
Lighting shapes how your home looks, feels, and functions.
This course helps you step beyond basic lighting and gives you the tools to design lighting with confidence, using a layered approach that brings depth, warmth, and balance to every space, while guiding you to the right products to choose along the way.
Course Format: This is a fully online, self-paced course designed to fit around your schedule. The course is delivered through a series of pre-recorded video lessons, supported by downloadable PDF resources that expand on key concepts and provide practical reference material.
Who This Course is For
Homeowners renovating or building
Interior designers and decorators
Anyone who wants to design better-lit homes without relying on trial and error
This is a practical, hands-on course you can apply immediately to real projects. No technical background is required just a curiosity for light and a desire to design with greater depth and intention.
Module 1 – Foundations of Lighting Design
What Is Lighting Design
Layers of Light
Lighting Fixtures & Fittings
Module 2 – Lighting Fundamentals & Language
Lighting Language
Colour Temperature
CRI (Colour Rendering Index)
Glare
IP Ratings
Technical Toolkit
Module 3 – Lighting Techniques
Downlighting
Uplighting
Shelf Lighting
Marker Lighting
Mirror Lighting
Module 4 – Room-by-Room Lighting Design
Introduction to Residential Spaces
Kitchen Lighting
Dining Room Lighting
Bedroom Lighting
Bathroom Lighting
Hallway Lighting
Garden Lighting
Double-Height Ceiling Lighting
Module 5 – Designing a Lighting Plan
How to Design a Lighting Plan
Clarifying Your Vision
Dimming Systems
Sample Lighting Consultation Discussion
Module 6 – Healthy Lighting in the Home
Lighting for Wellbeing & Comfort
Beautifully lit home