Learn about our exclusive academic offerings at the Solar Knowledge Institute
Education built
for the real world
of solar.
SKI programs are designed around one outcome: graduates who are hireable, skilled, and ready to lead in the fastest-growing energy sector in America.
Choose Your Track
Select from residential install, commercial systems, solar sales, O&M, or NABCEP exam prep, or bundle multiple tracks for a comprehensive education.
Free Advising AvailableTrain with Experts
Learn through a blend of hands-on jobsite training, on-demand video labs, and structured classroom sessions led by working industry professionals.
In-Person + OnlineEarn Credentials
Graduate with nationally recognized certifications, including NABCEP credentials and DOL-recognized apprenticeship completion, that employers trust.
NABCEP · DOL · OSHALaunch Your Career
Access SKI's employer network and career placement support. Our graduates go on to work with leading solar contractors across Georgia and beyond.
Career Support Includedone destination.
Registered Apprenticeship
Georgia's first solar registered apprenticeship of it's kind. Earn while you learn under a DOL-certified, structured program that leads to full solar professional status. Combines classroom instruction with real jobsite hours.
Residential Solar Installation
Master rooftop solar from site assessment to final commissioning. Covers NEC code, racking systems, inverters, and interconnection.
Commercial Solar Installation
Ground-mount and commercial rooftop systems, string vs. central inverter design, and large-scale project management fundamentals.
NABCEP
A pathway to the industry's most recognized certification. Study solar fundamentals, PV system design, and pass the NABCEP exam.
Solar Sales
From lead to signed contract, understand how solar is sold, proposal tools, financial modeling, and customer objection handling.
Solar O&M
Operations and maintenance skills for monitoring, troubleshooting, and servicing installed systems to keep generation performance high.
the needle.
SKI measures success by what happens after graduation. Job placement, wages earned, and long-term career advancement; these numbers reflect our commitment to outcomes, not enrollment counts.
See Our Impact StoryHave more questions? Our admissions team is ready to walk you through the right program for your goals and situation.
Talk to AdmissionsNo prior experience is required for most programs. Our courses take you from zero to job-ready, covering everything from basic electrical theory to hands-on solar installation. The Registered Apprenticeship also has no prerequisite requirements.
Individual certificate courses can be completed in weeks. The NABCEP Associate Series typically takes 3–6 months. The Registered Apprenticeship is a 2-year program combining on-the-job training with structured classroom learning.
Depending on your program: NABCEP Associate or PV Associate credentials, OSHA 10/30 safety cards, and a DOL-recognized Journeyman certificate through the Apprenticeship. All credentials are nationally recognized by solar employers.
Yes. All programs are offered in-person and online. On-demand training labs let you learn at your own pace, while hands-on components include in-person sessions. Contact us to find the format that fits your schedule.
SKI works with workforce development funding, employer sponsorships, and payment plans. Apprentices earn wages while they train. Reach out to our admissions team to explore your options.
Yes. SKI maintains an active employer network and provides career support including resume help, interview coaching, and direct introductions to hiring partners. We measure our success by your employment outcomes.
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