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Master financial modeling & valuation for renewable energy investments and become a world-class financial modeler.
Step into the role of the go-to expert for renewable energy finance and project finance modeling.
The Renewables Valuation Analyst (RVA) Certification is your complete, start-to-finish roadmap—from mastering core concepts to producing bank-ready financial models for solar, wind, and hydro projects.
You’ll build and optimize real financial models, design debt and equity structures, and apply valuation techniques used in actual transactions—learning through hands-on, real-world case studies. The program is self-paced, practical, and built for professionals who want results they can use immediately on the job.
By the end, you’ll have the skills and confidence to navigate even the most complex deals—and an RVA Certification to prove it. Join 3,000+ professionals worldwide who have already taken the leap to advance their careers in renewable energy finance.
Finish. Share. Review. Refer. Earn Back Up to 100%.
Complete the RVA Certification. Share it: publish an honest LinkedIn post + add the certification to your LinkedIn profile + leave at least one course review after completion.
Add “RVA” to your LinkedIn name for a bonus and refer a colleague or friend. Finish the steps within 30 days and earn back 100%—with just one referral. Prefer more time? 60/90/180-day paths give you flexibility.
One payout only - simple, fast, transparent. Proof is simple: send us screenshots/links once you’ve completed the steps.
Full eligibility details in the FAQ below.
Days from Enrollment |
LinkedIn Post & Profile + One Review | Add "RVA" to LinkedIn name | Per qualified referral | Max referrals counted | Max earn-back |
30 days | 40% | +20% | 40% | 1 | 100% |
60 days | 25% | +15% | 30% | 2 | 100% |
90 days | 15% | +10% | 25% | 3 | 100% |
180 days | 10% | +10% | 20% | 4 | 100% |
Risk-Free. Results-Driven.
We believe in our program—and we back it with a 30-day, put-in-the-work money-back guarantee. Enroll with zero risk: if you participate fully and don’t find it transformative, we’ll refund you.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee — for Yearly & Lifetime plans
Progress-based & fair — eligibility after completing ≥50% of a core course
Simple & fast — one refund per customer; processed within 10 business days
Full eligibility details in the FAQ below.
Prefer to earn it back? Complete the Earn-Back steps above—finish, share, review, and refer—and make your tuition effectively free.
The skills are yours for life. The decision is risk-free.
In this program, you will develop advanced skills in renewable energy finance and project finance modeling, tailored to real-world applications.
This certification program is designed for professionals at various stages of their careers in renewable energy finance and project finance modeling. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your advanced skills, this bundle provides comprehensive training and real-world application.
The content is particularly suited to professionals involved in the renewable energy sector, such as:
This program provides a comprehensive and practical approach to mastering financial modeling, specifically designed for renewable energy projects. It's an invaluable resource for professionals aiming to excel in this field. The program’s depth and clarity make it an essential tool for anyone serious about advancing their career in renewable energy finance.
Founder & CEO, IOTA Energy
The courses included in the RVA Certification Program are structured to increase in difficulty and specialization progressively. Starting from foundational skills and building up to expert-level project finance modeling, each course is designed to deepen your expertise in renewable energy finance and modeling.
From Scratch to Pro: Master Project Finance Modeling for Renewables and Navigate from IM to NPV, IRR, CoC, and DSCR.
Master Advanced Project Finance Modeling: Build Detailed Renewable Energy Models from Scratch, Focusing on Valuation Techniques and Industry Best Practices through a Real-World Case Study.
Build a full project finance model in a 2-hour challenge. Simulate real interview pressure, sharpen your skills, and download the full solution to benchmark your work against a professional standard.
Push your modeling skills to the next level with advanced, interview-style challenges. Build on your core foundation and tackle real-world scenarios that test your logic, speed, and attention to detail under pressure.
Achieve Industry-Standard Excellence: Utilize a Monthly-Based Model for Solar, Wind, and Hydro Projects with Advanced Debt Structures and Complex Scenario Analysis.
Access, download, and use diverse financial models for renewable energy investments in Excel in conjunction with specific model user guides.
Finish the RVA Certification, then complete these steps within one of the time windows in the table above:
LinkedIn Post: publish an honest post (≥40 words) sharing your learning/takeaways and tag Renewables Valuation Institute.
