Online 3D Solar Technician Training
Interplay Learning offers comprehensive online 3D solar technician training and apprenticeship packages that use expert-led videos, immersive simulations, and virtual reality to rapidly upskill workers, help solar companies address the technician shortage, and leverage Inflation Reduction Act incentives for large-scale solar developers and contractors.
Train and Retain Top Solar Technicians
Tackle the skills gap with online solar technician training and learn how a registered apprenticeship program can help you qualify for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) benefits.
Get Results Faster and More Efficiently
The solar industry is growing at a record pace, and demand for qualified technicians has never been greater. Without a traditional pipeline for technicians, finding the talent you need to grow your business can be challenging.
With Interplay Learning’s comprehensive online solar technician training, you can rapidly onboard skilled workers from other industries and train new technicians better and easier than ever before. Use expert-led videos, in-depth courses, virtual reality, and immersive 3D simulations to get workers job-ready faster and capture increased business demand.
Solar Apprenticeship Packages Help Leverage Inflation Reduction Act Incentives
Interplay Learning offers solar apprenticeship packages designed to help large-scale solar developers and contractors leverage incentives provided by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Get The Knowledge Your Team Needs
From the rookie in the field, an installer with a few years under their belt, a solar sales rep or even an operations manager — Interplay’s online solar technician training delivers the knowledge your team needs. Foundational video courses provide the building blocks to understand the core concepts behind the technology of solar, while immersive 3D simulations teach on-the-job skills and enable greater proficiency in troubleshooting.
Deliver Expert-Led Training
Build competent technicians faster by using Interplay as another expert on your team. Minimize the need to use higher-level technicians as trainers, and provide continuous learning for skilled techs.
Access Field-Like Training Anytime
Provide a comprehensive, field-like training experience where techs can learn solar installation and service skills safely, quickly, and without the need for costly travel.
Assess Skills
Assess your team’s skills, identify gaps, and deliver a more personalized, effective learning path.
Make Customized Learning Easy
Assign courses based on individual learner needs and track progress. Interplay’s career development platform is easy to administer and allows for personalized learning paths.
Motivate and Engage
Keep your team engaged and committed to learning with proven, game-like VR and 3D simulations that mimic real-life scenarios.
Hire Anyone
Access a more diverse talent pool and get them job-ready faster to accelerate your revenue growth.
Featured Courses
Mark Mrohs, a leading Solar Trainer for the last 40 years, designed curriculum that’s laser-focused on relevant, on-the-job skills. These courses combine direct instruction, practice in the hands-on simulator, challenge simulations to test the learner, and extension activities to push the learners’ understanding.
Solar Module Design
Solar Cell Technology
Array Assembly Installation
Site Assessment
Electrical Installation
Mechanical Commissioning
All Courses
Explore a full catalog of solar technician training courses covering a wide range of skills and topics.
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Apprenticeship Packages for Large-Scale Solar
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Start Your Registered Apprenticeship Program
Interplay Learning offers expert support and immersive 3D/VR training simulations to help businesses quickly create, manage, and maintain Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship programs, including assistance with administrative tasks, curriculum development, and meeting Inflation Reduction Act requirements for Large Scale Solar.
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