Become a ChargePoint-certified technician
Grow your business and increase efficiency in EV charger installation, commissioning and repair.
Install, commission and repair any ChargePoint station efficiently and consistently
The ChargePoint Training & Certification programme combines general electrical and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) knowledge with actionable product-specific courses. Our curriculum leverages our extensive technical know-how, partner network and industry connections to set technicians up for success.
- Grow your customer base. Generate new business by fulfilling installation and service requests that require a certified technician.
- Increase efficiency. Gain the knowledge to spend less time on each order, regardless of whether you are installing or repairing equipment.
- Improve customer satisfaction. Reduce callbacks after work order completion and earn recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Develop your expertise. Stay up to date on the newest EV charging technology and establish your business in a growing industry.
A programme built for you
Master everything you need to succeed in the fast-growing EV charging space. The ChargePoint Training & Certification programme offers a modular curriculum. Take the AC or DC certifications, or both, and pair them with practical and actionable product-specific trainings for the stations you need to install, commission or repair.
AC and DC certifications
Test your knowledge and take the first step toward becoming a ChargePoint-certified technician.
Showcase your expertise on AC and DC charging:
- Detailed breakdown of station components and their functions
- Considerations for site selection and power distribution
- International and regional charging protocols and standards
- Safety protocols, electrical regulations and emergency procedures
- Charging management and control policies
Work at your own pace
Test your knowledge and earn a certification in a fully virtual environment. Take all exams online using an intuitive, AI-proctored system.
Registration process
- Visit this page to log into an existing installer account or create a new one.
- Navigate to your candidate dashboard and select “My Applications” from the sidebar navigation.
- Follow the prompts to select your exam and complete the application.
- Navigate to "My Exams" from the sidebar navigation to take your certification exam.
View detailed registration steps
More information
- Each online certification exam takes about 90 minutes to complete and consists of 70 multiple-choice questions.
- Both exams cost £110 if purchased at the same time and each of them costs £75 if purchased individually.
- Candidates taking one exam must schedule it within 15 days of purchase, and those taking both must do so within 30 days.
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AC exam topics and percentage of total grade:
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Introduction to AC charging (5%)
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Electrical fundamentals of AC charging (5%)
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AC charging station components (10%)
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AC EV charging infrastructure (15%)
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Charging and protocol standards (5%)
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Site assessment and installation (15%)
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Safety and regulations (20%)
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Charging management and control (5%)
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Troubleshooting and maintenance (15%)
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User support and education (5%)
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DC exam topics and percentage of total grade:
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Introduction to DC charging (5%)
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Electrical fundamentals of DC charging (5%)
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DC charging station components (10%)
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DC EV charging infrastructure (15%)
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Charging and protocol standards (5%)
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Site assessment and installation (15%)
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Safety and regulations (20%)
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Charging management and control (5%)
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Troubleshooting and maintenance (15%)
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User support and education (5%)
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ChargePoint product microcredentials
Become an expert on the installation, maintenance and commissioning of any ChargePoint AC or DC fast charging station.
Gain microcredentials in these ChargePoint products:
- CP6000
- Express 250
Add microcredentials to your AC and DC charging certifications and receive the following accreditations:
- ChargePoint-certified technician – upon earning one (AC or DC) certification and at least one micro-credential
- Product specialist – upon completing one certification and all microcredentials for a particular product
- AC EVSE expert – when you become a specialist in all AC charging products
- DC EVSE expert – when you become a specialist in all DC charging products
Each accreditation provides a badge that technicians can display on LinkedIn, websites, business cards and other professional materials.
Registration process
- Visit this page to log into an existing installer account or create a new one.
- Choose the microcredentials that match your interests and learning goals.
More information
- All microcredentials consist of e-learning modules and are offered for free on ChargePoint University.
- All microcredentials are available for reference at any point and can be retaken.
- At the end of each module, there will be an assessment that needs to be passed before earning a micro-credential.
Installation microcredentials are open to anyone. You must complete an AC or DC certification to access more courses.