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Solar Energy Technician
(T953)
Program Details
Online- Program Code: T953
- Credential: George Brown College Certificate
- Duration: 24 weeks
- Method of Study: Online
- Starting Months: Open enrolment
- Domestic Tuition: $1,570.00*
- Fall 2026 Delivery: Online
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Continuous Open Enrollment | Open: Not Study Permit Eligible |
| Winter 2027 | Continuous Open Enrollment | Open: Not Study Permit Eligible |
| Spring 2027 | Continuous Open Enrollment | Open: Not Study Permit Eligible |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Program Overview
The Solar Energy Technician program provides comprehensive training in the installation, design, and maintenance of residential or commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
The online Solar Energy Technician Certificate is an open-enrolment program with no predetermined time limits. That means you can start at your convenience and finish at your own pace.
Full Description
International Students
This online distance program does not qualify for study/work permit (including PGWP) eligibility in Canada. This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country.
The Solar Energy Technician Certificate provides an advanced introduction to solar photovoltaic (PV) and renewable energy fields. The program combines technical and skills training in areas such as safety protocols, electrical and electronics knowledge, system components and sizing, performance analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
One of the main learning features of the program is the complete integration of laboratory experiments and projects within the presentation of solar theory This is accomplished through simulation software that simulates the behaviour of electronic circuits and devices used in solar energy systems, such as batteries, battery banks, converters, inverters, automatic transfer switches, solar arrays and other components used in solar power generation and storage.
Students who enrol in the program receive a licensed copy of CircuitLogix, a leading commercially available simulator that includes both 2d and 3d circuit simulation tools. The simulation enables solar PV technicians to learn how to safely install and maintain solar power systems.
The Solar Energy Technician Certificate enables students to learn at their own pace, studying, experimenting, and taking final exams as their busy schedule allows. While the average completion time is approximately 24 weeks of part-time study, there are no fixed schedules for completion. This flexibility allows you to progress through the content at your own pace. Each module concludes with an online final exam.
The program is presented in 12 modules, each containing text, animations, mini audio lectures, illustrations, review questions, online resources, over 50 pre-built lab projects and practice exams.
Prerequisites
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above the general level) or equivalent, or mature student status. An electronics background is helpful but not essential.
Program Specific Computer Requirements
To participate in this program students must have a personal computer that meets the following minimum specifications:
Minimum System Requirements
- Intel Pentium or equivalent processor
- 2 GB RAM
- 500 MB of available disk space
- Windows 10/Windows 11
- 32 and 64 bit compatible
- Internet Access
- Email Account
Note: Our program software is strictly made for Windows Operating Systems and will therefore only run on Windows-based computers. It will NOT work on Apple computers running Mac Operating Systems such as Macbook, Chromebook computers running Chrome Operating Systems such as Google Pixelbook or any device running Linux Operating Systems.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SETC9000 | Introduction To Solar PV Systems |
| SETC9001 | Safety |
| SETC9002 | Solar Energy Theory |
| SETC9003 | Basic Electricity |
| SETC9004 | Dc & Ac Circuits |
| SETC9005 | Power Electronics |
| SETC9006 | Battery Storage Systems |
| SETC9007 | Solar PV Panels & Arrays |
| SETC9008 | Electrical Code & PV Plan Sets |
| SETC9009 | Solar PV System Sizing |
| SETC9010 | Installation & Maintenance |
| SETC9011 | Solar Farms & Scada |
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$1,570.00*
Additional Costs
There are no additional costs. Students ca pay tuition in full, or choose the pay-as-you-go option.
The initial registration fee is $490.00, which includes all learning materials, laboratory simulation software, and access to the Module 1 exam. Registration fees for each of the following 11 modules are $90 per module. Students may register for one or more modules at any time.
International applicants are charged the same fees but in U.S. dollars. There is no refund on learning material.
*Amounts listed are the total of tuition and materials for the programs starting in fall 2025. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in fall 2026 and at later dates.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Admission Requirements
The academic prerequisite for students entering the Solar Energy Technician program is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above the general level) or its equivalent, or mature student status.
If you are 19 years or older and do not have a high school diploma, you may apply as a mature student.
Special Requirements
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
This online distance program is only available for study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study or work permit eligibility in Canada.
