Lighting Design and Engineering

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Starting from September 2026, enrollment open now
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Why this program

Lighting design is evolving rapidly. Emerging technologies, intelligent systems, and a deeper understanding of light’s impact on human well-being demand that lighting professionals stay at the forefront of innovation. However, academic-level programs that are tailored to working professionals and address intelligent lighting in depth remain scarce.

Designed for professionals

This online learning program is designed to close this gap in lighting design. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or early-career professional, this program offers a unique opportunity to refresh and deepen your knowledge and expertise, explore cutting-edge developments, and contribute to human-centered lighting solutions. Developed in collaboration with the Intelligent Lighting Institute at TU/e, the program combines online flexibility with hands-on, challenge-based learning (CBL) activities.

Early access cohort – Your opportunity

As we launch this program, we invite you to join the pilot edition featuring three foundational module series, offered at a significantly reduced program fee. As a participant, you’ll gain early access to practical content designed for professionals and have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of lighting education by providing valuable feedback.

What you will learn


Apply lighting fundamentals	Understand and apply the dual nature of light and distinguish between radiometric and photometric quantities in lighting design.
Understand integrative lighting strategies	Understand the principles of integrative lighting to design future-proof, human-centric lighting environments.


Apply lighting fundamentals	Name light measure tools
Understand integrative lighting strategies	Design for both visual and biological impact


Apply lighting fundamentals	Select and name appropriate measurement instruments, accounting for sensor sensitivity, calibration and industry norms.
Understand integrative lighting strategies	Create lighting solutions that not only optimize visual performance but also support health and well-being through non-visual effects.

Apply lighting fundamentals	Understand integrative lighting strategies
Understand and apply the dual nature of light and distinguish between radiometric and photometric quantities in lighting design.	Understand the principles of integrative lighting to design future-proof, human-centric lighting environments.
Name light measure tools	Design for both visual and biological impact
Select and name appropriate measurement instruments, accounting for sensor sensitivity, calibration and industry norms.	Create lighting solutions that not only optimize visual performance but also support health and well-being through non-visual effects.

Program setup

The program consists of three module series:

Fundamentals of Light
Photometry
Interaction of Light and Human

Each module series takes approximately 3–4 hours to complete. The course is online with real-world challenges, collaborative sessions and coaching in a virtual environment. Learning is personalized via a Learning Experience Platform (LXP) powered by AI. Based on an initial intake, participants receive tailored learning advice, with the flexibility to explore topics beyond the core curriculum.

For whom?

This program is intended for professionals in the lighting industry, including:

Lighting designers
Engineers and technical specialists
Professionals from architectural firms, energy companies or lighting manufacturers

Participants should hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree and have a basic understanding of lighting concepts and terminology. The program is suitable for both early-career professionals and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen or refresh their knowledge.

If you have an interest in the program but are unsure about your eligibility, please contact us for more information.

Meet our teachers

[Assistant Professor

Mariëlle Aarts](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/researchers/marielle-aarts)[Assistant Professor

Juliëtte van Duijnhoven](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/researchers/juliette-van-duijnhoven)[TU/e Fellow

Elke den Ouden](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/researchers/elke-den-ouden)


Certificate	Participants will receive a digital certificate of participation upon completion of the modules.

Certificate
Participants will receive a digital certificate of participation upon completion of the modules.

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We’re happy to provide you with more details about our program or discuss how we can tailor them to your needs. Feel free to get in touch.