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Highest quality training in Solar PV Design and Installation.

Where Can Solar Power Take You…

• New Career • Business Opportunity • Do It Yourself Project • Income Generating Investment

Knowledge and Skill Development is the First Step.

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North American Solar Academy

North American Solar Academy

North American Solar Academy’s mission is to deliver the highest quality education in Solar PV Design and Installation. Our program is divided into two components; a two-day hands-on program and an online e-learning which is a separate course that prepares you to write the NABCEP Associates exam. The students learn the science behind solar power, electrical basics, performing site evaluations and the function and integration of all components of a solar powered system, both grid tied and off grid.

Sustainable Future for Generations

Who Is North American Solar Academy?

Who Is North American Solar Academy?

We are an Ontario Based Company that has been providing Solar Design and Installation training since 2015. NASA (North American Solar Academy) has the unique ability to deliver the training to all locations across North America; in other words, the course comes to you.

The training puts a priority on hands-on learning as well as understanding the technical side of Solar Design and Installation. NASA has provided training to First Nation Communities, Charitable Organizations, Governmental Departments, Community Colleges and Construction/Electrical businesses. We have recently expanded our curriculum to include a course on Battery Based Systems as well as Operations and Maintenance. The full outlines are provided within this document. We have accumulated over 50 references from these organizations.

Please see dates and locations below for our 2-day in person training which is open to the public. To register, click on the course date and follow the registration process. Click here for the course outline.

Solar Panel Specialist

Learn how to Design and Install Solar Powered Systems

Customized Training to meets your Needs

Customized Training to meets your Needs

We have recently developed 2 additional solar training curriculums; Operations and Maintenance as well as Battery Based Systems. We also provide customized curriculums where your organization can focus on the exact training content they desire.

North American Solar Academy is a company that meets the learning objectives of your organization. We have changed the curriculum may times, for example some organizations want to focus on Battery Based Systems or Grid Tied Systems, we have the ability to adapt the course content to deliver exactly what is needed.

Customized Training

We offer customized training to meet your needs

Operations and Maintenance

Battery Based Training

Solar Panel Specialist

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us

North American Solar Academy has been delivering the highest quality training programs since 2015. Our customers do our talking for us, see the over 100 personal and Organization reviews.

NABCEP Certification

When students have completed the online portion through our training partner Solar Living Institute they will be eligible to write the NABCEP associates exam.

Online E-Learning (Optional)

$199.00

We have developed the program to be as convenient as possible to the students. The online portion can be done anytime and it generally takes 20-25 hours to complete. Students have access to all the modules for 1 complete year for easy reference and review.

Interactive Learning

We encourage our students to ask questions and share experiences. Small class sizes allow us to ensure each student understands the content being taught and enables us to spend time with everyone’s particular area of interest.

Our course is completely mobile!

We can travel to you!

Reviews

See what our past students have to say; we are constantly updating our program to ensure our students get the best solar educational experience possible.

Cost

The cost of our course is a fraction of what other programs offer.

Hands-On Learning

The two-day hands-on portion of the program enables students to learn how to perform site evaluations, learn the function of all the solar components and install a roof, pole and ground mounted system. The students learn both grid tied and off grid solar powered systems.

After Course Support

We have helped many students after they have completed the course with design and installation issues. Our support does not stop when the class is over.

We Can Train Your Staff At Your Location.

See What Our Clients Have To Say

Why Choose Us

Hi Scott
I attended the solar course you instructed on April 12th & 13th, 2025 in Mississauga and found it very informative.
As an electrical contractor, after taking your in-room classroom training to go over the theory and sizing of solar and battery banks coupled with the hands-on installation portion of installing both has given me the tools to start sizing and installing my own systems.
Thanks for passing your knowledge on and also a thank you to Joanne who also worked hard to ensure we all enjoyed the course.
Rowley Electric
Whitefish River First Nation hired Scott from North American Solar Academy to train some community members, and staff, on Solar Operation & Maintenance. Scott came to the community and provided a course that was easy to understand. He was very knowledgeable in solar systems as a whole, had a great understanding of the science behind Solar PV systems and was able to answer all questions that came up during the course. He was very professional, well prepared and overall a great instructor. WRFNs Community Energy Champion had great feedback from the participants and they look forward to more training with Scott in Installation & Design and in Battery systems. Thank you Scott for a great experience in the Solar Training course you provided to this community.
Joseph Nahwegahbow, Community Energy Champion, Whitefish River First Nation