Profile: add the RVA Certification to Licenses & Certifications (details in FAQ below).
Set your LinkedIn post and Licenses & Certifications entry to Public so we can verify.
Course Review: leave at least one review (2–3 sentences minimum) on your favorite completed course. You can do this directly in your student dashboard after finishing a course, or by clicking the review link in the completion email you’ll automatically receive upon course completion.
Bonus: add “RVA” behind your LinkedIn last name (mandatory for the additional bonus).
Referral: refer a colleague or friend. The per-referral % and max count depend on your time window.
Example (30-day fast track):
Post + Profile + Review (40%) + “RVA” in last name (20%) + 1 referral (40%) = 100%.
Days from Enrollment | LinkedIn Post & Profile + One Review | Add "RVA" to LinkedIn name | Per qualified referral | Max referrals counted | Max earn-back |
30 days | 40% | +20% | 40% | 1 | 100% |
60 days | 25% | +15% | 30% | 2 | 100% |
90 days | 15% | +10% | 25% | 3 | 100% |
180 days | 10% | +10% | 20% | 4 | 100% |
Days from Enrollment — choose one window. Complete all steps you would like to claim a refund for within that window. The timer starts at your purchase timestamp.
Cap: Never more than 100% of tuition paid (excludes taxes, fees, and FX/bank charges).
Not combinable with the 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
📌 Important: Earn-back applies to the first subscription payment only. See the next FAQ for details on renewals and the lifetime option.
No. The earn-back program applies only to your first subscription payment:
If you choose the Quarterly or Annual plan, you can earn back up to 100% of that initial tuition payment. Your plan will then auto-renew at the locked-in rate unless you cancel before renewal.
If you prefer to earn your tuition back without any recurring payments, select the Lifetime plan, which is a one-time payment only.
This ensures the program is fair, transparent, and sustainable — while still giving you the opportunity to make your first enrollment or even full lifetime access effectively free.
To claim your RVA Certification on LinkedIn, follow these steps:
Go to your LinkedIn profile. Scroll down to the Licenses & Certifications section and click the “+” icon to add a new credential.
Fill in the fields as follows:
Name: Renewables Valuation Analyst (RVA) Certificate
Issuing Organization: Renewables Valuation Institute (select our logo when it appears in the dropdown)
Issue Date: Select the month and year shown on your certificate.
Expiration Date: Leave blank (No expiry).
Credential ID: Copy the Certificate ID displayed on your official certificate (e.g., dojbfk7bsn).
Credential URL: Paste the certificate verification link from your certificate page (the URL we provided).
Save. Once saved, your certification will appear in your Licenses & Certifications section with a clickable credential link, just like in the example.
Bonus Requirement: To maximize your tuition earn-back eligibility, also add “RVA” directly after your last name in your LinkedIn profile (e.g., Jane Smith, CFA, RVA).
A qualified referral is a new student who:
Enrolls into the RVA Certification Program under one of our three plan options (Quarterly, Annual, or Lifetime) directly on our website.
Can be matched to you by the full name or email you provide.
Tip: If your friend or colleague enters your name in the “How did you hear about us?” field at checkout, this makes matching easier — but it’s not strictly required.
Is not you, not the same household, and not a corporate/group seat.
Does not refund within 30 days of their purchase.
Important rules:
If someone else has already claimed that same student/purchase as a referral, it will not count again.
A referral only counts if the purchase date falls inside your 30/60/90/180-day window.
You can only claim up to the max number of referrals listed in the table above for your window.
Submit one claim after you’ve completed all steps for your chosen window (30/60/90/180 days).
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Earn-Back Claim - [Your Name] - Order #[xxxx]
Attach/include (proof must be live at review):
Screenshot of your RVA completion/certificate.
URL to your LinkedIn post.
Screenshot showing the RVA Certification added in Licenses & Certifications on LinkedIn.
Screenshot of one course review (2–3+ sentences).
Screenshot showing “RVA” added behind your last name on LinkedIn (this is optional, only if you want to claim the additional bonus).
