The clean-energy workforce starts here.
SMaRTCert™ is the industry-developed apprenticeship and certification for non-electrical solar and EV charging maintenance technicians — paid training, industry credentials, and a direct pathway to careers.
Mission
Develop the next generation of maintenance professionals through industry-driven education, registered apprenticeship, and nationally recognized certification.
Vision
A scalable workforce solution that supports America's transition to renewable energy by training skilled technicians for tomorrow's energy infrastructure.
Program Tracks
Two tracks. One trusted credential.
Solar Maintenance & Reporting Technician
- Solar panel cleaning
- Visual & mechanical inspections
- Array assessment
- Site documentation & drone imaging
- Performance reporting
- Preventive maintenance
- Customer reporting & asset management
EVSE Maintenance & Reporting Technician
- Physical charger inspection
- Non-electrical maintenance
- Site assessment
- OCPP monitoring fundamentals
- Documentation & reporting
- Cleaning & preventive maintenance
- Asset inventory & customer service
Program Features
Everything a modern apprenticeship should be.
Registered Apprenticeship
Paid Employment
Earn While You Learn
Industry Certification
Classroom Instruction
Employer Mentorship
Hands-on Training
Career Advancement
Stackable Credentials
Workforce Ready
Field-ready, day one
Non-electrical. Highly-skilled. In demand.
SMaRTCert prepares technicians responsible for the physical maintenance, inspection, cleaning, documentation, and reporting of solar PV, EVSE, energy storage support, and emerging smart infrastructure.
- Aligned with U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship principles
- California Division of Apprenticeship Standards ready
- Combines classroom, paid OJT, and competency-based learning
- Employer mentorship built into every cohort
Industry Sectors
Where our technicians work.
Renewable Energy
Energy Storage
Electric Vehicles
Commercial Facilities
Government
Manufacturing
Transportation
Start Your Career in Clean Energy