Become a Member
Join leading lighting distributors, vendor manufacturers and lighting-focused associate members in helping to move the industry forward. As a NAILD member you have access to and share abundant lighting knowledge, networking and training resources while staying ahead of the curve on cutting-edge lighting technology advances and design trends.
Legacy Training Programs
The LS-I and LS-II training programs provide companies in the lighting industry with a measurable and systematic way to help educate staff, recognize their achievements and strengthen their knowledge of lighting fundamentals. Learn more…
The LS-I program helps build staff confidence and competence in talking with customers about lighting products and guiding their buying decisions. Learn more…
LS-II takes your lighting expertise and sales skills to the next level to transform course participants from “product providers” to trusted lighting solutions professionals. Learn more…
Continuing Education
LS-Evolve is NAILD’s exclusive online training program featuring a semi-freeform modular structure where learners are empowered to pick and choose which module(s) they wish to study, on-demand.
Learn at your own pace and keep coming back for continued access to all the latest modules as we regularly add more great lighting knowledge to help grow your business to the next level!
NAILD Lighting Controls Certification
Kickstart your lighting controls knowledge and skills with NAILD’s Lighting Specialist in Controls (LS-C) training! Registration is now open! Choose one of three tracks for specialization in either the design, distribution or installation of lighting controls. Certificate holders will be able to design, distribute, or install select products by the endorsing vendors. Questions? Check out the LS-C FAQ page or check out the LS-C Instructor Bios.
Stay Tuned for 2026 Schedule
New LS Evolve Modules
Get a Grip on Lighting
The Official Podcast of NAILD
This is it. The final episode (side 1) of The Get a Grip on Lighting Podcast. Michael and Greg reflect on the past 8 years and 400+ episodes.
Sponsor: Keystone, www.keystonetech.com
Restoring Darkness
A Podcast about Light Pollution and the Importance of Darkness
Scott Wachter sneaks back in to discuss a 2016 ONA about losing sight of the stars and how we can preserve that memory
This review episode is sponsored by Hobbylink Japan
Lighting Controls Podcast
Discussing the intricacies and unique challenges of lighting controls in commercial applications
🎙️ From Fixtures to Full Control: The Lighting Industry Shift
In this episode, we dive into the real transition happening in lighting—moving from simply selling fixtures to delivering full lighting control solutions.
Jon shares what it’s actually like making that leap:
⚡ Why selling controls is a totally different game
⚡ The importance of asking the right questions early (“the pre-game”)
⚡ How most clients only want simple automation—but miss bigger opportunities
⚡ The growing role of wireless, IoT, and energy efficiency
We also explore unique challenges in the Canadian market—from 347V systems to code differences—and why standardizing controls design could change everything.
💡 Bottom line:
It’s no longer “Do you want controls?”
It’s “What do you want your lights to do?”
Connect with Jonathan:
https://www.standardpro.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanperlis
Sponsor: mwConnect, mwconnect.us