How to Apply
Call toll-free 1-888-553-5333 or 416-415-4726 and speak to a Program Consultant or register online.
Contact Us
This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study/work permit eligibility in Canada.
Call us at 416-415-4726, or toll-free 1-888-553-5333.
E-mail: info@gbctechtraining.com.
Check out the program details at www.solartechnician.com
Program Description
Program Overview
The Solar Energy Technician program provides comprehensive training in the installation, design, and maintenance of residential or commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
The online Solar Energy Technician Certificate is an open-enrolment program with no predetermined time limits. That means you can start at your convenience and finish at your own pace.
Full Description
International Students
This online distance program does not qualify for study/work permit (including PGWP) eligibility in Canada. This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country.
The Solar Energy Technician Certificate provides an advanced introduction to solar photovoltaic (PV) and renewable energy fields. The program combines technical and skills training in areas such as safety protocols, electrical and electronics knowledge, system components and sizing, performance analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
One of the main learning features of the program is the complete integration of laboratory experiments and projects within the presentation of solar theory This is accomplished through simulation software that simulates the behaviour of electronic circuits and devices used in solar energy systems, such as batteries, battery banks, converters, inverters, automatic transfer switches, solar arrays and other components used in solar power generation and storage.
Students who enrol in the program receive a licensed copy of CircuitLogix, a leading commercially available simulator that includes both 2d and 3d circuit simulation tools. The simulation enables solar PV technicians to learn how to safely install and maintain solar power systems.
The Solar Energy Technician Certificate enables students to learn at their own pace, studying, experimenting, and taking final exams as their busy schedule allows. While the average completion time is approximately 24 weeks of part-time study, there are no fixed schedules for completion. This flexibility allows you to progress through the content at your own pace. Each module concludes with an online final exam.
The program is presented in 12 modules, each containing text, animations, mini audio lectures, illustrations, review questions, online resources, over 50 pre-built lab projects and practice exams.
Prerequisites
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above the general level) or equivalent, or mature student status. An electronics background is helpful but not essential.
Program Specific Computer Requirements
To participate in this program students must have a personal computer that meets the following minimum specifications:
Minimum System Requirements
- Intel Pentium or equivalent processor
- 2 GB RAM
- 500 MB of available disk space
- Windows 10/Windows 11
- 32 and 64 bit compatible
- Internet Access
- Email Account
Note: Our program software is strictly made for Windows Operating Systems and will therefore only run on Windows-based computers. It will NOT work on Apple computers running Mac Operating Systems such as Macbook, Chromebook computers running Chrome Operating Systems such as Google Pixelbook or any device running Linux Operating Systems.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SETC9000 | Introduction To Solar PV Systems |
| SETC9001 | Safety |
| SETC9002 | Solar Energy Theory |
| SETC9003 | Basic Electricity |
| SETC9004 | Dc & Ac Circuits |
| SETC9005 | Power Electronics |
| SETC9006 | Battery Storage Systems |
| SETC9007 | Solar PV Panels & Arrays |
| SETC9008 | Electrical Code & PV Plan Sets |
| SETC9009 | Solar PV System Sizing |
| SETC9010 | Installation & Maintenance |
| SETC9011 | Solar Farms & Scada |
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$1,570.00*
Additional Costs
There are no additional costs. Students ca pay tuition in full, or choose the pay-as-you-go option.
The initial registration fee is $490.00, which includes all learning materials, laboratory simulation software, and access to the Module 1 exam. Registration fees for each of the following 11 modules are $90 per module. Students may register for one or more modules at any time.
International applicants are charged the same fees but in U.S. dollars. There is no refund on learning material.
*Amounts listed are the total of tuition and materials for the programs starting in fall 2025. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in fall 2026 and at later dates.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Admission Requirements
The academic prerequisite for students entering the Solar Energy Technician program is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above the general level) or its equivalent, or mature student status.
If you are 19 years or older and do not have a high school diploma, you may apply as a mature student.
Special Requirements
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
This online distance program is only available for study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study or work permit eligibility in Canada.
How to Apply
Call toll-free 1-888-553-5333 or 416-415-4726 and speak to a Program Consultant or register online.
Contact Us
This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study/work permit eligibility in Canada.
Call us at 416-415-4726, or toll-free 1-888-553-5333.
E-mail: info@gbctechtraining.com.