Great learning experience and excellent value for money!
The training has extensive theoretical and practical hands-on parts.
I would highly recommend to anyone taking this course, to carefully study the online part prior to in-person classes.
A lot of material is covered, so if you are not familiar with basic terms like inverter, grid, optimizer, can be overwhelming.
A huge bonus for this training is that it is recognized by NABCEP Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Certification”.
Scott is very patient and knowledgeable.
Thank you Scott for a great learning and networking experience!

Dmitriy Shepkin, XB Electric Inc.

“Thanks for the very informative weekend course. You bring a lot of knowledge and experience to the program which is extremely beneficial to us. I learned a lot about the different systems, equipment/components and installation. You covered all the right materials/topics for a complete understanding of where our current market stands with solar panel installations and I look forward to implementing my own installations with the information you provided in your course. Thanks again for providing this crucial information in an ever evolving industry!”

Ayaz Adatiya, Owner & Project Manager Live Line Electric Ltd.

“Great course over the weekend, worth every dollar. Thank you!”

Ken Vandervelde, Master Electrician , Van Herc Electrical Solutions Inc.

Training For Individuals Or Groups

See What Our Students Have To Say-over 100 Testimonials Reflect The Quality Of Our Program

Why Choose Us

This course was eye opening, insightful and was worth every dollar! Instructor Scott is a wealth of knowledge and explains everything so it is easy to understand.

Tony, Toronto

“Scott answers all and any questions with the full required information and he makes sure everyone understands”

Monir – Mississauga

“Scott was very informative; he relays a vast amount of knowledge in a relative short period of time and makes it very clear.”

Michael – Guelph

“I took this course to further my knowledge of Solar electricity. Being an electrician I can use this to help advance my career and business”

Mitch – London

“This course was easy to grasp and highly informative. Scott is a great instructor”

Ian – Brampton
“I would recommend this for anyone wanting to start a career in the solar industry. The knowledge and experience is indispensable”
Alex – Barrie
“The exposure that I have had these 2 days has created a significant change in my life’s aspirations”
Evand – Brampton

Upcoming Workshops

(Limited Spaces)

Class Fully Booked

Toronto, Ontario

July 19th & 20th

In Person $995.00

Online Portion $199.00

Class Fully Booked

Toronto, Ontario

April 18th & 19th

In Person $995.00

Online Portion $199.00

3 Spots Left

Toronto, Ontario

Oct 17th & 18th

In Person $995.00

Online Portion $199.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cost?

In person $995.00,[Optional] Online $199.00

No, the online is a prep course for the NABCEP Associates Exam.

Very good question: yes, it is. The technology has advanced so quickly and become so user friendly that what we focus on is How Solar Works, System Design and Installation. The systems have essentially become “Plug and Play”.

Yes, there is a certificate issued from both the in-person training as well as the online portion. When you have successfully completed the online course through our training partner Heatspring you will be qualified to write the NABCEP Associates exam.

No, you do not need to have any prior knowledge about any of the material taught. We start from the beginning of how solar works right through to getting on a roof and installing a fully operational system. We have taught 90 year old retirees to High School students.

The class is taught at the International Centre at 6900 Airport Rd. We have been teaching at this facility for the past 10 years. The rooms are spacious and there is plenty of parking; it is a very professional environment.

We never comment on someone’s ability to get a job, we do not know you personally and are not familiar with your past work experience, therefore we never promise work or a person’s ability to find work. We can say that the solar industry is always looking for competent and trained people.

You will be taught all the relative knowledge to design and install solar powered systems. In Ontario there is no designated “Solar Installer” profession that is regulated. You will need an electrician to assist with the installation and follow all federal and provincial requirements for permitting.

No, we supply all needed safety equipment as well tools.

