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Solar PV Technician

From electricity basics to mini-grid design and business

Master the full solar photovoltaic value chain — from basic electricity theory to advanced system design, installation, maintenance, and building a solar services business in Nigeria. Prepares you for real employment with solar companies, NGOs, and rural electrification programmes across Akwa Ibom and Nigeria.

⏱ ~62 hours📚 6 levels👥 0 enrolled🏆 0 certified

Your roadmap

  1. 1
    Level 1 · Enthusiast

    Energy and Electricity Fundamentals

    Understand basic electricity concepts, how energy works, and why solar matters for Nigeria.

    ~4h · Quiz: pass 70% on 10 questions
    Enroll to begin
  2. 2
    Level 2 · Beginner

    How Solar PV Systems Work

    Learn how photovoltaic cells convert sunlight to electricity and the components of a complete solar system.

    ~6h · Quiz: pass 70% on 10 questions
    Enroll to begin
  3. 3
    Level 3 · Intermediate

    Solar Installation and Safety

    Installation procedures, wiring standards, safety regulations, and quality checks for solar PV systems.

    ~10h · Quiz: pass 70% on 15 questions
    Enroll to begin
  4. 4
    Level 4 · Advanced

    System Sizing and Design

    Calculate load requirements, size battery banks, select inverters, and design residential and commercial systems.

    ~14h · Quiz: pass 75% on 15 questions
    Enroll to begin
  5. 5
    Level 5 · Expert

    Mini-Grids and Advanced Systems

    Design and manage community solar mini-grids, hybrid systems, and off-grid solutions for rural Nigeria.

    ~16h · Quiz: pass 75% on 20 questions
    Enroll to begin
  6. 6
    Level 6 · Specialist

    Solar Business Development in Nigeria

    Build and grow a solar services business — client acquisition, project proposals, financing, and enterprise management.

    ~12h · Quiz: pass 80% on 20 questions
    Enroll to begin