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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 have 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.

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.

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



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