Smart Home Lighting Design & Control

Mon, Nov 3, 2025 - Wed, Nov 5, 2025

Course Overview

Lighting control installation can be a profitable area for residential integrators. However, systems should be designed, installed and documented correctly for long-term reliability. Lighting technology has advanced a great deal in recent years. It is now a highly complex field.

This 3-day course starts by exploring lamp types, their characteristics and capabilities. A strong emphasis is placed upon the science behind the 'art' of lighting. Other subjects covered include colour temperature, power law, series vs. parallel wiring, voltage drop and cabling sizing. All technical discussions reference the BS7671 electrical standards.

Following on from the lighting fundamentals covered on the first day, day 2 provides a more in-depth understanding of the subject. It focuses on the practical application of lighting control in the residential market.

Day 3 looks at lighting control documentation and panel building for a competent person. This day will provide you with the skills to build lighting control panels and produce documentation that can be used onsite to install and verify lighting controls.

If your business is looking at lighting as a new service, then this package is the ideal introduction to this interesting and profitable sector.

This three-day course is a great way to get a complete understanding of how lighting fits into a connected home.

This Training is ideal for:

• Senior technicians looking to move into a designer role.
• Existing designers that are new to lighting control.
• Individuals working towards the CEDIA IST and ESC-D certifications

Outcomes of the Course:

The CEDIA Lighting Design & Control training covers lamp types, their characteristics, and capabilities, emphasising the science behind lighting. With in-depth information on DALI, DMX, RGBW, colour temperature, power laws, wiring methods, voltage drop, and cabling sizing, all in accordance with BS7671 electrical standards, participants can expect to leave the course with a deep understanding of lighting fundamentals and practical applications in the residential market. 

After completing the training, participants will be able to identify and implement complex lighting control solutions, adhere to lighting control system regulations, and understand energy and eco considerations. These skills can be applied to enhance residential lighting projects, ensuring long-term reliability and profitability. 

Day 1 - Lighting Foundation Module

The first day of this course covers the fundamentals of lighting design. By the end of the day, you will:

• Understand different lamp types
• Identify the different transformer and ballast types
• Provide fundamental science needed for lighting control system design
• Understand different dimming control methods

Day 2 – Lighting Advanced Module

The second day of the lighting design training will focus on residential lighting control. By the end of the day, you will: 

• Understand the lighting control system regulations
• Identify, solve and implement complex lighting control solutions
• Explore ancillary devices and their wiring requirements
• Understand the energy and eco considerations

Day 3 – Lighting Panel Design & Build Module

The third day of the lighting design training will focus on residential lighting documentation and panel design. By the end of the day, you will:

• Understand the lighting control system documentation,
• Provide fundamental skills for panel building and design,
• Identify, solve and Testing requirements and electrical tests
• Understand installation considerations

Instructor Bio – Simon Buddle

Simon works as a consultant and trainer across the globe. With a strong focus on low voltage services design, KNX, BMS and Part L compliance for both M&E consultants and residential clients alike Simon provides design services to the industry. Simon also works as a lead instructor for CEDIA EMEA.

Simon moved into the hi-fi industry via Grahams HiFi in north London. He has spent thirty-six years in the custom install business, starting as an Installation Engineer and moving to Installation Manager at the world-renowned hi-fi specialists, Linn Product. Simon spent seventeen years at one of London’s leading design consultancy as a systems designer, programmer, and Technical Director.

Course Fees

Member Pricing

• 3-day Smart Home Lighting Package (Member) - £499 + VAT
• Individual Days (Member) - £199 + VAT

Non-Member Pricing

• 3-day Smart Home Lighting Package (Non-Member) - £799 + VAT
• Individual Days (Non-Member) - £299 + VAT

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. For any questions on attending this course, please reach out to Emma McMylor - emcmylor@cedia.org / 01480 585614.