AIA / CEU Courses
2026 PRESENTATIONS
Presentations vary between in person or remote presentations depending on availability and necessity. If you would like more information or would like to schedule a course, please reach out to your sales representative or click “request a class” below.
Course: THE DECORATIVE LIGHTING FIXTURE OF THE CENTURY – 1 HSW CREDIT
- Description: In this fully accredited introductory course, you will discover the world and history of Reflective Luminaire Manufacturer Lighting. Learn about the key individuals who influenced this style, the manufacturing techniques commonly used to create these fixtures, and different decorative finishing methods.
- Presented: in your office by Cole Paulson from Barn Light Electric accompanied by a Florida Lighting Associates Representative.
Course: CONTROLS FIRST – 1 HSW CREDIT
- Description: This course explores the concept and advantages of Luminaire Level Lighting Control (LLLC), with a focus on wireless mesh systems. Participants will learn to define LLLC, understand the key drivers behind the shift toward wireless mesh technology, and identify the cascading benefits of LLLC throughout the design and project lifecycle. The course emphasizes a “Controls First” approach to maximize the value and impact of intelligent lighting control systems.
- Presented: in your office by a Florida Lighting Associates representative.
Course: THE ARCHITECT’S GUIDE TO NFPA 101 & UL 924 – 1 LU-HSW CREDIT
- Description: Emergency lighting inverters provide reliable, sustainable, and scalable alternatives to traditional emergency lighting with the ability to leverage existing fixtures, reduce maintenance costs, and simplify installations.
- Presented: in person or remote by Ryan Zukow from Crucial Power Products.
Course: NIGHT LIGHTS: ADDRESSING LIGHT POLLUTION AND DARK SKY – 1 LU-HSW CREDIT
- Description: This course investigates light pollution, artificial skyglow, and DarkSky compliance. We will focus on causes, effects, and proper solutions for lessening light pollution. In addition, attendees will discover the proper methods for selecting luminaires that meet DarkSky guidelines. Lighting controls will also be explored as a means of reducing overall energy while still meeting recommended practices for reducing light pollution.
Course: LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR ARCHITECTS – 1 LU CREDIT
- Lighting Controls for Architects focuses on the specific needs, challenges, and best practices for architects specifying control systems. Control Intent Narrative and Sequence of Operation writing is explored to further equip architects with the knowledge needed to satisfy the requirements of lighting control systems while meeting the owner requirements and maintaining the design intent.
Course: SO MANY OPTIONS! LED LUMINAIRE SELECTION – 1 LU CREDIT
- Description: This course explores and investigates indoor and outdoor luminaire types and applications. Many of the most common lighting challenges stem from uncertainty of which luminaire is the best choice for an application. Specific applications, common environments, and best practice information is discussed to better prepare lighting specifiers for making the proper choices for LED luminaires.
Course: LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR ENERGY CODES – 1 LU-HSW CREDIT
- Description: This course will provide an overview of the most current codes and standards, primarily ASHRAE and Title 24 and how to comply with lighting controls. Attendees will learn who writes the codes that apply to interior lighting, and understand code requirements that are needed for basic installations. This course will help you to determine the need for automatic shutoff, local control, or multi- level lighting. It will also help you evaluate the need between time-based controls and distributed control options.
Course: LIGHTING THE SPATIAL ENVELOPE – 1 LU CREDIT
- Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of cove and perimeter lighting and how these techniques make commercial spaces feel brighter, clearer, and more visually comfortable. This course highlights simple design principles – like vertical illumination, wall washing, grazing and glare control – that help define space, improve user experience, and enhance architectural features. Participants will also learn basic guidelines for choosing optics, planning geometry, and integrating controls to create clean, consistent, and energy-efficient lighting desings.
Course: LIGHTING THE SILENT GIANT: DATA CENTER LIGHTING – 1 LU-HSW
- Description: Data centers operate continuously and quietly behind the scenes, yet they depend on effective lighting to support safety, maintenance accuracy, and operational reliability. This course introduces lighting professionals to the unique requirements of data center environments, including best practices for illuminance, product selection, controls, and human factors. Attendees will gain practical insight into how good lighting design supports uptime, energy efficiency, and sage operations in mission-critical facilities.
Presented in your office or remote by a Current Lighting or Florida Lighting Associates representative.
Course: ACOUSTICS AND NOISE MANAGEMENT – 1 HSW CREDIT
- Description: This course is intended to educate architects, designers, and specifiers about acoustic lighting, a groundbreaking technology that decreases noise while also illuminating a space. Acoustic technology can maximize human wellness by increasing focus, which increases productivity, and provides a comfortable environment for those with sensory issues. In this way, acoustic lighting is one step toward creating a comfortable environment with a human-focused application.