Check out the program details at www.solartechnician.com
Solar Energy Technician
(T953)
Program Details
New Online- Program Code: T953
- Credential: George Brown College Certificate
- Duration: 24 weeks
- Method of Study: Online
- Starting Months: Open enrolment
- Domestic Tuition: $1,570.00*
- Spring 2026 Delivery: Online
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Continuous Open Enrollment | Open: Not Study Permit Eligible |
| Winter 2026 | Continuous Open Enrollment | Open: Not Study Permit Eligible |
| Spring 2026 | Continuous Open Enrollment | Open: Not Study Permit Eligible |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Program Overview
The Solar Energy Technician program provides comprehensive training in the installation, design, and maintenance of residential or commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
The online Solar Energy Technician Certificate is an open-enrolment program with no predetermined time limits. That means you can start at your convenience and finish at your own pace.
Full Description
International Students
This online distance program does not qualify for study/work permit (including PGWP) eligibility in Canada. This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country.
The Solar Energy Technician Certificate provides an advanced introduction to solar photovoltaic (PV) and renewable energy fields. The program combines technical and skills training in areas such as safety protocols, electrical and electronics knowledge, system components and sizing, performance analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
One of the main learning features of the program is the complete integration of laboratory experiments and projects within the presentation of solar theory This is accomplished through simulation software that simulates the behaviour of electronic circuits and devices used in solar energy systems, such as batteries, battery banks, converters, inverters, automatic transfer switches, solar arrays and other components used in solar power generation and storage.
Students who enrol in the program receive a licensed copy of CircuitLogix, a leading commercially available simulator that includes both 2d and 3d circuit simulation tools. The simulation enables solar PV technicians to learn how to safely install and maintain solar power systems.
The Solar Energy Technician Certificate enables students to learn at their own pace, studying, experimenting, and taking final exams as their busy schedule allows. While the average completion time is approximately 24 weeks of part-time study, there are no fixed schedules for completion. This flexibility allows you to progress through the content at your own pace. Each module concludes with an online final exam.
The program is presented in 12 modules, each containing text, animations, mini audio lectures, illustrations, review questions, online resources, over 50 pre-built lab projects and practice exams.
Prerequisites
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above the general level) or equivalent, or mature student status. An electronics background is helpful but not essential.
Program Specific Computer Requirements
To participate in this program students must have a personal computer that meets the following minimum specifications:
Minimum System Requirements
- Intel Pentium or equivalent processor
- 2 GB RAM
- 500 MB of available disk space
- Windows 10/Windows 11
- 32 and 64 bit compatible
- Internet Access
- Email Account
Note: Our program software is strictly made for Windows Operating Systems and will therefore only run on Windows-based computers. It will NOT work on Apple computers running Mac Operating Systems such as Macbook, Chromebook computers running Chrome Operating Systems such as Google Pixelbook or any device running Linux Operating Systems.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SETC9000 | Introduction To Solar PV Systems |
| SETC9001 | Safety |
| SETC9002 | Solar Energy Theory |
| SETC9003 | Basic Electricity |
| SETC9004 | Dc & Ac Circuits |
| SETC9005 | Power Electronics |
| SETC9006 | Battery Storage Systems |
| SETC9007 | Solar PV Panels & Arrays |
| SETC9008 | Electrical Code & PV Plan Sets |
| SETC9009 | Solar PV System Sizing |
| SETC9010 | Installation & Maintenance |
| SETC9011 | Solar Farms & Scada |
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$1,570.00*
Additional Costs
There are no additional costs. Students ca pay tuition in full, or choose the pay-as-you-go option.
The initial registration fee is $490.00, which includes all learning materials, laboratory simulation software, and access to the Module 1 exam. Registration fees for each of the following 11 modules are $90 per module. Students may register for one or more modules at any time.
International applicants are charged the same fees but in U.S. dollars. There is no refund on learning material.
*Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition and materials for the programs starting in fall 2024. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in fall 2025 and at later dates.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Admission Requirements
The academic prerequisite for students entering the Solar Energy Technician program is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above the general level) or its equivalent, or mature student status.
If you are 19 years or older and do not have a high school diploma, you may apply as a mature student.
Special Requirements
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
This online distance program is only available for study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study or work permit eligibility in Canada.
