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
🚀 Is AC power becoming obsolete?
In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, entrepreneur & engineer Bolis Ibrahim breaks down a massive shift happening in buildings: the move from AC to DC power.
⚡ Key takeaways:
– Most modern devices (LEDs, laptops, EVs, solar) already run on DC
– Today’s buildings waste energy constantly converting AC → DC
– DC systems can eliminate bulky drivers, reduce failures, and cut inefficiencies
– New wiring methods = less copper, less conduit, lower costs
– Emerging standards (like USB-C power) are pushing DC adoption even further
– The future? Hybrid buildings now → fully DC-powered later
💡 Bottom line: We’re potentially witnessing a transformation as big as Tesla vs Edison… again. #Lighting #Engineering #Energy #Innovation #SmartBuildings #dcpower
Connect with Bolis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolis/ https://www.cencepower.com/
Sponsor: MaxLite, www.maxlite.com
