CEU opportunities
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Looking to expand your lighting expertise? You’ve come to the right place! Discover a range of continuing education opportunities offered by our talented manufacturer partners.
Controls Design Applications
During this in-person program, students will participate in an interactive approach to controls design in applications. Instructors provide detailed product information, then show students how to apply products to put together a lighting control solution using Sensor Switch and nLight Platform lighting control systems within Acuity’s Visual Controls software.
Designing nLight Wired Systems Using Visual Controls Design Software
In this Virtual Instructor-Led class, students will participate in an interactive approach to using design software to assist in lighting controls design. Instructors provide basic product information, then show students how to apply products to put together a lighting control solution using the Visual Controls design software. Students will learn how to develop nLight Wired solutions by applying electrical concepts, lighting control strategies, and product knowledge. Students will also create layouts, bill of materials, riser diagrams, schedules, and comprehensive documentation for multiple nLight Wired solutions using the Visual Controls design software.
Distributor Stock and Program Solutions
This in-person seminar will provide attendees with an overview of Acuity Brand’s most common stock and project solutions from some of the most popular brands in the industry including Lithonia Lighting™, Juno™, SensorSwitch™, nLight®, and IOTA™. Presenters will highlight readily available and configurable products to capture opportunity business and meet tight project timelines.
Designing nLight Air Systems Using Visual Controls Design Software
In this Virtual Instructor-Led class, students will participate in an interactive approach to using design software to assist in lighting controls design. Instructors provide basic product information, then show students how to apply products to put together a lighting control solution using the Visual Controls design software. Students will learn how to develop nLight Air solutions by applying electrical concepts, lighting control strategies, and product knowledge. Students will also create layouts, bill of materials, riser diagrams, schedules, and comprehensive documentation for multiple nLight Wired solutions using the Visual Controls design software.
Controls Basic Programming (nLight/nLight AIR)
In this hands-on class, students will acquire the skills and supporting knowledge to program, and operate an nLight® system. Topics include functional operation and installation best practices for nLight and nLight AIR.
LED Optical Design | 1 LU/HSW
This learning unit provides a general overview of the importance of Optical Design using LED light sources. We will review the basic Principles of Optics, LED technologies, Optics for LEDs and the successful integration into luminaire designs. The focus of this presentation is towards interior applications, but many of the principles and concepts carry over to exterior luminaire designs.
Lighting and Acoustics in the Built Environment | 1 LU/HSW
This course contains an overview of the origin and principles of Architectural Acoustics as a discipline. We will also cover the basis for designing various architectural spaces to meet WELL Building and LEED acoustical criteria, and how appropriate lighting products may be evaluated and used to meet these design criteria.
The Decorative Lighting Fixture of the Century | 1 LU
Discover the world and history of Reflective Luminaire Manufacturer (RLM) Lighting. Learn about the key individuals who influenced this style, the manufacturing techniques commonly used to create these fixtures, and the different decorative finishing methods. This course breaks down the complete anatomy of the RLM lighting fixture highlighting relevant use in real-world applications.
Lighting in Architecture/Enlightened Thoughts | 1 LU/HSW
This course introduces students to the essential core concepts of lighting design. It begins with a high level view of the place of light in the life of the human being. Next with examples of paintings from art history we analyze light effects to understand how light can create emphasis, mood, mystery, and meaning. Next we catalog the role of light in the built environment. Next we cover the core technical concepts of lighting design, including general vs. accent light, quantification, architectural integration, horizontal vs vertical illumination, color temperature, hierarchy, materials, color rendering metrics including TM‐30‐15. We wrap it up with a case study of an award winning project.
Comprehensive Overview of Lighted Mirrors | 1 LU/HSW
This course provides a comprehensive overview of lighted mirrors, focusing on their key features, LED lighting characteristics, and their role in enhancing user comfort and wellness. Participants will explore the energy efficiency benefits and examine integrated technologies. The course also covers important design and selection considerations, including quality and aesthetics, which contribute to both functional performance and visual appeal.
UL924 & UL1008 – What you need to know: ISO-1010-2023 | 1 LU/HSW
NFPA 70, the national electrical code details 2 different types of Emergency Lighting Control Devices — devices that guarantee that life safety lighting will be on at desired illumination levels in the event of an emergency. This course will help mitigate the confusion regarding the specification of these devices and understand their applications in the real world.
Inverters: ISO-1002-2023 | 1 LU/HSW
Inverters are a modern, simple way to achieve an emergency lighting solution while minimizing maintenance costs and utilizing existing architectural fixtures for emergency purposes. This course will give the student the skills they require to design and specify inverter-based emergency lighting systems.
Emergency Lights: ISO-0502-2023 | 0.5 LU/HSW
This course is designed to introduce the architect to emergency lights. These lights are meant to be selected and installed according to specific standards established by building codes. Additionally, once installed, these systems must be tested to assure their efficacy in case of an emergency. How to select and specify the appropriate markers and the technological solutions available, as well as testing methods, will all be covered in this course.
