Our Story
We exist to close the solar skills gap.
The solar industry will add hundreds of thousands of jobs this decade. But most job-seekers can't demonstrate the credentials employers require. Solar Start was built to change that — one certified professional at a time.
4,200+
Professionals trained
1,250+
Certificates issued
87%
Job placement rate
90 days
Average to first role
Our Mission
Make solar careers accessible to everyone.
Before Solar Start, the path to a solar career was fragmented: expensive bootcamps with no employer connections, online courses with no verification, or costly apprenticeships with no structured learning. We unified all three into one platform.
Our adaptive curriculum is built around real job requirements from our employer network. When you complete a Solar Start course, you can verify your credentials instantly — and we introduce you directly to hiring partners.
Outcome-First Curriculum
Every module maps to a real employer skill requirement. No fluff.
Verifiable Credentials
Certificates employers can confirm in seconds via a unique code.
Live Instructor Sessions
Audio-based live classes with Q&A. Real-time learning, anywhere.
Quizzes & Exams
Checkpoint quizzes and graded exams validate knowledge before certification.
Employer Network
Direct introductions to 50+ solar companies actively recruiting graduates.
Gamified Progress
XP, badges, and levels keep motivation high from first module to final exam.
What drives us
Our values
Outcomes over credentials
A certificate means nothing without the skills behind it. Every course is built backwards from what employers actually test for.
Access for all
Solar careers shouldn't require expensive programmes or the right connections. We built Solar Start to level the playing field.
Radical transparency
Clear pricing. No hidden fees. Honest pass rates. We publish what other platforms hide.
Speed to employment
The goal isn't just certification — it's the job. We optimise every feature around reducing time-to-first-role.
Technology Partner
Platform engineered by Codecraft Developers Limited
Solar Start was designed and built from the ground up by Codecraft Developers Limited — a software engineering company specialising in edtech platforms, workforce solutions, and industry-grade web applications. Codecraft Developers Limited built this platform pro-bono as a commitment to closing Africa's clean-energy skills gap.
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The team
Built by people who care about clean energy
Our team combines backgrounds in solar engineering, edtech, and workforce development.
Sylvester Irosinachi
Chief Executive Officer
Solar engineer turned edtech founder. 12 years in PV systems across West Africa.
Emmanuel Ibe
Head of Curriculum
NABCEP-certified professional. Former technical trainer at a major solar EPC firm.
Fatima Musa
Head of Employer Partnerships
Connects graduates with hiring companies. Previously in energy sector recruitment.
Offa Segun
Lead Engineer
Full-stack engineer specialising in edtech platforms and assessment systems.
Ngozi Johnson
Student Success Manager
Guides learners through their journey from enrolment to their first solar role.
Kofi Asante
Instructor — Grid Systems
Expert in advanced grid integration and battery storage. Live class instructor.
Join 4,200+ solar professionals
Start with the free assessment. Build your path. Get certified. Get hired.