NATIONAL COUNCIL ON QUALIFICATIONS FOR

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON QUALIFICATIONS FOR National Council on Qualifications for Lighting ProfessionsEmpowering Excellence in Lighting PracticesThe NCQLP is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 to serve and protect the well-being of the public through effective and efficient lighting practice.Become a Lighting Certified (LC) ProfessionalEstablishing Professional Excellence in LightingLighting is the single mostimportant element.Through a peer-review process, the NCQLP establishes the education, experience and examination requirements for baseline certification across the lighting professions.Learn MoreMake a Donation2025 Candidate HandbookThe 2025 LC Candidate Handbook includes all application materials and detailed information about the Examination.View HandbookRegister for the LCWe offer interested LC examination candidates the ability to complete the application online.Register NowExam DatesAn overview of the NCQLP LC examination online environment.View Exam DatesIntern ProgramQualified students or graduates within one year following graduation with a bachelor’s degree only may take the examination as an Intern.Join Intern Program Lighting CertificationRenewal RequirementsLighting Certified certificants are required to participate in ongoing professional development to maintain their LC designation. Credits earned through professional development activities will be reported in 3-year cycles. A minimum of 36 credits must be submitted in each 3-year cycle in order to maintain certification, or if you have 25 or more years in the lighting professions, you are required to submit only 18 credits.Learn MoreNeed more information about the Lighting Certification?LC certificants must continually learn and develop their skills to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the lighting industry, that way they can maintain their expertise and provide the best possible service. If you have any question regarding this topic, please let us know.Contact UsNCQLP Member Organizations