Greenwood Academy/Commercial Solar: The Fundamentals (10 CPD points)

Get Started In Solar

Take the first step toward becoming an accredited solar professional by enrolling in our Solar Fundamentals online course. Designed for beginners, junior electricians, and sales staff, this course provides a complete introduction to the solar installation process from start to finish.

  • $80

Commercial Solar: The Fundamentals (10 CPD points)

  • 3 Lessons

Each step involved start to finish in a solar installation from the start of the customer engagement through to grid connect handover.

RUN TIME: 20 mins

CPD POINTS: 10

CPD COURSE CODE: CPD164

Designed for beginners

✔ Junior Electricians
✔ New Entrants
✔ Career-switchers
✔ Sales Staff

This online course guides you step by step through the entire solar installation process - from initial customer engagement to final grid connection and handover.

Learn from 10 years experience

Our online courses are accredited by Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) and developed by Greenwood’s very own team, drawing on 10 years of hands-on industry experience.

If you’re looking to gain practical, real-world knowledge and eliminate the guesswork in commercial solar design and installation, this course is the perfect place to start.

COURSE SNEAK PEAK

SEE WHATS INSIDE THE COURSE

avoid your company losing profit

don't design on the fly

read your customer situation

do it right the first time

big jobs = big decisions

understanding the financials

What you'll learn

Customer Engagement Strategies

Crafting value-led conversations that convert curious prospects into long term repeat clients. We showcase proven messaging, tactics, and case studies so you can be across all components of a solar project to win the trust of your customer.

Preliminary Costing factors

From module pricing to mounting hardware, we break down the initial steps that you can base your solar quote around. Walk through Greenwood’s step-by-step costing framework and leave knowing how to balance performance, budget, and ROI for any size system.

The importance of Data Analysis

Great solar design is powered by the interval data and energy usage patterns - this module teaches you to transform raw bill data into actionable insights.

Key aspects of Site Inspection

Everything you need to look out for on the site inspection. One of the most crucial steps to profitable installs. We break down shading, structural checks, and electrical know-how that Greenwood’s teams use to de-risk projects before they start. 

An introduction to Project Management

Procurement through commissioning - and the PM tools Greenwood relies on to keep budgets and timelines on track. 

Grid connection & handover

Navigate the tricky DNSP applications, protection-relay settings, and final compliance sign-offs with confidence. Handover your new solar install wrapped up with no loose ends.

Ed Bennison

Principal Engineer (MIEAust) | Arigo Consulting

"Greenwood Academy’s courses cater from entry level to high end engineering. 10 Years of experience in an ever growing industry is captured perfectly in relevant course content."

Ryan Butcher

North Electrical

"I've been a Sparky for 15 years with no major focus on solar or batteries. Doing the courses has given me huge confidence to price up jobs and we are winning more work as a result."

Dean Lucas

DRL Electrical

"Straight to the point training. Relatable course content that is genuine. Learning a lot and I'm only half way through the list."