Egress Marking and Illumination: ISO-0501-2023 | 0.5 LU/HSW
This course is designed to introduce the architect to egress marking systems that are used for ordinary way finding and building evacuation in emergency situations. These signage systems are meant to be selected and installed according to specific standards established by building codes. Additionally, once installed, these systems must be tested to assure their efficacy in case of an emergency. How to select and specify the appropriate markers and the technological solutions available, as well as testing methods, will all be covered in this course.
Planet Forward: A Course in Optimized & Net Positive
LightArt's latest CEU is an educational video presentation focusing on optimized and net positive materials. The course functions as an overview for architects and interior designers on how to use product disclosures to meet advanced sustainability goals.
Everything is Acoustic
Our new CEU covering all things acoustic taught by acoustic specialist Zackery Belanger. Contact us to learn more!
Behavioral Health Essential Lighting Requirements | 1 LU/HSW
The importance of Lighting in Behavioral Health Spaces Plays a pivotal role in creating safe, stable, and supportive environments for individuals with behavioral health conditions. Patients experiencing bipolar disorder, clinical depression, and other mental health challenges are significantly impacted by the intensity brightness, and color of both natural and artificial light. This course explores critical aspects of lighting design for behavioral health facilities and highlights the importance of proper lighting. Promote patient comfort and well-being. Enhance safety for patients and staff. Support staff functionality and efficiency. Offer design flexibility for unique behavioral health needs. Ensure compliance with health care standards. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how lighting solutions can positively influence recovery, safety, and operational outcomes in behavioral health spaces.
UGR in the Workplace | 1 LU
UGR stands for Unified Glare Rating and is a numerical measure of how much glare is emitted by luminaires. Glare can adversely affect well-being and productivity in the workplace, particularly where there are lots of computer monitors. In general managing UGR is managing better visual comfort. This course will provide you with an understanding of UGR and the impact it has on the workplace and how to manage it.
LED Lighting for Exterior Architecture | 1 LU/HSW
Landscape lighting is a key feature that can set a building or landscape apart, as it plays with light and dark, creating contrast, shadows, and silhouettes. It provides curb appeal at night, introducing drama and intimate spaces softly washed in light, or well-lit spaces that invite you to sit and stay. This course will show you how to set a scene and create lines of light with exterior LED landscape lighting technologies.
Behavioral Health Lighting Solutions | 1 LU/HSW
Behavioral healthcare continues to evolve in our ever-changing society. Treatment spaces for mental well-being are continually improving to provide safer and more therapeutic environments for patients and clinicians alike. Treatment objectives are moving beyond symptom control to patient-centered recovery. Design choices should incorporate every element of the behavioral health facility design, including lighting and lighting control. This course provides evidence based insights on behavioral healthcare within the context of the environment, an overview of behavioral health safety standards, examines considerations for lighting and luminaire design for behavioral health spaces, and illustrates successful behavioral health lighting applications relevant to patient-centered care and current best practices.
NICU Lighting | 1 LU/HSW
The NICU is a complex medical environment, and at any time there will be vulnerable newborn infants, family members and professional medical staff occupying the area, requiring thoughtful application of the lighting design. This course will focus on lighting design strategies that meet the standards and best practices for NICU patient rooms and their unique illumination needs. This course will also address special lighting for the treatment of infants with medical conditions unique to neonates including addressing the body’s photo-biological response to daylight and the visual lighting spectrum and how to apply it. The lighting design intent in the NICU is to create a space for healing, care, and respite for the newborns, their families, and caregivers.
Deciphering Sustainability: Understanding The Environmental Impact of a Lighting System | 1 LU/HSW
Many designers and engineers have made great strides in reducing the amount of power needed for a lighting design solution. As we strive to decarbonize, we can look deeper into questions of materials used in luminaires. Where are they sourced? Are harmful chemicals used? Are the luminaires designed with the least amount of carbon footprint possible? How is this measured? These and other questions will be discussed along with a presentation of an example of an environmental impact report for lighting materials and a design philosophy that puts sustainability first and foremost in design decisions.
Why Buy American Act & Build America, Buy America Act Compliance Matters for Lighting Specification | 1 LU/HSW
This course provides architects and design professionals with the essential knowledge to specify lighting products that comply with the Buy American Act (BAA) and the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). Participants will gain a clear understanding of the federal sourcing requirements, how they impact project specifications, and strategies for ensuring compliance when selecting materials and products for federally funded projects. The course will also cover key differences between the two acts, compliance challenges, and best practices for working with manufacturers and suppliers.
Integrated Ceiling Illumination: Exploring Lighting Solutions That Take Installation To Architectural Integration | 1 LU/HSW
This course explores how purpose-built lighting solutions integrate seamlessly with ceiling systems to support architectural integrity, simplify installation, and streamline the specification process. Participants will learn how to best interface with stakeholders involved in a ceiling integration project as there is a level of complexity that complicates these projects. This learning course can be seen as a best practice guide to navigating ceiling integration collaboration between specifiers, manufacturers and contractors.
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