Career Details

PV Technical Sales Certification

Description

The NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification is a voluntary certification that provides a set of national standards by which PV Technical Sales Professionals with skills and experience can distinguish themselves from competitors. Certification provides a measure of protection to the public by giving a credential for judging the competency of practitioners. The target candidate for NABCEP certification is a person with job descriptions such as sales person, application engineer, financial or performance analyst, or site assessor. The NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification has been developed in accordance with the certification field's best practices and is based on a comprehensive Job Task Analysis (JTA) that was developed by a wide range of leading industry professionals. In order to qualify to take the NABCEP PV Technical Sales Exam, candidates must meet certain qualifications. In addition to requirements that include a signed code of ethics and demonstrating safety training, candidates must provide documentation that verifies a combination of training and experience.

Certifying Organization

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Sales Professional

Certifying Organization

Manufacturers Representatives Educational Research Foundation

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Associate in Materials Handling

Certifying Organization

Materials Handling and Management Society

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Professional Certified in Materials Handling

Certifying Organization

Materials Handling and Management Society

Type

A - Core

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