NABCEP
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
Coordinated through Professional Testing (PTI).
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is a volunteer board of renewable energy stakeholder representatives that includes representatives of the solar industry, NABCEP certificants, renewable energy organizations, state policy makers, educational institutions, and the trades.
NABCEP’s goal is to develop voluntary national certification programs that will promote renewable energy, worker safety and skill, and consumer confidence in solar systems. NABCEP also works in conjunction with training institutions to offer entry level examinations for those interested in entering the solar energy field.
NABCEP Photovoltaic (PV) Entry Level Program
The NABCEP PV Entry Level Program is designed for those individuals interested in entering the solar energy field. Details about the NABCEP PV Entry Level program and the Learning Objectives can be found on NABCEP website.
Before scheduling an examination appointment, you must have already:
- Read the Entry Level Candidate Information Sheet
- Completed coursework with a registered NABCEP Entry Level Provider.
- Received the authorization to test email from Professional Testing with information about your eligibility and instructions on how to schedule to sit for the examination.
- Read the document attachment sent with the authorization to test email which included a copy of the screens you will have to authorize on your testing day: Welcome, Candidate Notice and Agreement, Non-Disclosure Agreement
For more information, contact NABCEP client support group managed through Professional Testing, during normal business hours (U.S. Eastern Time) at (800) 654-0021 or send an email notification to nabcep@proftesting.com.
Scheduling for a computer based exam
Exam appointments may be made up to one business day in advance. Locations are available on a first-come first-serve basis. You will be required to pay an examination testing fee to Pearson VUE at the time of scheduling.
After you schedule your exam, Pearson VUE will send you a confirmation email listing your exam date, your exam time, the address and phone number of the test center, and directions to the test center.
First-time test takers must create a Pearson VUE web account. Please note that account activation may require up to 24 hours. You will be notified by email when your Pearson VUE account is activated. When creating your account and scheduling your exam, you will need your NABCEP candidate ID number from the authorization to test email sent to you upon completion of the application process.
If you provide Pearson VUE with any new contact information during the exam application process, this will not update in NABCEP database records. Update your contact information by contacting Professional Testing Client Service at (800) 654-0021 or send an email notification to nabcep@proftesting.com.