Certified Solar Installer Programme
Course Summary
The Certified Solar Installer Programme is a comprehensive theory-and-practical training course designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and practical understanding required to work confidently in the rapidly growing solar energy industry.
The programme covers the complete lifecycle of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, from fundamental electrical principles and solar-energy concepts through to system design, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and customer handover.
What You Will Learn
- Solar energy fundamentals
- Solar PV system components
- Grid-tied, off-grid and hybrid solar systems
- Solar panels, inverters, batteries and charge controllers
- System sizing and design principles
- Solar cabling, protection and isolation
- Installation safety and best practices
- Inspection, testing and commissioning
- Maintenance and fault finding
- Documentation and customer handover procedures
The programme combines structured online learning with practical hands-on training delivered through Acute Academy’s approved training partners. This blended approach helps learners develop theoretical knowledge and practical competence aligned with industry best practices.
Who Should Enrol?
- Aspiring solar installers
- Electricians seeking solar PV knowledge
- Renewable energy technicians
- Facility maintenance personnel
- Engineering students and graduates
- Entrepreneurs entering the solar industry
- Anyone interested in professional solar-energy training
Learning Outcomes
- Explain how solar PV systems generate electricity
- Identify and select solar-system components
- Design basic solar PV systems
- Install and connect solar equipment safely
- Perform testing and commissioning procedures
- Diagnose common faults and maintenance issues
- Apply industry safety standards and best practices
- Complete installation documentation and customer handover procedures
Certification Requirements
- Complete all online learning modules
- Pass the final online examination
- Successfully complete the practical workshop assessment
- Meet attendance and assessment requirements
Successful learners receive the Acute Academy Certified Solar Installer Programme (Theory & Practical) certificate.
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Programme Fee
₦400,000
The fee includes online theory, practical-centre training, toolkit and personal protective equipment (PPE).
How to Pay and Enrol
- Create your Acute Academy account.
- Receive your unique payment reference and bank details privately by email and in your dashboard.
- Pay by bank transfer using your reference.
- Notify Acute Academy or email your payment evidence.
- Allow up to one working day for a course adviser to verify the payment.
- After confirmation, receive your enrolment and course-access email.
Career Opportunities
- Solar PV installation
- Renewable-energy projects
- Solar-system maintenance
- Solar sales and technical support
- Energy consultancy
- Facilities management
- Electrical and solar contracting
Successful learners are added to the Acute Energy installer database and may be considered for installation assignments, subject to company requirements and job availability.
Contact Acute Academy Nigeria: +234 708 195 6499 or info@acute.academy.
Start Your Enrolment
- Create your Acute Academy student account.
- Select Nigeria and choose this programme.
- Receive your unique payment reference and bank details privately by email and on your dashboard.
- Pay by bank transfer using your unique reference and notify Acute Academy or email your payment evidence.
- A course adviser normally verifies payment within one working day, then sends your enrolment and course-access email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues the certificate?
Certificates are issued by Acute Academy after the applicable programme completion requirements are met.
What is included in the displayed programme fee?
The displayed fee includes online theory, practical-centre training, toolkit and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Where will I receive bank details?
Your unique reference and bank details are sent privately by email and displayed on your student dashboard after account creation. Bank details are not displayed publicly on the website.
How long does payment verification take?
A course adviser normally verifies payment within one working day.
How can I get help?
Email info@acute.academy and include your full name, programme and payment reference where applicable.