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Educational Opportunities
Educational Opportunities

Outreach education

In addition to our graduate degree program, we offer a number of courses and seminars to practicing professionals and others interested in improving their knowledge of lighting. These continuing education programs include

  • Institutes: Intensive two- to five-day courses on various topics held at the LRC
  • Seminars: One- to three-day programs on lighting technology, design, human factors, and/or lighting applications held at the LRC or at sponsors' sites around the world

Currently, we offer the following outreach education programs:


LED Lighting Institute
In-depth training and hands-on experience in working with the latest LED technologies for a variety of applications

The Daylight Institute
An intensive one or two day seminar for architects, engineers, and other building professionals interested in learning more about daylighting design and daylight harvesting control systems.

The Outdoor Lighting Institute
A two-day course that provides a variety of professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to develop outdoor lighting installations that substantially reduce energy use and light pollution while improving safety and security.

The Photometry Institute
A two-day course designed to inform engineers, technicians, and testing personnel from lighting and related companies about the latest developments in photometric testing and evaluation, including new testing requirements for solid-state light sources and systems.

Lighting Education Online
For building, design, and facility management professionals who want to learn more about light and lighting.

Online Photosensor Tutorial:
A free program for anyone who wants to learn more about this increasingly important energy-saving technology

LED Lighting Institute
Request information about the next LED Lighting Institutes.

Daylight Institute
Request information for one of the upcoming Daylight Institutes.

Outdoor Lighting Institute
Request information about the next Outdoor Lighting Institute.


To have LRC faculty present a program at your site, contact Dan Frering, our manager of education.



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