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Renewable Energy Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C35130E

The Renewable Energy Certificate provides knowledge of alternative and renewable energy that will not only help the environment, but also can provide power for entire communities, countries and even the world.

The program focuses on hands-on photovoltaic systems training and how they can be applied to harness the energy from the sun in accordance with the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners standards.

NOTE: The certificate is the third tier in understanding the National Electric Code. Students must complete the Residential Wiring and Commercial Wiring certificates before starting this certificate.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$1,064.00
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
Total Credits
14
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Helper--Electrician
    30851.04
    Starting Salary
    39666.11
    Median Annual Wage
    2%
    Growth*
  • Electrician
    37388.40
    Starting Salary
    60938.70
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
    48326.63
    Starting Salary
    78143.99
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer
    37521.83
    Starting Salary
    58683.37
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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