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Graduate-Level Education for Industry Professionals

Grow your understanding and proficiency in lighting with a three-course certificate that blends online learning with a week-long on-campus intensive.

The professional graduate Architectural Lighting Certificate is offered by the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ to non-degree students from the professional community to help them build their confidence and competence, contribute more fully to their companies, and further advance their careers. Depth of understanding and proficiency grows throughout a two-semester online course sequence that begins in September and ends in April. The certificate program culminates in a capstone course that includes hands-on practical experience with lighting measurements, equipment, and software tools during an on-campus week-long intensive as part of the six-week course in July/August. The Architectural Lighting Certificate is awarded by the University of Colorado to students who hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and who complete this series of three 3-credit courses.

TUITION: The professional graduate Architectural Lighting Certificate is made up of three courses. Tuition for the Fall 2024Ìýthrough Summer 2025Ìýcourses is $750 per credit hour, or $2250 per course. No student fees are assessed for Architectural Lighting certificate courses.ÌýPlease note that tuition does not cover travel, meals, or lodging costs for the on-campus intensive as part of the Architectural Lighting Captsone. For more information on tuition, timeline, and how to apply, please visit the Application Information Page. Applications for Fall 2024 are closed.

STUDENT FINANCIAL AWARDS: Architectural Lighting Certificate program applicants may receive a Student Financial Award to help cover tuition costs. To learn more, please visit the Student Financial Awards Page.

The professional graduate Architectural Lighting Certificate is supported by a grant from the Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education.