Course: MAKING INFORMED DESIGN CHOICES – 1 HSW CREDIT
- Description: Dive deep into the intricacies of architectural lighting as we unravel the complexities of modern manufacturing techniques and cutting-edge technologies utilized by lighting manufacturers. This course meticulously examines the impact of diverse components and materials on luminaire performance, longevity, and aesthetic outcomes. Explore strategies to discern and validate manufacturers’ claims by employing precise questioning techniques and demanding thorough documentation. Equip yourself with the technical prowess to master the art of lighting specification, ensuring precision and excellence in every project
Course: ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING WITHOUT LIMITS – 1 HSW CREDIT
- Description: This course illustrates the latest development in dynamic lighting and how different variations of dynamic lighting can be utilized when planning and designing any space. Dynamic lighting can be utilized to enhance spaces, most importantly influencing human health through mood, energy, productivity, and relaxation. The main three types of dynamic lighting covered in this course are Tunable White, Smart Hue RGB+White, and Dims to Warm, which can be powerfully utilized for creating positive experiences in hospitals, grocery stores, hospitality businesses, and more.
Presented: by a Florida Lighting Associates representative in your office.
Course: 0926-LIGHTING AND THE COLLABORATIVE WORKPLACE – 1 LU/HSW
- Description: Office design is a major component of employee engagement, retention and productivity. Top performing companies recognize that good design is good for business. They create workplaces where focus and collaborative thinking coexist, empowering each individual to excel while facilitating constructive interactions with coworkers. The office of today and tomorrow must address a multi-generational workforce, be humanistic, offer choice, and provide flexibility. While office design and furniture trends have evolved to meet these trends, office lighting has not.
Course: 0621-LET’S CLEAR THE AIR WITH UV-C – 1 LU/HSW
- Description: ASHRAE Standard 241 calls for buildings to implement technologies targeting the control of indoor airborne pathogens and provides long-awaited, actionable guidance for reducing risk to occupant health. Designing buildings to meet the standard, stands to improve a building’s competitive position in the market, support return-to-office initiatives, improve customer experiences, and increase operational resilience in the face of future threats. This course explores the effectiveness of various building system upgrades toward achieving recommended targets for mitigating the transmission of airborne pathogens, explains why experts consider UVGI the essential engineering intervention for combating the spread of disease indoors, and details the benefits of integrating UVGI into architectural lighting systems.
Course: 30-PLANE LIGHTING – UNDERSTANDING OUR RESPONSES TO THE LIGHTING OF ARCHITECTURAL SURFACES – 1LU
- Description: An examination of physiological and psychological responses to the lighting of architectural surfaces. Advantages of asymmetric luminaires in creating impactful, uniform lighting effects are also explored. Topics: Physiological and psychological responses to illuminated surfaces and spaces; considerations for relating light sources to their target surfaces; attributes of asymmetric luminaires; and factors influencing our perception of uniformity.
Presented: over zoom by Zach Zaharewicz or Dave Pfund with The Lighting Quotient. A Florida Lighting Associates Representative can be present in your office.
Course: LIGHTING THAT ATTRACTS – 1 HSW/ LU
- Description: This learning unit explores the visual and psychological connections between architectural lighting and human preference. This program outlines specific factors to consider for improving the emotional connection within an interior space. Proper application of lighting placement, distribution, brightness ratios, acoustic materials, and LED color spectrum can result in aesthetics and physical comfort that exceed occupant expectations. Applying best practices with these design factors can enable gains in retail and hospitality patronage as well as improve employee wellness and retention in working environments.
- Presented: in your office by a Florida Lighting Associates Representative.
Course: LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS & RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR HEALTHCARE TECHNICAL SPACES – 1 LU/HSW
Course: CREATING AN IDEAL SURGICAL WORKSPACE WITH LIGHT – 1 LU/HSW
Course: CLEANROOM CONSTRUCTION AND LIGHTING – 1 LU/HSW
- Presented: in your office by Matthew Brownell from Viscor accompanied by a Florida Lighting Associates Representative.
Course: AN EMPIRICAL APPROACH TO LIGHTING AND WELL BEING – 1 LU/HSW
Course: TRANSFORMING INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS INTO HEALTHY SPACES – 1 LU/HSW
- Presented: in your office by Luca Masella from Zaniboni Lighting accompanied by a Florida Lighting Associates Representative.
