NEMRA Lighting Division Partners with IES Partner to Launch Online Lighting Training
Key Takeaways
- The curriculum features four progressive levels tailored to different experience and application scenarios, ensuring relevant and effective learning.
- Designed exclusively for NEMRA lighting agent and manufacturer members, the program emphasizes collaboration, education, and adding value throughout the design process.
- Partnering with IES allows participants to earn CEUs toward LC certification, supporting professional development and industry credibility.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA) Lighting Division and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) launched the NEMRA Lighting Stepped Educational Curriculum, a multi-tier online educational program intended to elevate lighting knowledge.
“We are excited to announce the launch of the NEMRA Lighting Stepped Educational Curriculum. This first-of-its-kind program offers universal training in lighting and controls, across all experience levels, exclusively for NEMRA lighting agent and manufacturer members,” said Jeff Bristol, divisional VP of NEMRA Lighting. “IES was the right partner for creating this unique e-learning portal, as they award thousands of CEUs to dedicated learners for LC certification each year. Regardless of whether you are new to lighting and taking the courses as part of your employee onboarding process, or you are advanced and preparing to take your LC exam, we want NEMRA Lighting to be our members’ go-to for training and educational needs.”
The curriculum builds on NEMRA Lighting's core focus on education and reflects its commitment to raising consistency, knowledge and collaboration across the industry. To work effectively with specifiers, architects and engineers, lighting agents and manufacturers must go beyond selling — they need to educate, collaborate and add value throughout the design process. Expertly crafted by lighting leaders, the curriculum bridges a key knowledge gap. To meet the growing demand for comprehensive lighting education and skills development, the platform builds on lighting and controls expertise while preparing participants for broader industry certifications.The NEMRA Lighting Stepped Educational Curriculum is comprised of four progressive levels, each tailored to meet real customer and application scenarios, along with expert input around key lighting topics, to ensure the lighting agents and manufacturers develop the right expertise to serve their audiences effectively.
“The lighting industry has grown more complex, and so have the expectations of its specifiers,” said Bristol. “Our partnership with IES ensures that the Stepped Educational Curriculum not only sets a high bar for educational consistency but also provides comprehensive, accessible content that truly advances the industry. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting members, fostering collaboration, and strengthening the role of both lighting agents and manufacturers. Enrolling in the program is an investment in yourself.”
Brienne Willcock, director of Education and Standards at IES, added, “We admire NEMRA Lighting for being proactive about education. By committing to structured learning, NEMRA Lighting members not only improve their skills but also elevate the professionalism and credibility of independent representatives. This curriculum positions participants as strategic partners in the process of selecting quality lighting, delivering better outcomes for every stakeholder involved. In an industry where knowledge is valued and credibility is currency, the NEMRA Lighting Stepped Educational Curriculum offers a clear, accessible path forward.”