How to Apply

How to Apply for the NABCEP Certification Exams

NOTE: NABCEP encourages all candidates for the NABCEP Installer Certification Exams to complete the application electronically. Click here to start the Electronic Application Form process.

1)      If you are applying for any Installer Certification Exam read the Candidate Information Handbook for All Installer Exams before you start your application.

To find the correct section, go to:

  • Section 3 for the Solar PV Installer Certification
  • Section 4 for the Solar Heating Installer Certification
  • Section 5 for the Small Wind Installer Certification

2)     Before applying for the PV Technical Sales Certification Exam, it is important that you read the Candidate Information Handbook for Computer-Based Exam. 

Go to:

  • Section 3 for the PV Technical Sales Certification

Also review the How to Successfully Complete a NABCEP PV Technical Sales Application information sheet.

3)      Review the Qualifying Categories and read the definition of experience and training which varies by certification. Choose the qualifying category option that best fits your personal background, experience, and training. Be sure you understand the Entry Requirements, the Code of Ethics and  fees, before you apply for the exam.

4)      Review the Application Form (available below or click here to apply online) and prepare the documentation you will need to complete the application. Please note that if you choose to apply by mail with a paper application, the fee is $150. The online application fee is $100. The links below provide the PAPER application:

5)      When filling our the Application Form online or by paper, you must fill out all sections completely and attach required copies of permits, inspection certificates, training transcripts and all required documentation such as letters from customers and employers.

6)      Be sure to sign and submit a complete application and enclose the application fee.

7)      You will be contacted by NABCEP via email after your application has been reviewed. Please note that if you submit an incomplete application, you may not be able to take the certification exam and your application may be rejected.

8)      If you are accepted to take the exam,  you will be sent the Exam Scheduling Form. To register for an exam, you will need to choose a test site and return the form with payment by the specified deadline.

9)      Confirmation of Scheduling:

  • For all Installer Exams, after your submit payment for the exam, you will receive your Admission Slip confirming that you are scheduled for the Exam at your selected test site. You will receive this notice about three weeks before the scheduled exam date.

 

  • For the computer-based Technical Sales exam, you will receive an email from no-reply-nabcep@proexam.org on how to schedule your exam with ProMetric Testing Centers. You will receive this notice about 3 weeks from the start of the exam window.

Fees: (All fees are non-refundable)

Online Application Fee: $100

Paper Application Fee: $150

NABCEP certification exam: $300 (first time taking the exam)

Re-examination fee: $200

Online Re-certification Fee (every three years): $300

Paper Re-certification Fee (every three years): $350

Re-certification Late Fee: $50