Courses on Demand

Explore our full training portfolio

Choose from accredited technical training, online learning, assessments and customised programmes. All courses can be delivered for organisations, with many available at your premises, online or at a GREEN Solar Academy training centre.

Training Portfolio

Looking for a training solution for your team? Browse our full portfolio below. Each programme links to a detailed course page, while this overview helps you compare topics, delivery formats and certifications.

Standard courses

Our most frequently delivered programmes. All in-person courses include a Certificate of Attendance. Online courses include a Certificate of Completion:

Course Category Duration Certification / Accreditation
Solar 101 Beginner 2 days GREEN / DGS
PV Mounter Installation 2 days 2 CPD Points
GREEN / DGS / SAIEE
SuperSolarSchool (PV GreenCard) Installation 5 days  5 CPD Points
GREEN / DGS / SAPVIA / SAIEE
Commercial PV Design  Design 3 days 3 CPD Points
GREEN / DGS / SAIEE
Compliance for PV Systems Compliance 1 day 1 CPD Points
GREEN / DGS / SAIEE
PV System Operation & Maintenance Operation & Maintenance 1 day GREEN / DGS
Financing of PV Systems Business 1 day GREEN / DGS
Principles of PV Systems (eLearning) Online Self-paced GREEN
PV Off-Grid Technician (eLearning)  Online Self-paced GREEN
PV*SOL Live Webinar Software Training 90 minutes
PV Test Reports Live Webinar  Compliance, O&M 90 minutes
Sunrise Beginner 2 days GREEN / DGS

Extended training programmes – QCTO Accredited

Comprehensive training programmes for workforce development, community projects and long-term capacity building.

Course Category Duration Certification / Accreditation
Solar 101 Plus Entry-level blended learning 5 days GREEN / DGS
PV Mounter Plus Entry-level practical 5 days GREEN / DGS
Renewable Energy Workshop Assistant Entry-level From 10 to 20 days QCTO Accreditation
PV Installer Assistant Entry-level 12 months AKH-accreditation pending

Download datasheets for these extended training programmes:

Specialist On-Demand Courses

Short specialist courses that can be delivered on request as stand-alone programmes or combined into customised training packages.

Course Category Duration Certification / Accreditation
Solar Compass Orientation 1 day GREEN/DGS
Solar Installer Turbo Installation 5 days GREEN/DGS + SAPVIA PV GreenCard Certification
Solar Sales Expert Sales 1 day GREEN/DGS
Working at Heights Safety 1 day GREEN/DGS
Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) Specialist 1 to 2 days GREEN/DGS

Certification and accreditation

Whether you’re looking for proof of training, a recognised professional certification or an accredited qualification, GREEN offers several pathways to help you achieve your goal.

Training Completion

All who complete our courses get a Certificate of Attendance.

GREEN Certification

  • GREEN PV Mounter
  • GREEN C&I PV Designer

Accredited Programmes

  • QCTO
  • AHK (pending)

Flexible Delivery

We deliver training in the format that best suits your organisation, your team and your operational requirements.

Need something tailored?

Can’t find exactly what you’re looking for?

We also develop customised training programmes, adapt existing courses and support large-scale workforce development initiatives.

Some of the companies we’ve trained

Let’s build the right training solution for your organisation.

Tsakani Mashila heads up our sales team. You can contact her directly to arrange training with preferential group pricing:

+27 (0)10 012 6554
+27 (0) 83 320 8249
info@solar-training.org

In addition to offering short courses for professionals, GREEN is a frequent collaborator in youth upskilling projects. We have developed solar training curriculums and training of trainer programmes at a variety of institutions all over Africa.