Global Certificate in Lighting Performance Techniques

• Fundamentals of Lighting Design: This unit will cover the basics of lighting design, including the physics of light, color theory, and the psychological effects of light.

• Lighting Performance Metrics: This unit will cover the key performance metrics used in lighting design, including illuminance, luminance, and color rendering index.

• Daylighting Design: This unit will cover the principles of daylighting design, including the use of natural light to reduce energy consumption and improve occupant comfort.

• Electrical Power Distribution for Lighting: This unit will cover the basics of electrical power distribution for lighting, including the use of transformers, ballasts, and drivers.

• Lighting Control Systems: This unit will cover the use of lighting control systems to optimize energy efficiency and occupant comfort, including the use of occupancy sensors, photocells, and time-scheduling.

• Lighting Design Software: This unit will cover the use of lighting design software to create photometric studies and visualizations of lighting designs.

• Sustainable Lighting Practices: This unit will cover the latest sustainable lighting practices, including the use of LED lighting, smart lighting controls, and energy-efficient design.

• Lighting Codes and Standards: This unit will cover the relevant codes and standards for lighting design, including the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) guidelines.

• Lighting Project Management: This unit will cover the project management skills required for lighting design, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with other trades.