The Need for Certification
In the renewable energy industry, NABCEP’s Board Certification programs are the definition of knowledge, experience, and professionalism. Earning one or more of NABCEP’s Board Certifications can:
- Increase your earning potential (by an average of more than $11,000 per year)
- Improve your skills and abilities
- Validate your knowledge in the industry
- Positively impact your reputation, credibility, & consumer confidence
- Prove your willingness to invest in your professional development
- Demonstrate your commitment to your profession
- Lead to you opening your own business
Board Certifications are also valuable to employers for a lot of reasons. For employers, NABCEP Board Certifications:
- Make hiring decisions much easier
- Save time and money by helping employers fill open positions with qualified candidates
- Are a reliable predictor of employee success
- Reduce the costs associated with poor quality installations
- Prove that candidates have the knowledge and skills to get the job done right
NABCEP Board Certifications also help customers and have a positive impact on the renewable energy industry as a whole. Our Board Certifications help customers make more informed decisions, improve quality assurance for PV customers, raise customer satisfaction levels, and reduce risks that may come with installing a solar system. NABCEP also enforces its Code of Ethics, so if a customer has a bad experience with a NABCEP Board Certified Professional (although this rarely happens!), we can hold them accountable for violating the Code of Ethics. Board Certifications also lead to a more skilled and knowledgeable labor market in the solar industry.
