The Center for Impact Finance currently offers trainings for mission-driven lenders, developers, those interested in learning about the Fundamentals of Opportunity Finance Industry, and anyone curious about these topics.
For the lender-focused courses, we partner with the Inclusiv Center for Resiliency and Clean Energy to provide the Green and Solar Lending Training & Technical Assistance program. Learn more about this partnership.
For the developer-focused courses, we partner with the Community Power Accelerator program of the U.S. Department of Energy. Learn more about this partnership.
Current Courses
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Commercial Solar Lending
Online
9 weeks
$3,900
Lenders
Gain critical insights into project evaluation, collaboration with developers, and the capital stack—covering debt, tax, and sponsor equity.
Developing Commercial Solar–Community Facilities
Online
10 weeks
Free
Developers
Gain strategic insights into market trends, community needs, and project design to ensure your solar developments align with local priorities.
This training runs on Wednesdays from Sept. 17 to Nov. 11 from 1–2:30 PM ET
Developing Community Microgrids
Online
10 weeks
Free
Developers
Participants will explore microgrid architecture, site assessment, system design, regulatory compliance, and more!
This training runs on Thursdays from Sept. 25 to Dec. 4 from 5–6:30 PM ET.
Developing Community Solar
Online
8 weeks
Free
Developers
Gain skills to sponsor, finance, develop, and oversee community solar projects, ensuring they are structured for creditworthiness and long-term success.
This training runs on Thursdays from Sept. 18 to Nov. 20 from 4–5:30 PM ET.
Fundamentals of the Opportunity Finance Industry
Online
3 weeks
$550
General
Dive into the history, models, and essential players shaping the opportunity finance field. Learn best practices in financing, capitalization, and CDFI operations.
Green Home Consumer Lending
Online
9 weeks
$3,900
Lenders
Dive deep into residential solar systems, explore federal incentives, and evaluate your financial institution's readiness to launch effective green lending programs.
Multifamily Energy Lending
Online
10 weeks
Free
Lenders
Gain skills to underwrite and structure energy loans and leverage government incentives.
This training runs on Tuesdays from Sept. 16 to Nov. 18 from 2–3:30 PM ET.
Introduction to Developing Community Solar
Online
1 Module
Free
General
Explore value-creation opportunities with solar development, assess your organization's strengths, and discover how you can advance community solar projects.
Developing Community Solar
Online
8 Modules
Free
Developers
Explore value-creation opportunities with solar development, assess your organization's strengths, and discover how you can advance community solar projects.
Introduction to Solar Finance
Online
4 Modules
Free
General
Gain insights and tools needed to tap into solar financing as a smart business opportunity.
Resilient Solar & Storage
Online
4 Modules
Free
General
Gain the knowledge to evaluate, plan, and implement solar + storage projects, ensuring reliable, renewable electricity.
