Earn college credit and renewable energy certification from home!

Out of work and looking to build your resume for green jobs?  Its the perfect time to sign up for Solar Energy International (SEI)’s online sustainability class.  Learn about green building techniques, earn college credits and obtain a valuable certification in renewable energy.  Without having to leave the comfort of your home – or the local coffee shop – you can take online college classes that will prepare you for some of the most sought after jobs in the green industry.

A certification in renewable energy is practically a requirement these days if you are an architect or contractor.  Its also useful if you’ll be building your own home in the future.

There is an impressive list of topics to be covered in the Solar Energy International course, including:

• Building Orientation
• Solar Site Analysis
• Building Science
• Moisture and Air Leakage
• Super-Insulation Strategies
• New Window Technologies
• Passive Solar Designs
• Energy Efficient Technologies
• Indoor Air Quality
• Healthy/Green Building Materials
• Domestic Solar Hot Water
• Renewable Energy Options
• Sustainable Back-Up Home Heating Systems
• Practical Building Techniques

Learn about installing solar panels through the SEI online course

Is the Solar Energy International online sustainability class for you?  Only you can decide how you want to invest your time and money.  Yet, if you will be involved in building construction at all in the future, its likely a great investment.

Here’s all the details:

What: “Building for the Future: Sustainable Home Design”

When:

1. Feb 1-Mar 14, 2010
2. June 21-Aug 1, 2010

Where:  Where ever you have a laptop and Internet connection!  Plan on between 8-15 hours per week, depending on your prior experience with the subject.

Why:  We already covered that above!  Oh, and you’ll receive a Renewable Energy Certificates from Madison Area Technical College (MATC) when you complete the course.

How Much: $750

Both sessions are open for enrollment, so don’t delay if you want to jump into the February 1 session!  Contact SEI for more information or call (970) 963-8855.  To register for the class, visit the registration page here.