The Fundamentals of Lighting course, offered by Current Lighting, Inc., is designed for individuals who are new to the lighting industry and seeking a foundational understanding of key terminology, concepts, and practical applications. This introductory program provides clear definitions of essential lighting terms, explores best practices in lighting design, examines the interplay of light and color, and delivers a comprehensive overview of LED lighting technologies and their performance characteristics.

This course is ideal for participants who are beginning their careers in lighting, recently joined a lighting agency, or simply wish to expand their knowledge of effective LED lighting solutions.

*This course is intended for Current Lighting agents only*

The New Agent / LitePro DLX Training Program is designed specifically for our agency partners who have recently added team members needing foundational training on Current Lighting and its full product portfolio.

During the first two days, participants will receive a comprehensive overview of all product categories within the Current Lighting portfolio—including indoor, outdoor, and controls solutions—along with detailed explanations of key features and benefits.

An optional third day is available for attendees who wish to receive hands-on instruction in the LitePro DLX application. This session provides practical training on creating lighting layouts and designs using Current’s LitePro DLX platform.

*This course is intended for Current Lighting agents only*

Current Lighting’s ACES program allows qualified individuals across our agency network to present AIA accredited material under Current’s AIA CES provider number. During this training program, you will learn one of our new AIA accredited courses to present out in the field.

Description: This 2.5-day course will teach attendees how to install, program, operate and maintain an NX Lighting Controls System. Attendees will get hands-on experience working with actual product, sample applications and configuring those systems through the NX Lighting Control app. Takeaways include: system design, use case/sequence of operation, installation best practices, basic start-up, programming procedures/techniques and troubleshooting for both wired and wireless NX Systems, and connecting and using the NX Area Controller.

*This course is intended for agents representing Current’s HLI brand portfolio.

Learning Objectives:
Understand the product details and applications of NX Lighting Controls Wired Systems
Program and test core functionality of a local NX System
Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of an installed NX System

Note: This course requires signed Field Service Contract and approval by NX Lighting Controls Field Service Management

Description: This in-depth 3.5-day training course is designed for Field Service Engineers who will be providing onsite support and startup services to NX Lighting Controls customers. Attendees will be introduced to NX Lighting Controls policies and procedures, learn about available resources and how to use them, and how to complete documentation and reports. Attendees will work with actual products, programming, and testing tools. Takeaways include learning how to verify system installation, identifying and troubleshooting installation issues, configuring, and programming NX System components to meet provided sequence of operations using the NX Lighting Control app and NX Site Manager, as well as other programming and troubleshooting tools.

Learning Objectives:
Gain an in-depth understanding of NX Lighting Controls Field Service policies and procedures
Learn how to provide required field service reports & documentation
Learn how to work with and utilize Field Service support resources
Gain an in-depth understanding of all NX Components
Learn how to configure and program wired and wireless NX Systems
 

Prerequisites:
Prior field service experience, in-depth knowledge & understanding of building electrical systems In-depth understanding of lighting control systems
 

Note: This course requires signed Field Service Contract and approval by NX Lighting Controls Field Service Management

Description: This in-depth 2.5-day training course is designed for Advanced Field Service Engineers who will be providing onsite support and startup services to NX Lighting Controls customers that utilize NX Site Manager. Attendees will work with actual products, programming, and testing tools. Takeaways include learning how to verify system installation, identifying and troubleshooting installation issues, configuring, and programming NX System components to meet provided sequence of operations using the NX Lighting Control app and NX Site Manager, as well as other programming and troubleshooting tools.

Learning Objectives:
Gain an in-depth understanding of the NX Networked System Architecture NX Lighting Controls system architecture
Learn how to configure both standalone NX Site Manager systems and Site Manager + Site Manager Adapter(s) systems
Learn how to configure Site Manager’s Client Management, Application Management and Device Management modules
Learn the various Site Manager device discovery modes and when to use them
Learn how to create and configure Areas, Zones, Groups, Schedules and Presets using Site Manager
Learn how to configure NX devices using Site Manager (includes schedule-based occupancy and companion-zone settings)
Learn how to configure and view Site Manager Alarms and Events
Learn how to generate and install license keys for the optional Site Manager modules
Learn how to configure and use Site Manager’s optional modules (Floor Plan, Energy Dashboard, and Space Utilization)
Learn how to configure and troubleshoot an NX Networked system
Learn how to configure, deploy and test NX Wireless mesh network(s)
Learn how to configure Site Manager’s BACnet settings for BMS system integration
 

Prerequisites:
Successful completion of NX Lighting Controls™ System – FSE1 Training Course
Successful completion of NX Lighting Controls™ System – FSE1 Training Course Certification Exam
Laptop with an ethernet network port or USB ethernet port adapter.
Laptop administrator rights (e.g., Course requires the ability to download files and change Laptop IP addresses)
One year in field experience as an FSE1

Description: During this half-day virtual course, attendees will participate in an interactive approach to controls applications. Instructors will provide product information, and then show students how to apply products to put together a lighting control solution, develop a sequence of operation, and validate their design. Attendees will use NX Lighting Controls tools, such as Bluebeam, to create lighting control layouts, take-off quantities for quotations, and produce project submittals.

Learning Objectives:
Learn how to apply NX System components to real world applications
Learn how to develop and verify a sequence of operation that provide a code compliant user centric lighting control system
Learn how to develop a bill of material, quotation and produce a submittal package

Suggested Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Controls and Product & Systems Applications for Controls

During this 1.5‑hour virtual course, attendees will participate in an interactive approach to inverter applications. Instructors will provide product information and demonstrate how to apply products for inverter solutions using power plans, Division 26 specifications, or competitive crosses. Attendees will use the InverterSuite tool to create inverter model numbers, provide bid quotes, and produce project submittals.

During this 2-hour virtual course, attendees will learn about Litecontrol Custom products and how to create tailored lighting designs that bring their unique visions to life. The course will also cover using the Light Control Submittal tool to guide and support the design and documentation required for projects of any size and through any type of sales channel.

During this half-day virtual course, attendees will participate in an interactive approach to basic lighting design in rectangular spaces using LitePro DLX software. LitePro DLX is a fully 3D lighting design software provided by Current at no cost. LitePro makes interior and exterior lighting design easy.