BHASL019: OFFICE LIGHTING DESIGN COURSE
Lighting the Modern Office: Design, Standards & Wellbeing
Certification: BHA SoL Certificate of Competency in Office Lighting Design
Institution Recognition: EAHEA Accredited Online Learning Institution and recognised by the IALD Education Trust (see Accreditation section below)
Duration: 60 Days e-Learning (Start Anytime, Study at Your Own Pace)
Language: English
Course Fee: US$250.00
Study Online, Anywhere in the World!
How to apply: Click the “ENROL NOW – APPLY HERE” button and complete the application form. Thereafter, a payment link and bank account details will be sent to you via email to process payment. Once payment has been received, your student account will be setup and you can immediately start your e-learning experience.
CPD Credits: Students who are registered with SAIA, SAIAT, & CESA may apply for CPD credits for part-time study.
💳 Payment Methods (Payment instructions will be provided via email once your application form is received):
- EFT for South African citizens
- International bank transfer (SWIFT) for international students
- Debit or credit cards via our secure online PayFast gateway
Additional Terms & Conditions: All course fees are non-refundable. Students are expected to complete the course within the allocated 60 day study period. Where a student exceeds this period, an extension fee of US$90.00 per additional month of study will apply.
Read BHA School of Lighting’s Privacy and Refund policies HERE.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
The Office Lighting Design Course equips built environment professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to design compliant, energy efficient and people focused lighting solutions for modern office environments.
Through a combination of theory, standards, real world project experience and case studies, you will learn how to develop office lighting concepts, apply lighting design methodologies, evaluate Human Centric Lighting and circadian lighting principles, select appropriate luminaires, implement effective lighting controls and deliver lighting designs that support occupant wellbeing, visual comfort, productivity and sustainability.
Drawing on BHA Lighting Design & Consulting‘s experience in delivering office lighting projects, the course guides you through the complete lighting design process, from initial concept development and client engagement through to design verification, compliance considerations and project implementation.
You will gain an understanding of office classifications, workplace lighting guidelines, lighting standards, regulations and directives, as well as emerging trends shaping the future of office environments. The course also explores the WELL Building Standard, Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML), circadian stimulus calculations and the role of lighting in supporting healthy workplaces.
Designed for lighting designers, engineers, architects, interior designers and other built environment professionals, this course provides a practical framework for developing office lighting solutions that balance technical performance, energy efficiency and occupant wellbeing.
COURSE MODULES & LEARNING CONTENT
Chapter 1: Foundations of Office Lighting Design
History of offices and office lighting, lighting design for offices, office categories, lighting guidelines, evolution of circadian lighting and Human Centric Lighting concepts
Chapter 2: Understanding the Office Lighting Project Journey
General project timelines and key stages within an office lighting project
Chapter 3: Real World Office Lighting Design Case Study
The process undertaken by BHA Lighting Design & Consulting on a professional office lighting project
Chapter 4: Developing a Professional Lighting Design Solution
A structured methodology for progressing from concept to final lighting design
Chapter 5: Calculating Circadian Light & Circadian Stimulus
Procedures for measuring and evaluating circadian lighting performance
Chapter 6: Healthy Buildings & the WELL Building Standard
Applying WELL Building Standard principles within office environments
Chapter 7: Lighting Standards, Regulations & Directives
The history, development and purpose of workplace lighting requirements
Chapter 8: The Future of Workplace Lighting
Exploring whether current workplace lighting standards should be reconsidered and what future trends may shape office lighting design
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the evolution of offices and office lighting.
- Understand office classifications and lighting requirements.
- Apply office lighting design principles and best practices.
- Develop lighting concepts for modern workplaces.
- Apply Human Centric Lighting and circadian lighting principles.
- Calculate Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML) and circadian stimulus.
- Select appropriate luminaires and lighting control systems.
- Apply the WELL Building Standard within office environments.
- Interpret relevant workplace lighting standards and regulations.
- Incorporate energy efficiency and sustainability into lighting designs.
- Integrate emergency lighting requirements into office projects.
- Manage office lighting projects using a structured design process.
- Present and justify professional lighting design proposals.
By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and practical skills required to design, evaluate and communicate professional office lighting solutions that balance compliance, performance and occupant wellbeing. These learning outcomes align with the knowledge and skills required to deliver professional office lighting design projects.
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ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION
To successfully complete the course and achieve certification, students are required to complete two assessment components:
1. Office Lighting Concept Design Proposal
Students will develop and present their own Office Lighting Concept Design Proposal based on a realistic workplace lighting design project.
The proposal will be assessed on the student’s ability to:
- Develop a clear and appropriate lighting design concept
- Demonstrate an understanding of office lighting principles and best practice
- Apply relevant lighting standards, regulations and guidelines
- Incorporate Human Centric Lighting and workplace wellbeing considerations
- Select and justify suitable luminaires and lighting control strategies
- Address energy efficiency and sustainability objectives
- Consider emergency lighting requirements where applicable
- Demonstrate a structured design process and project methodology
- Present recommendations in a professional and client focused manner
- Clearly communicate design intent and technical reasoning
Following submission, the proposal will be presented to BHA’s educators for review and moderation during a virtual presentation. The presentation provides an opportunity to evaluate the student’s design approach, technical understanding and application of the course content.
2. Final Course Assessment Quiz
Upon successful moderation of the practical assignment, students will gain access to the Final Course Assessment Quiz.
The quiz is designed to verify achievement of the course learning outcomes and assess the student’s understanding of:
- Office lighting design principles
- Office classifications and lighting requirements
- Human Centric Lighting and circadian lighting concepts
- Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML) and circadian stimulus calculations
- WELL Building Standard principles
- Workplace lighting standards, regulations and directives
- Office lighting project processes and methodologies
- Current and emerging trends in workplace lighting
Certification Requirements
To achieve certification, students must:
- Successfully complete and pass the Office Lighting Concept Design Proposal
- Successfully complete and pass the Final Course Assessment Quiz
- Demonstrate an acceptable level of technical knowledge, practical application and professional communication
This assessment approach ensures that learners can demonstrate both a theoretical understanding of office lighting design and the practical ability to develop, justify and communicate a professional lighting solution for a modern workplace environment.
ACADEMIC ACCREDITATION & LIGHTING INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
BHA School of Lighting is an accredited online education provider & has satisfactorily met all the educational standards set by the European Association for Higher Education Advancement (EAHEA) regarding administrative responsibility, institutional integrity, & academic quality.
The international lighting design industry recognises BHA School of Lighting as an education provider through the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) Education Trust & its Learn2Light project.
For detailed info about our academic accreditation & lighting industry recognition follow the link HERE.
To learn more about our Industry Partners, Educational Value Add-ons and Student Benefits follow the link HERE.