Yes, please click on the link to learn more. Course Outline

No, you do not need to be an electrician to learn the course material, the course does cover electrical basics, and you will learn wiring techniques. To do an actual installation; other than your own property you will need an electrician to do the hard wiring of the project.

Excellent question, especially when you are sending significant funds over the internet. We have been in operation since 2015. The offices are located in Northern Ontario, but we teach in Mississauga at the International Centre. If you are concerned and want verification, please call the International Centre to verify our history and that we have booked a space for the listed dates.

Yes, however the full amount must be fully paid before the class starts, we do require an initial minimal deposit of 25%.

Yes, we do this on a regular basis, the course is completely mobile, and we travel across North America to deliver the course.

No, the online can be done before or after the in-person. The online course through Heatspring is a separate course, this is a prep course to pass the NABCEP Associates exam.

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Great learning experience and excellent value for money! The training has extensive theoretical and practical hands-on parts. I would highly recommend to anyone taking this course, to carefully study the online part prior to in-person classes. A lot of material is covered, so if you are not familiar with basic terms like inverter, grid, optimizer, can be overwhelming. A huge bonus for this training is that it is recognized by NABCEP and CSA "Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Certification". Scott is very patient and knowledgeable. Thank you Scott for a great learning and networking experience!
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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Scott for sharing his vast knowledge and expertise in solar systems. His hands-on training approach is truly impressive, with an actual roof assembly inside the classroom that allowed my fellow students and me to physically mount racking systems, solar panels, and even hook up inverters and batteries. Thank you!
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I had a really fantastic experience training with the North American Solar Academy - Scott is a fantastic teacher, and I found the entire program to be invaluable to me in my path towards coordinating solar energy installations for our community. We learned all about solar panel systems and how they work, how battery systems can integrate, and we even had the opportunity to practice hand on skills in installing solar panels on rooftops, on ground arrays and on pole arrays! Scott made sure the content was very manageable for all levels of experience, from lay people like myself all the way through to the certified electricians and project developers, and the course was full of technical explanations and practical advice on the things you need to understand when entering the field of solar energy systems. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to get into Solar PV energy systems, either personally or professionally, as you will find invaluable information and learning support through this program! Thank you so much for a really great learning experience, Scott!
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Thank you Scott. Excellent workshop, and your instructional style made it easy to understand every step. I will strongly recommend anyone interested in solar to consider North American Solar Academy.
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As I am strongly considering a future in Alternative Energy. I Recently attended the NASA weekend course, thought by Scott Seidel. The course materials provided was delivered well and easy to follow, Scott answered all question to give us a clear understanding before moving on. The hands-on portion of this course was a great chance to experience solar installations, we did roof, poll, ground mounts and strung up couple different systems which gave us a good idea of proper installation method. If you have an interest in solar, this is an ideal course to guide you on your path.
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Recently I attended the NASA practical and theory weekend hosted in Toronto at the International Centre. The material provided and delivery of the course by Scott Seidel was top notch. Scott provided grid tie (net metering) and off grid practicals. As a group we also mounted panels using three different methods. Roof mount, ground mount and pole mount. This course is an excellent segway into the solar industry. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in the solar industry/trade. Thanks again Scott.
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I had a great weekend with Scott and my class mates. Leaning about the theory, the steps, the systems and business side of it all. We also had the opportunity to get some hands on training, learning how to set up the different racking systems and roof top application and how to hook it all up. Scott also took the time to make sure that we all understood each step, he was very patient and he made sure we understood before moving forward. Amazing experience! Much Appreciation Scott! Cheer, Alex
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I Have had great experiences and Many successes when hiring students from "North American Solar Academy". The course provides them with the basics needed when entering the Solar PV job market. I'd be happy to hire more students in the future. Thank you Scott Jesse Jones Impact Solar Solutions Inc.
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I was looking for a new career and solar industry was a good choice to me and scott made it look so easy the training was pro and he made sure that nothing was missing now let's apply what i learned.
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Thanks Scott! Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the course. I came into the course as a complete neophyte and your instructional style made the material very easy to approach. The online course was a great introduction and the two day course, with its practical component, really helped to make the knowledge concrete.