The Light and Health Research Center’s (LHRC) is again offering two online professional certificate courses in 2026. These interactive educational offerings will be led by LHRC faculty and staff who are the foremost experts in their fields. Courses begin in September, and registration for the classes is now open.
Dan Frering, the LHRC’s education program director said, “previous sessions of these courses have been highly rated by participants.” One attendee of last year’s light and health course commented, “This was an excellent course, and the instructors were extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this to anyone working in the lighting field.”
The 2026 educational programs include:
Online Professional Certificate Course in Lighting Design
September 10, 2026 – November 12, 2026
This 10-week online professional certificate course in lighting design provides the knowledge and skills needed to help those in professions related to lighting to begin or improve their practice in architectural lighting design for a wide variety of interior and exterior spaces. More information and registration can be found at:
https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/light-health/education/professional-certificate-lighting-design
Online Certificate Course in Light and Human Health
September 23, 2026 – October 21, 2026
This 5-week online, interactive certificate course provides a solid understanding of the latest research about the interaction between light and human health, as well as information on how to use the power of light to improve health and wellbeing in schools, offices, hospitals, homes and other settings. More information and registration can be found at:
https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/light-health/education/online-certificate-light-and-human-health
