Advance your lighting expertise with NXT Level Training
In commercial lighting, knowing the basics of LED retrofits and standard fixture replacements is no longer enough. To stand out against competitors, it means understanding integrated technologies like luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLCs), applying best practices to meet customer demands, and deliver energy savings.
NXT Level Training is a free, comprehensive online training program designed to help individuals and teams design, sell, and install commercial lighting projects including retrofits, major renovations, and new construction.
Designed for individuals and teams, like business owners and operators, utility account managers, electrical contractors, and lighting designers, this flexible training builds confidence in today’s lighting industry.
Upon completion, participants will receive exclusive certification on the NXT Level Designation List. Plus, electrical contractors can earn CEUs along the way.
Two Levels of On-Demand Learning
NXT Level 1
Ideal for those new to the industry or those looking to round out their knowledge, NXT Level 1 offers a complete introduction to lighting fundamentals—from technology to utility programs to project planning.
Delivered as seven self-paced, online modules (about one hour each), the course builds a foundational understanding of commercial lighting. Experienced professionals may qualify to skip directly to NXT Level 1 exam or directly to Level 2.
NXT Level 2
NXT Level 2 builds on the initial fundamental training and dives even deeper into advanced retrofit strategies, emphasizing lighting control strategies and applications.
The training starts with a six-hour interactive workshop covering:
- Key factors evaluating lighting system performance
- In-depth LED technology and applications
- Currenting lighting control technologies and their practical applications
Get Trained On:
Selling
Communicate the full value of advanced lighting, including LLLCs. Demonstrate ROI to customers, backed by utility incentives and long-term savings.
Design
Stay up to date with the latest lighting technologies and design strategies, with a focus on integrating lighting controls all your lighting applications.
Install
Learn about current lighting controls and apply the best practices to deliver reliable installations.
What others are saying
You have to stay current. My objective is to always be a trusted resource for my customers. I need to know more about product and technology options than they do to help them make good choices that they otherwise wouldn’t have access to.
NXT Level 2 training very clearly demonstrates how to properly perform a lighting energy audit. The training places an emphasis on providing clarity to the customer, which should always be the primary goal.
Why does this matter?
The Minnesota lighting industry is moving towards higher efficiency standards and LLLCs are emerging as a key technology. NXT Level Training, supported by the LLLC Initiative, is helping prepare the market to meet the shift. This training is designed to empower lighting professionals with knowledge to lead the change, deliver high-quality projects, and meet customer goals.
Ready to raise your game?