Certified Lighting Designer Certification Launches

Applications are now being accepted for an international evidence-based certification in architectural lighting design, the Certified Lighting Designer (CLD).

The certification process, governed by the Certified Lighting Design Commission, is designed to assess an individual’s ability to operate as a lead architectural lighting designer in a professional and proficient manner.

The certification was developed in accordance with the best practices of the credentialing industry, under the guidance of a psychometric professional. The multistep, multiyear effort involved an in-depth job task analysis, global surveys and pilot studies to confirm that the certification standards and application process effectively measure proficiency in architectural lighting design.

To apply for the CLD, candidates need a minimum of three years of experience working as a lead lighting designer. They must be able to demonstrate proficiency in up to seven areas, known as domains of practice: goals and outcomes, collaboration, ingenuity, synthesis, science, stewardship and human experience. Candidates will be assessed on written responses to application questions, along with a range of exhibits that support their responses. No tests or specific training are required, nor is membership in any lighting design association.

Applications will be evaluated by multiple reviewers who are experienced and respected within the architectural lighting design profession. Lighting designers who earn the CLD will be required to re-certify every five years to maintain the certification.

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