Lighting Specialist in Controls
Kickstart your lighting controls knowledge and skills with NAILD’s Lighting Specialist in Controls (LS-C) training! Choose one of three tracks for specialization in either the design, distribution or installation of lighting controls. Certificate holders will be able to design, distribute, or install select products by the endorsing vendors.
*Attendees may only attend one track, as classes will be scheduled concurrently
With the Lighting Specialist – Controls Specialist certification you’ll be able to:
Provide effective lighting controls design and project management
Understand and document the needs of the client
Guide team in proper selection and application of lighting controls products and services
With the Lighting Specialist – Controls Distributor certification you’ll be able to:
Implement effective sales strategies for lighting controls
Understand how distributors add significant value to lighting controls sales
Identify which equipment to stock
Facilitate seamless and easy procurement of lighting control products and services
Provide support for customers and contractors
With the Lighting Specialist – Controls Installer certification you’ll be able to:
Perform effective lighting controls installation
Understand the products of different manufacturer solutions
Provide seamless and easy implementation of lighting control products and services
Schedule 2025
March (TBD) – First two-hour live webinar training
April (TBD) – Second two-hour live webinar training
May (TBD) – Third two-hour live webinar training
June 16th-17th – Two full days of in-person hands-on classes at the Dallas Market Center
June 18th – Proctored exam, certification, and first day of Lightovation at the Dallas Market Center
June 18th-21st – Lightovation show (complimentary registration included with training)
$499 for NAILD and LCA Members
$599 for Non-Members
Pricing includes:
Registration to the June 2025 Lightovation (June 18th-21st)
Three live two-hour webinars
Two full day in-person classes with two box lunches
One certification in selected track
Training workbook
Flashdrive containing digital tools
Why have this training?
Lighting controls have the power to impact the lighting design, energy efficiency, and user experience of any project, but a critical barrier to their success lies within the distribution channel. Distributors and their partners often lack the specialized knowledge and strategies needed to sell, stock and support these technologies effectively. The Light Specialist in Controls certification program addresses this gap by providing an ecosystem of specialists, empowering distributors and lighting professionals with the tools to become essential partners in the lighting controls industry, ultimately driving greater adoption and success across the industry.