Design Track Expanded for NAILD Lighting Specialist in Controls (LS-C) Certification Program Live T
Design Track Expanded for NAILD Lighting Specialist in Controls (LS-C) Certification Program Live Training in Dallas
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Due to overwhelming demand, The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD) has expanded the number of available live registrations for LS-CS (Specialist) track in the Lighting Specialist in Controls (LS-C) Certification program.
The course is one of three tracks offered in a two-day intensive program hosted at Dallas Market Center preceding the June 18-21 edition of Lightovation, which is the largest residential lighting show in North America. The two-day, intensive Lighting Specialist in Controls (LS-C) course will be held June 16-17 with an exam on June 18.
The NAILD LS-C Certification Program was developed to bridge the knowledge gap in lighting controls within the distribution channel of the industry. To address this, the program provides structured training and formalized certification, enhancing professionals' ability to deliver efficient, code-compliant, budget-friendly, and quality lighting control solutions for small-scale projects.
The program offers a choice of three certification tracks: LS-CD (Distribution), LS-CS (Specialist), or LS-CI (Installation). Participants will select one track for the June training and will have future opportunities to take other tracks. NAILD recommends larger groups to consider certifying at least one staff member in each track, since each builds distinct expertise.
Capacity for the June LS-CS (Specialist) training has been expanded to accommodate demand to ensure that more participants can take advantage of this critical training opportunity. This course is for individuals or companies that frequently encounter incomplete or unclear project documentation. This certification trains staff to transform blank reflected ceiling plans into complete lighting controls layouts, control intent narratives, and one-line diagrams to enable the sales team to generate a BOM and quotation with confidence.
Limited space is still available in the other two tracks as well.
LS-CD training is recommended for individuals or companies interested in learning how to sell, stock, and coordinate lighting controls. LS-CD certified professionals will learn how to interpret project documentation, generate a bill of materials (BOM), and create accurate quotations. For companies that work primarily with specifiers and skilled installers, this track will help them manage lighting control system sales and coordination for well-documented projects.
The LS-CI track is for individuals or companies who want to offer oversight and support services during and after installation. This training provides the ability to guide contractors on proper installation procedures, educate end-users on system operation, and provide ongoing project support.
Certification instructors will be Ron Kuszmar (LS-CD track), Vice President of Architectural & Theatrical Lighting at Port Lighting; C. Webster Marsh (LS-CS track), owner of Penumbra Controls; and Chris O’Shea (LS-CI track), Head of Marketing and Business Development at Control Force.
Deadline to sign up for this live training is May 12. The registration fee ($599 for NAILD members and $699 for non-members) includes registration for the full June 18-21 Lightovation show, and participants will receive a guided tour of DMC’s 1 million square foot permanent lighting marketplace following the certification exam on June 18. To register and for more information, visit www.naild.org/ls-c.
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