Jobs Such as Those of a Certified Public Accountant Are Available in the Green Solar Industry – Image from TreeHugger.com
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Although the idea of solar jobs usually generates images of solar panels and their technicians in the minds of many, plenty of other skill sets are needed to land a solar job. You don’t necessarily have to be good with your hands to claim a job in this booming industry. You also have a chance at success if you’re not all that great in the area of sales.
Here are a couple of professional certifications that allow you tap into other parts of your brain –perhaps other stronger areas of the brain for you – and give you just as high of a chance of entering a solar job without having to resort to working out in the field. They are perfect for the employee who prefers to work behind the desk in the solar industry.
CPA
Believe it or not, account managers are one of the most commonly advertised job positions for solar industry skills. This is because although a solar company has people who market its products, others who manufacture them, and others who directly sell them, the company still needs people who are equipped to manage all of the revenues that flow in from solar product sales. To increase your chances of landing a job as an account manager, you should pursue your Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. This requires that you complete your bachelor’s degree and pass the Uniform CPA Exam. If you like math and are good numbers, this field is right for you.
Six Sigma Green Belt
Even if you don’t see yourself actively manufacturing solar panels, you can be the one behind the process of manufacturing them using Six Sigma methodology. A Six Sigma Green Belt is a person who has been trained on the Six Sigma process of streamlining functions, eradicating defects and increasing operating efficiency at a company. When certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt, you can lead projects after receiving 10 days of training and passing an exam. The role of a project manager – just like that of an account manager – is one of the most regularly advertised job titles in the solar job world.
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