For each referral you’re claiming: the person’s full name or email so we can verify (a) they enrolled in the RVA Certification on one of our three plans directly on our website, and (b) no refund was requested within 30 days of their purchase. (If another student already claimed that same purchase, it won’t count again.)
Two possible paths:
1. No referral (one-step process):
We review your submission right away.
Payment is released to your original payment method within 5 business days.
2. With referral(s) (two-step process):
Step 1: We mark your claim Pending – Referral Verification (30 days). The 30 days is counted from the latest referral’s purchase date.
Step 2: On Day 31, you must send us a short confirmation email (we do not reply to your first submission until then):
Subject: Earn-Back – Day-31 Confirmation – [Your Name]
Body: “My Earn-Back referral(s) have cleared 30 days with no refund. Please process my payout.”
After we receive your Day-31 Confirmation and successfully verify that your referrals have not claimed a refund, we release your single payout within 5 business days.
We do not reply to the first email. Your claim stays Pending – Referral Verification until you send the Day-31 Confirmation.
👉 Important: If a referral does not qualify (refunds, outside window, duplicate claims, or unverifiable), we simply deduct that portion and pay the rest.
Example A (no referral, one-step process):
You purchase on April 5 and complete all required steps within 30 days.
You email your claim on May 3.
We review and pay out by May 8 (within 5 business days).
Example B (with referral, two-step process):
You purchase on April 5 and complete all required steps.
Your friend enrolls on April 20.
You email your claim on April 25 → we mark it Pending until May 25 (30 days after your friend’s purchase).
On May 25, you send your Day-31 Confirmation.
We process and release payout by May 30 (within 5 business days).
Max 100% of tuition paid (after discounts). Taxes, bank, and FX fees are excluded.
Applies to your first subscription payment only (Quarterly/Annual auto-renew at your locked rate unless you cancel). Choose Lifetime for a one-time payment that you can make effectively free.
Not combinable with the 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee for the same purchase.
Anti-fraud: we may request additional evidence and will decline inauthentic/self/reciprocal referrals.
Yes. For Yearly and Lifetime plans, we offer a 30-day, put-in-the-work money-back guarantee. If you genuinely engage with the program and it isn’t a valuable step for your career, we’ll refund you—subject to the eligibility below.
Note: The Quarterly plan is cancel-anytime and not eligible for refunds. Single-course purchases are also not eligible.
We are very confident in the quality of our content and know from experience that we’ve helped many students gain the confidence and skills necessary to advance in their careers. If we see that you have truly put in the work and are still not satisfied, we are willing to give you a refund—because most people who commit to the process see a noticeable acceleration in both skillset and confidence at work.
To qualify for a refund under our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, all of the following must be met:
Plan & purchase
You purchased the RVA Certification Yearly or Lifetime.
Not applicable to Quarterly or single-course purchases.
Your request is made within 30 days of purchase.
No access to final model lessons (strict)
You must not open or access any lesson that contains a final model file (solar, wind, or hydro).
This includes all lessons in the Financial Model Template Package that contain final model templates.
This includes the final lessons in the following courses where the final model file is attached:
• Excel DNA for Project Finance Modeling
• Advanced Renewable Energy Financial Modeling
• Expert-Level Project Finance Modeling for Renewable Energy
Important: Opening any of these lessons even once voids the guarantee because the file becomes available to download. We verify lesson access and downloads in our backend.
You completed at least 50% of one of the three core courses above.
Include a screenshot of your student dashboard showing ≥50% completion.
Note: the test-prep courses—How to Pass a Project Finance Modeling Test and How to Ace the Toughest Project Finance Modeling Tests—do not count toward this requirement.
Certification status: An RVA Certificate has not been issued for your account.
One refund per customer lifetime.
When a refund is processed, you will immediately lose access to all course content in the RVA Certification Program.
Refunds are processed within 10 business days of receiving your request, provided all eligibility criteria are met.
Send your request to [email protected] using the same email address used for purchase.
We do not make earnings, employment, or exam-pass guarantees.
Answer (simple 4-step):
Email [email protected] within 30 days with subject “RVA Refund Request – Order #XXXX”.
Attach a screenshot showing ≥50% completion of one qualifying core course.
Confirm you did not download any final model templates (we verify this in our backend).
