To earn the Lighting Specialist (LS) designation, ALA members must purchase and review the Residential Lighting Training Manual and pass a final exam. Members may choose to complete self-study at their own pace or attend a four-day Residential Lighting Training Course, offered at least once a year.
The manual encompasses every aspect of the residential lighting industry, including industry trends, technology, and technical developments.
The LS final exam may be taken online by contacting the ALA. A score of at least 80 percent is needed on the Final Examination of the training manual to become an ALA Lighting Specialist. Exam certification is for ALA members only, non-members will not be recognized for Lighting Specialist.
Training manuals may be through our new ALA member website here: ordered online or through Nici Juneau at nici@alalighting.com. If you need assistance logging in to Glue Up the new member site, please contact Nici Juneau.
Please contact Nici Juneau at nici@alalighting.com to be enrolled in your final exam.
RECERTIFICATION: To maintain your certification, you must recertify every two years by earning 4 CEU credit hours through ALA-approved training. The CEU credit hours may be earned at any time within the two-year time frame. Recertification fee: $40.
Download the recertification application here and pay online here.