NAILD LS-C

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.

LS-CS

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

LS-CD

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

LS-CI

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.

Certification Endorsement

This certification is endorsed and supported by the following groups: