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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Choose How You Pay

Option 1: Full Programme Bundle — ₦400,000

Best value: save ₦80,000 compared with buying all eight modules separately.

  • Access to all 8 online theory modules
  • Practical-centre training
  • Toolkit and personal protective equipment (PPE)

Option 2: Pay by Module — ₦60,000 per module

Pay for one theory module at a time. The total is ₦480,000 if all eight modules are purchased separately.

  • Verified payment unlocks the module purchased.
  • Each next module requires both verified payment and a pass in the previous module assessment.
  • Module payments cover online theory access only.
  • Practical training, toolkit and PPE become available after all eight modules are paid for, or after an eligible upgrade to the full bundle.

Upgrade from Modules to the Bundle

Verified module payments can be credited towards the ₦400,000 bundle if you have paid for no more than three modules and upgrade within six months of your first verified module payment.

Payment terms: verified module payments are non-refundable. Your paid access does not expire, resits are allowed until you pass, and completed modules remain accessible if you pause your studies.

How to Pay and Enrol

  1. Create your Acute Academy student account and select Nigeria and the Solar programme.
  2. Sign in and open My Programme Payments.
  3. Choose Full Programme Bundle or an available Pay by Module option.
  4. Create the payment request to receive your unique reference and private bank details by email and in your dashboard.
  5. Pay by bank transfer using your reference, then upload or email your payment evidence.
  6. Allow up to one working day for a course adviser to verify the payment.
  7. After verification, your course enrolment and the corresponding module entitlement are activated automatically.

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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 [email protected].

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