How to Apply
Call toll-free 1-888-553-5333 or 416-415-4726 and speak to a Program Consultant or register online.
Contact Us
This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study/work permit eligibility in Canada.
Call us at 416-415-4726, or toll-free 1-888-553-5333.
E-mail: info@gbctechtraining.com.
Check out the program details at www.solartechnician.com
Program Description
Program Overview
The Solar Energy Technician program provides comprehensive training in the installation, design, and maintenance of residential or commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
The online Solar Energy Technician Certificate is an open-enrolment program with no predetermined time limits. That means you can start at your convenience and finish at your own pace.
Full Description
International Students
This online distance program does not qualify for study/work permit (including PGWP) eligibility in Canada. This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country.
The Solar Energy Technician Certificate provides an advanced introduction to solar photovoltaic (PV) and renewable energy fields. The program combines technical and skills training in areas such as safety protocols, electrical and electronics knowledge, system components and sizing, performance analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
One of the main learning features of the program is the complete integration of laboratory experiments and projects within the presentation of solar theory This is accomplished through simulation software that simulates the behaviour of electronic circuits and devices used in solar energy systems, such as batteries, battery banks, converters, inverters, automatic transfer switches, solar arrays and other components used in solar power generation and storage.
Students who enrol in the program receive a licensed copy of CircuitLogix, a leading commercially available simulator that includes both 2d and 3d circuit simulation tools. The simulation enables solar PV technicians to learn how to safely install and maintain solar power systems.
The Solar Energy Technician Certificate enables students to learn at their own pace, studying, experimenting, and taking final exams as their busy schedule allows. While the average completion time is approximately 24 weeks of part-time study, there are no fixed schedules for completion. This flexibility allows you to progress through the content at your own pace. Each module concludes with an online final exam.
The program is presented in 12 modules, each containing text, animations, mini audio lectures, illustrations, review questions, online resources, over 50 pre-built lab projects and practice exams.
Prerequisites
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above the general level) or equivalent, or mature student status. An electronics background is helpful but not essential.
Program Specific Computer Requirements
To participate in this program students must have a personal computer that meets the following minimum specifications:
Minimum System Requirements
- Intel Pentium or equivalent processor
- 2 GB RAM
- 500 MB of available disk space
- Windows 10/Windows 11
- 32 and 64 bit compatible
- Internet Access
- Email Account
Note: Our program software is strictly made for Windows Operating Systems and will therefore only run on Windows-based computers. It will NOT work on Apple computers running Mac Operating Systems such as Macbook, Chromebook computers running Chrome Operating Systems such as Google Pixelbook or any device running Linux Operating Systems.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SETC9000 | Introduction To Solar PV Systems |
| SETC9001 | Safety |
| SETC9002 | Solar Energy Theory |
| SETC9003 | Basic Electricity |
| SETC9004 | Dc & Ac Circuits |
| SETC9005 | Power Electronics |
| SETC9006 | Battery Storage Systems |
| SETC9007 | Solar PV Panels & Arrays |
| SETC9008 | Electrical Code & PV Plan Sets |
| SETC9009 | Solar PV System Sizing |
| SETC9010 | Installation & Maintenance |
| SETC9011 | Solar Farms & Scada |
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$1,570.00*
Additional Costs
There are no additional costs. Students ca pay tuition in full, or choose the pay-as-you-go option.
The initial registration fee is $490.00, which includes all learning materials, laboratory simulation software, and access to the Module 1 exam. Registration fees for each of the following 11 modules are $90 per module. Students may register for one or more modules at any time.
International applicants are charged the same fees but in U.S. dollars. There is no refund on learning material.
*Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition and materials for the programs starting in fall 2024. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in fall 2025 and at later dates.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Admission Requirements
The academic prerequisite for students entering the Solar Energy Technician program is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above the general level) or its equivalent, or mature student status.
If you are 19 years or older and do not have a high school diploma, you may apply as a mature student.
Special Requirements
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
This online distance program is only available for study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study or work permit eligibility in Canada.
How to Apply
Call toll-free 1-888-553-5333 or 416-415-4726 and speak to a Program Consultant or register online.
Contact Us
This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study/work permit eligibility in Canada.
Call us at 416-415-4726, or toll-free 1-888-553-5333.
E-mail: info@gbctechtraining.com.
Check out the program details at www.solartechnician.com