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Basics of Lighting Technology
Learn the knowledge in three modules

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Our online courses raise awareness for light and the quality of light. They provide clear and compact knowledge for all those who deal professionally with light, e.g. reading and understanding of photometric data, developing a basic understanding for lighting concepts and being aware of the most important aspects to consider when selecting luminaires. The online course is divided into three modules which can be booked separately: Principles of Light, Lamps and Luminaires, Lighting Design.

Price
645 EUR excl. VAT

Type
Online course

Content
3 modules

Procedure
Learning platform with knowledge testing through short tests

Target group
Lighting designers, sales staff, electrical engineers, career changers and anyone who wants to learn the basics of lighting technology

Certificate
After successful completion of all modules

We show you the diverse properties of light and the special qualities of daylight

 

Content
 

Module 1
Principles of Light
You discover the numerous properties of light and the special qualities of daylight. You learn about all the important basic terms used in lighting technology needed to analyse and plan lighting installations.

  • Fascination of light
  • Qualities of daylight
  • Perception of light
  • Dimensions, terms and units in lighting technology


Module 2
Lamps and Luminaires
We explain the principles of light generation and you gain an insight into the technical requirements for lighting installations. We provide an overview of the main types of luminaires and criteria for evaluating the quality of light.

  • Principles of light generation
  • Luminaires
  • Protection classes
  • Glare reduction
  • Light and the environment


Module 3
Lighting design
Explanation of the most important lighting strategies and regulations for the layout and dimensioning of luminaires. A summary of the essential features of good lighting assists you in the selection of suitable luminaires for attractive lighting design.

  • Lighting design
  • Recommendations for good lighting
  • Measuring illuminance
  • Maintenance of lighting installations

 

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Learn how we perceive light

 

You learn all the important basic lighting terms and physical parameters for analysing and planning lighting systems

 

We explain graphical presentation standards that describe the lighting effect of products and what information you can take from them

 

Trainer

Klaus Bieckmann
Dipl.-Ing. Innenarchitektur
Team leader
Lighting design and technology

Stefan Hiltawsky
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Elektrotechnik
Head of light measurement laboratory, Lighting calculations

 

Cornelia Wuttke
Dipl.-Ing. Architektur
Lighting design, Photometric laboratory, Consulting

 

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