Solar Power World
By Kelly Pickerel | May 11, 2026
Amicus O&M Cooperative has launched an online course to advance solar and battery storage O&M technicians from supervised helpers to well-rounded professionals.
The Solar PV and BESS O&M Tech 2 Training Program is a 30-hour online course now available through Amicus O&M Cooperative and on HeatSpring.com.
“Many people end up in O&M roles without formal training. There’s a lot to be said for hands-on learning, but training on the issue of the day is opportunistic rather than structured — and it can leave gaps in a person’s knowledge,” said Amanda Bybee, CEO of Amicus O&M Cooperative. “This program is designed to fill in those gaps and help technicians connect the dots between theory and practical application.”
Tech 2 goes deeper into the skills that define a proficient O&M technician: electrical and PV theory, advanced diagnostics, testing and system performance, troubleshooting, battery systems and cybersecurity. As a self-paced program, it allows companies to support their employees’ training when and as needed.
The Solar PV and BESS O&M Tech 2 program satisfies the educational requirements for NABCEP’s PV Commissioning and Maintenance Specialist certification and fulfills all continuing education requirements for NABCEP recertifications. It is aligned to the SEIA 301 ANSI standard, the industry’s benchmark for O&M technician competency.
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Kelly Pickerel has more than 15 years of experience reporting on the U.S. solar industry and is currently editor in chief of Solar Power World. Email Kelly.

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