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Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Assessment and Development

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Post-Baccalaureate CertificateCIP: 15.1703

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Raleigh, North Carolina

    2101 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27695-7001

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionQuality Control AnalysisMonitoringOperations MonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningWritingInstallationEquipment MaintenanceComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingMathematics

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyMathematicsMechanicalDesignComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageBuilding and ConstructionAdministration and ManagementProduction and ProcessingPhysicsEducation and Training

Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionFinger DexterityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionVisualizationArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityPerceptual SpeedInductive ReasoningFar Vision

Tasks

  • Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics
  • Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.
  • Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installatio
  • Compute or record photonic test data.
  • Maintain clean working environments, according to clean room standards.
  • Adjust or maintain equipment, such as lasers, laser systems, microscopes, oscilloscopes, pulse gener
  • Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, el
  • Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, o
  • Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
  • Operate drones for remote inspection of large or hard-to-reach structures, such as wind turbines, bridges, or tall buildings.
  • Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details
  • Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
  • Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimat

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareProject management softwareEnterprise application integration softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareGeographic information systemElectronic mail softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareData base management system software

Tools

Acetylene torchesAdjustable hand wrenchesBuilders' levelsCaulking equipmentChannel lock pliersClaw hammersCordless drillsCrimping lugsDesktop computersDigital multimetersDirectional compassesDirt shovelsExtension laddersFall arrest harnessesFilter masksAbrasive grinding machinesAnalog oscilloscopesAtomic force microscopes AFMAutocollimatorsBench refractometersBinocular light compound microscopesBiosafety cabinetsBit error rate testers BERTCalipersChemical protective face shieldsChemical vapor deposition CVD systemsCollimatorsCommon path interferometersComputerized numerical control CNC band sawsComputerized numerical control CNC drill presses

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Solar Photovoltaic Installers47-2231.00
  • Photonics Technicians17-3029.08
  • Non-Destructive Testing Specialists17-3029.01
  • Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other17-3029.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

  • Full-scope PV system installations — execute autonomously from site prep through final electrical connection in compliance with NEC and local codes on residential and light commercial projects.
  • Non-routine electrical faults and wiring anomalies — diagnose and resolve using systematic troubleshooting methods without supervisory guidance on active job sites.
  • Complex installation locations — assess structural integrity, shading obstructions, and optimal array orientation on non-standard rooftops and ground-mount sites to maximize system performance.
  • Quality control analyses — perform comprehensive inspections of wiring, grounding, sealing, and labeling across all installation phases to ensure code compliance and long-term reliability.
  • CAD drawings and system schematics — interpret and adapt in the field when site conditions require deviation from original design on residential and small commercial builds.
  • Module interconnect wiring and combiner configurations — install and verify for complex multi-string arrays while maintaining safe array disable procedures throughout the process.
  • Environmental and safety risk assessments — conduct independently for each new job site and implement corrective measures before crews begin rooftop or electrical work.
  • Permit documentation and inspection readiness — prepare complete labeling, single-line diagrams, and code compliance records for local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) review.
  • Customer and site-owner communication — explain system components, installation progress, and operational basics clearly to homeowners and facility managers on the job site.
  • Crew coordination and on-site problem solving — guide day-to-day task sequencing and resolve unforeseen installation challenges to keep projects on schedule and within scope.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
48%
Placement Rate
43%