“It’s really helpful in seeing what solar is all about.  It’s going to really help me at work.”  That’s Hyla Zouzias’ take on the Center’s Advanced Solar Photovoltaic Design & Installation course.

Hyla is a solar project associate with Cape Fear Solar.  She says the class will help her do her job better and advance her career. “I’ll be able to answer many more questions and really know what I’m doing…And it’s going to set me up to take the PVIP through NABCEP, and, ultimately, I’ll get a raise as well.”

The PV Installation Professional Board Certification, or PVIP, from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is considered the gold standard for PV professionals in the renewable energy industry. 

“The solar industry changes dramatically – almost every week, every month there’s new technology coming out – new ways of making these systems work more efficiently,” says Hyla.  

“So, it’s definitely important to go to these kinds of courses because solar is constantly changing and growing. And you can really be a part of the change and growth and the direction of the industry.”

Check out this video testimonial from Hyla where she shares her experience with the ASPV course and walks us through a day in the life of a solar project associate.

If you’re working in solar and want to take your knowledge to the next level, there’s still time to register for our upcoming advanced courses:

ASPV: Advanced Solar PV Design & Installation, Oct. 20 – 24

Solar Storage Workshop, Nov. 12 – 14

Operations & Maintenance of PV Systems, Nov. 17 – 18

And we have a new offering this Fall – Agrivoltaics in Action, Nov. 19

This one-day course equips solar professionals to evaluate the operational benefits of solar grazing and safely perform O&M on livestock-integrated solar sites.

If you’re new to solar or looking to get started, our Fundamentals of Solar PV Design & Installation is the class for you!  Join us March 16 – 20, 2026 and get hands-on experience installing a roof mounted solar system and prep for NABCEP credentialing as a PV Associate. 

Participants who complete the FSPV course are eligible to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam.  

Register today for the class that meets your needs.

Need training delivered on-site for your employees?  The Training and Workforce Development Team also offers customized training for groups at your workplace.  Contact us at cleanenergy@ncsu.edu. 

We look forward to seeing you in class!