep up to date on the new products, requirements, and economics of being in the Solar business.

Barry Witte

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