# Solar Site Planning Project (Certificate of Completion)

College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Building & Energy Systems Professional

Source: https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/energy-systems-technology/solar-site-planning/

This certificate provides training in applying the principles and techniques of solar surveying and planning to residential building projects. Projects take a hands-on approach and will be aligned to meet California Energy Commission solar guidelines. California state approved software will be applied.

### Learning Outcomes

#### Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

1.  Display the skills and aptitude necessary to pass California acceptance exams in the residential solar field.

### Program Requirements

#### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses** | |  |
| ESYS 311A | Module 1 Residential Solar Surveying & Planning | 0 |
| ESYS 311B | Module 2 Residential Solar Surveying & Planning | 0 |
| ESYS 311C | Module 3 Residential Solar Surveying & Planning | 0 |
| ESYS 311D | Solar Site Planning Project | 0 |