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 program 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.
Want to build a residential customer base? Discover ChargePoint home EV charging solutions.
A program built for you
Master everything you need to succeed in the fast-growing EV charging space. The ChargePoint Training & Certification program 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 codes 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.
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More information
- Each online certification exam takes about 90 minutes to complete and consists of 70 multiple-choice questions.
- Both exams cost $150 if purchased at the same time and each of them costs $100 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 codes (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 codes (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:
- CPF50
- CT4000
- CP6000
- Express 250
- Express 280
- Express Plus
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 microcredential
- 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 eLearning 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 microcredential.
Installation microcredentials are open to anyone. You must complete an AC or DC certification to access more courses.
- CPF50 installation
- CT4000 installation
- CT4000 corrective maintenance
- CP6000 installation
- CP6000 corrective maintenance
- Express 250 installation
- Express 250 commissioning
- Express 250 corrective maintenance
- Express 280 installation
- Express 280 commissioning
- Express 280 corrective maintenance
- Express Plus installation
- Express Plus commissioning
- Express Plus corrective maintenance
Proud Ambassador-level partner of NECA
Working with organizations such as NECA helps us ensure that technicians get easy access to the educational resources they need.
Our solutions are available at your preferred electrical equipment distribution partners.
Resources for ChargePoint-certified technicians
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same program as the ChargePoint installer certification?
The ChargePoint Training & Certification program supersedes our previous installer certification and adds information and material about station maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting and much more to the curriculum. If you’re interested in installing ChargePoint stations, please enroll in the ChargePoint Training & Certification program and look for the microcredentials that cover station installation.
Do I need to be ChargePoint-certified to work on ChargePoint stations?
Yes, you will need to be a ChargePoint-certified technician before you can work on ChargePoint stations.
What is the difference between this program and other certification agencies?
ChargePoint is the only EVSE manufacturer with a program of this scale and depth. As a complement to courses from organizations such as SAE and EVITP, our program aims to balance general electrical knowledge with actionable, product-specific details.
How much time will it take to get ChargePoint-certified?
Each certification exam takes approximately 90 minutes. In addition, candidates must acquire a microcredential corresponding to the desired product or service. Typical microcredential courses range between 45 and 60 minutes.
Is prior experience in electrical work necessary to complete the program?
No. However, prior experience in electrical work or related fields is highly recommended and will help you pass the certification exams.
