The complete lighting design course

More than just design - lighting specification, plans and drawings, site management

  • Self building your dream home

    You are building the perfect house, you want the lighting to be perfect but dont have the budget for a lighting professional. Take this course and become the professional.

  • Interior Designers - Extra revenue

    You know the impact of great lighting design. Stop outsourcing this valuable business. This course contains professional lighting design theory plus all the technical knowledge you need.

  • You have a passion for great lighting

    Take your dream to the next level. This course will give you everything you need to expand your knowledge and lighting design skills.

Your instructor - Sam Coles

With over 20 years experience as a Lighting Consultant and with her own thriving design consultancy Sam is the perfect instructor to take you through every aspect of Lighting Design.

With a BA Honours degree in Interior Textile Design and qualifications in Interior Design plus numerous business awards she has a vast breadth of experience in all aspects of lighting which will be passed to you during this rewarding course.

Sam brings this course to life with her love of the subject, her incredible knowledge and desire to show how well designed lighting can transorm a space. She has a talent for making technical concepts easy to understand and easy to remember.

She brings a host of anectdotes, tips and tricks gained from her long experience and in-depth knowledge of the business helping you to absorb and remember this fascinating material.

Packed full of features

Create stunning lighting designs. Understand and specify luminaires, fittings and accesories. Create professional drawings and specifications.

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Great value

This course is packed with information, examples, technical help and tips to give you the confidence to tackle any size project.

  • Create stunning lighting designs. Understand and specify different types of lights, fittings and accessories

  • Create professional drawings and specifications for clients, builders and electricians

  • Liase on site with clients and tradesmen and troubleshoot installations with confidence

Course curriculum

  • 1
    Welcome
  • 2
    Module 0 - Preparation
  • 3
    Module 1
  • 4
    Module 2
  • 5
    Module 3
  • 6
    Module 4
  • Terms & Conditions Welcome to Getting Light Right Getting Started Workbook
  • Lesson 1 - The Language of Light and Site Lesson 1 - The Language of Light and Site Workbook Lesson 2 - Types of Lamps and Caps Lesson 2 - Types of Lamps and Caps Workbook Lessons 1 & 2 - Check how you are doing Lesson 3 - You Need a Plan Lesson 3 - You Need a Plan! Workbook Lesson 3 - You Need a Plan Checklist
  • Welcome to Module 1 Lesson 1 - The Four Main Types of Lighting Lesson 1a - Ambient Lighting Workbook Lesson 1b- Task Lighting Workbook Lesson 1c - Accent Lighting Workbook Lesson 1d - Sam's 4th Lighting Type Workbook The Four Main Types of Lighting Quiz Lesson 2 - The Main Types of Light Fitting Lesson 2a - An Introduction to the Main Types of Light Fittings Workbook Lesson 2b - Ceiling Downlights Workbook Lesson 2c - Floor and Step Washers Workbook Lesson 2d - Ground Lights Workbook Lesson 2e - Linear LED Workbook Lesson 2f - Fibre Optic Sets Workbook Lesson 2g - Decorative Lighting Workbook Lesson 3 - Other Considerations Lesson 3 - Other Considerations Workbook Lesson 4 - Layering Light Bonus Video - Layering Light in Action Lesson 4 - Layering Light Workbook Typical Number of Circuits Per Room - 'Trade Tip!' Lesson 5 - How to Select the Right Products for the Job Lesson 5 - How to Select the Right Products for the Job Workbook
  • Introduction to Module 2 Lesson 1 - Lighting Symbols Sam Coles Lighting Symbols Table Lesson 1 - Lighting Symbols Workbook Lesson 1 - Where to find your symbol list worksheet Lesson 2 - Lighting Groups Lesson 2 - Lighting Groups Workbook Lesson 2 - Starting Your Plan Worksheet
  • Module 3 - Introduction Lesson 1 - Designing to Your Budget Lesson 1 - Designing to Your Budget - Workbook Lesson 1 - Designing to Your Budget - Worksheet Lesson 1 - Lighting Presentation Spreadsheet - Blank with Totals Lesson 2 - Creating a Lighting Specification Lesson 2 - Creating your Lighting Specification - Worksheet Lesson 2 - Creating a Lighting Specification - Workbook Lesson 3 - A Visual Reminder Lesson 3 - A Visual Reminder - Worksheet Lesson 3 - A Visual Reminder - Workbook
  • Module 4 - Introduction Module 4 - On site meetings Module 4 - On site meetings - Workbook Module 4 - On site meetings - Worksheet

Price

Includes continual access for the lifetime of the course - the course will be regularly updated to include new legislation and products.