The Renewables Valuation Analyst (RVA) Certification Program is our flagship, self-paced training pathway for mastering renewable energy project finance modeling and valuation. It combines all current and future courses into one comprehensive package, giving you the skills and tools used by industry professionals worldwide.

When you enroll, you’ll get:

• 6 in-depth courses covering foundational to expert-level modeling skills.

• Lifetime access to all materials, updates, and future exclusive releases.

• Downloadable Excel templates for solar, wind, and hydro projects.

• Practical, real-world case studies to apply your learning immediately.

• Your official RVA Certification upon completion of all required courses.

This is the one-stop shop for building the technical expertise, analytical framework, and confidence to evaluate and structure renewable energy projects from start to finish.

The program is designed for professionals and aspiring analysts who want to master the art of financial modeling and valuation in renewable energy. It’s perfect if you:

• Work in project finance and want to advance your technical skills.

• Are an investment professional evaluating renewable energy deals.

• Have an engineering background and are transitioning into finance.

• Are a student or career changer aiming to break into the industry.

Whether you’re just entering the sector or already an experienced professional, the RVA Certification offers a structured learning path, practical tools, and real-world case studies to help you stand out in a competitive market.

Most students complete the RVA Certification Program in about 6 months, balancing lessons and exercises with their jobs and other commitments.

If you follow a focused study plan, it’s absolutely possible to finish in 6–8 weeks—but that means dedicating significant time each week.

The program contains around 40 hours of in-depth video lessons, hands-on financial modeling projects, quizzes, and multiple real-world case studies. It’s designed to build both your technical skills and your confidence in applying them—giving you the kind of practical, job-ready expertise that employers value.

Yes. Upon completing all required courses in the RVA Certification Program, you’ll unlock your official Renewables Valuation Analyst (RVA) Certificate.

• Your certificate will display the First Name and Last Name you used when signing up.

• If you registered with a nickname or want to change your name, you can update it anytime in your student account settings before unlocking the certificate.

• After completing the program, you must manually unlock the certificate on our homepage — this step is required before you can download it.

• Once unlocked, it will be available in your student dashboard for download anytime.

Your certificate is a professional credential you can showcase to employers, clients, or on LinkedIn to demonstrate your expertise in renewable energy project finance.

No. The RVA Certification does not expire, and there are no ongoing fees to keep it valid. Once you’ve earned it, it’s yours for life, and we regularly update course materials to ensure the skills stay relevant.

Yes — you can currently buy any of our courses separately if you want to focus on a specific skill or topic. However, some upcoming courses (for example, our BESS Project Finance Modeling course) may be offered exclusively to RVA Certification students as part of their program benefits.

No — there are no formal prerequisites. The RVA Certification Program is designed as a one-stop shop for building your skills in renewable energy project finance, whether you’re starting from scratch or already have industry experience.

The program begins with foundational lessons to get everyone up to speed, then progresses into advanced modeling techniques, case studies, and real-world applications. This means you can join at any stage of your career and still gain maximum value.

Yes — practical, real-world case studies are a core part of the RVA Certification Program. You’ll apply the concepts you learn to actual renewable energy project scenarios, such as solar, wind, and hydro assets, so you can see exactly how the theory translates into professional modeling work.

Each case study is built around realistic assumptions, financing structures, and challenges you’ll encounter in the industry. This hands-on approach ensures you’re not just learning theory — you’re building job-ready skills that you can confidently use in your career.

The RVA Certification Program is fully online and designed for self-paced learning. You’ll have access to:

• Video Lessons – Step-by-step walkthroughs covering theory, modeling techniques, and real-world applications.

• Downloadable Excel Templates – Ready-to-use models for solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable energy assets.

• Practical Exercises – Hands-on assignments to apply what you learn immediately.

• Quizzes – Short interactive quizzes to check your understanding of key concepts.

• Case Studies – Full project simulations based on realistic data and financing structures.

You can access all materials anytime from your student dashboard, and revisit lessons as often as you like with lifetime access.

Yes. All Excel templates used in the RVA Certification Program are available for download directly from the lesson in which they’re introduced.

This means you can:

• Work alongside the video tutorials step-by-step.

• Adapt the models for your own practice or professional projects.

• Revisit and re-download the files anytime, thanks to lifetime access.

The templates cover a variety of renewable energy project finance scenarios — including solar, wind, and hydro assets — and are designed to be immediately useful in real-world modeling work.

The full RVA Certification Program is priced at $497 for lifetime access, which includes all current courses, all future updates, downloadable templates, and your official RVA Certification.

Yes. The RVA Certification Program is priced to give you significant savings compared to purchasing all courses individually. More importantly, enrolling in the full program gives you lifetime access to:

• All current courses and resources

• All future updates and new course releases at no extra cost

• Member-only exclusive content, such as select advanced case studies and specialized courses

This means your one-time payment locks in every resource we’ve created — and everything we’ll create in the future — without ever paying again.

No. All course payments are processed in USD. If your local currency is different, your bank or payment provider will automatically convert the amount based on the current exchange rate.

No. The RVA Certification Program is a one-time payment that gives you lifetime access to all current courses, all future updates, and any exclusive content released for RVA students.

This way, you never have to worry about recurring fees — your enrollment covers everything, forever.

Yes — we offer multiple flexible ways to pay:

• Standard Installment Plans: You can pay for the RVA Certification in smaller installments over time. These are set up per product and can include custom first payments if needed.

• Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL): Depending on your location and payment provider availability, options like Affirm, Klarna, or Afterpay may be offered at checkout — so you can pay over time while we get paid upfront.

• These options are managed through the platform’s integrated payment tools, ensuring a smooth and secure experience—just select your preferred method at checkout if available.

Yes. If you start with a single course and decide to join the RVA Certification Program, we’ll credit the amount you’ve already paid — provided you upgrade within 14 days of your original purchase.

To arrange your upgrade, email us at [email protected] with your purchase details, and we’ll send you a special checkout link so you only pay the difference.

Upgrading gives you lifetime access to all current and future courses, including exclusive releases for RVA students — so it’s the best way to secure everything in one step.

Yes. If your question is related to a specific lesson or concept, we encourage you to post it directly in the Q&A tool within the course. This way, other students who may have the same question can see the answer and benefit from the discussion.

For non-content questions — such as pricing, payment, or training a large team — you can reach us directly at [email protected]. We aim to respond promptly and ensure you get the information you need to keep moving forward.

No. The RVA Certification Program is designed as a fully self-paced, on-demand training experience.

You’ll have:

• The Q&A tool inside each course to post lesson-specific questions, which also helps other students who may have similar challenges.

• Email support for non-content questions such as pricing, payment, or training a team.

This setup ensures you can learn at your own pace while still having clear channels to get help when needed.

Yes. Enrolling in the RVA Certification Program gives you lifetime access to all courses — which includes every update, improvement, and new release we make.

This means you’ll always have the most up-to-date templates, case studies, and modeling techniques, even as industry practices evolve. You’ll never need to repurchase or re-enroll to access updated material.

Some future releases — such as specialized courses or advanced case studies — may be exclusive to RVA Certification students, so your one-time enrollment ensures you’ll receive them automatically.