We’ll review and, if eligible, process within 10 business days back to your original payment method. Access will be removed when processed.
Why do you require 50% completion?
Because we want you to experience enough of the program to make a fair call. The guarantee is designed to encourage real progress—and protect our community from abuse—while still keeping your decision risk-free.
The Renewables Valuation Analyst (RVA) Certification Program is a comprehensive, 100% online program designed to make you an expert in renewable energy financial modeling and valuation. It includes step-by-step video tutorials, practical case studies, and downloadable templates to help you master real-world project finance scenarios.
The Renewables Valuation Analyst (RVA) Certification Program is delivered 100% online and includes multiple courses that cover all aspects of renewable energy project finance modeling. You’ll learn through hands-on, step-by-step video lessons, where the instructor builds fully integrated financial models in Microsoft Excel.
The program includes:
Each course includes downloadable resources, practical case studies, and clear explanations of all steps, so you can confidently replicate the financial models in real-world projects.
The Renewables Valuation Analyst (RVA) Certification Program is designed for professionals at all stages of their careers in renewable energy finance and project finance modeling. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine advanced skills, this program offers comprehensive training and real-world application.
The program is ideal for:
This content is particularly suited for professionals seeking hands-on expertise in financial modeling, real-world case studies, and advanced debt and equity structuring for renewable energy projects.
The RVA Certification Program includes 30+ hours of video content and additional time for hands-on practice. On average, students complete the program in 50-60 hours, but you can learn at your own pace with lifetime access to all materials.
Yes! You can download:
These checkpoint files ensure you can follow along seamlessly, even if you miss a step in the video lessons.
Note: Downloading the final financial models from any of the three major courses (Excel DNA, Advanced Renewable Energy, Expert-Level Project Finance) or the Financial Model Template Package voids the 30-day money-back guarantee.
It is recommended to be familiar with Microsoft Excel before taking this program. However, all shortcuts and each financial modeling step will be explained in detail, including used shortcuts. Although this course teaches and covers very advanced modeling skills, no previous expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. All you need to know you will learn in this course!
Absolutely not! The macros taught are written in the Microsoft Excel coding interface VBA. The macro lessons will be taught at a slow pace so that each student can follow all instructions easily. No previous knowledge of VBA is required, and all necessary macro essentials are taught in the course.
Yes! You can access the program whenever and wherever you are! All video courses are accessible online.
This program stands out because it strikes the perfect balance between complexity and usability in financial modeling for renewable energy projects.
What makes it unique:
By combining detailed video tutorials with diverse financial model templates, this certification program gives you the tools to confidently kick-start or advance your career as a Renewables Valuation Analyst.
If you have a team of 3 or more interested in enrolling in the Renewables Valuation Analyst Certification Program, we’d be happy to assist with a customized offer tailored to your business needs. Please reach out to our customer support team at [email protected] to discuss further.
Upon completion of the RVA Certification Program, you’ll receive:
A professional certificate of completion.
A designation as a Renewables Valuation Analyst (RVA).
Lifetime validity of your RVA Certification (once unlocked). Even if your subscription ends, your RVA designation and certificate remain yours forever.
Access to all current and future program content while your plan is active:
• Quarterly / Yearly: Access continues as long as your subscription is current. If it does not renew, access ends — but your RVA Certification (if earned) is retained for life.
• Lifetime: One-time payment gives you unlimited access to all current and future updates forever.
This certification strengthens your professional credibility and showcases your expertise in renewable energy project finance and financial modeling. Many students proudly add it to their LinkedIn profiles, CVs, and performance reviews to highlight their career advancement.
All current & future courses, models, and updates—earn your RVA Certification at your own pace.
Tuition Earn-Back applies to all plans: Lifetime (one-time, fully re-earnable) or the first payment on Quarterly/Yearly (cancel anytime).
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Earn-Back works on all plans: first subscription payment only for Quarterly/Yearly (cancel anytime); Lifetime can be fully re-earned. Cap 100% of tuition paid (excl. taxes/fees).
Single-course purchases are not eligible. Earn-Back applies to the RVA Certification Program only (bundle). One payout per student; not combinable with 30-Day Guarantee.
Full eligibility in FAQ.
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