In this special debrief episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, hosts Webster Marsh, Ron Kuszmar, and Chris O'Shea—who also happen to be instructors—recap the inaugural session of the Lighting Specialist in Controls (LS-C) certification program (naild.org/ls-c/) hosted at Lightovation in June 2025. 

🔥 Highlights from the episode: 

- 🧠 Behind the scenes of creating and delivering the LS-C certification 

- 🎯 Three skill tracks: Distribution, Design, Installation 

- 👩‍🎓 Anecdotes about student engagement, unexpected challenges, and successful learning pivots 

- 🛠️ Deep dive into the importance of soft skills, pre-wire coordination, and deciphering manufacturer documentation 

- 🔁 Reflections on terminology inconsistencies across lighting control systems 

- 🏁 The open-book final exam—turned group learning session due to tech hiccups—revealed strong participation and critical thinking 

- 💡 Takeaways for manufacturers, technicians, designers, and distributors alike The team also shares insights on future improvements, broader industry applicability beyond NAILD members, and excitement for the next certification session. 

🔗 Website & Details: Visit lightingcontrolspodcast.com to explore previous episodes, certification info, and stay tuned for the next LS-C opportunity. 

👉 Whether you’re a distributor, designer, rep, or technician—this episode shows how the LS-C program is equipping lighting professionals for the future. Subscribe, listen, and share if you’re ready to level up in lighting controls! 💡 

Connect with Chris: www.controlforce.com 

Sponsor: Dali Alliance, https://www.dali-alliance.org