Lutron: Shade Essentials Certification

The Lutron Shade Essentials training is a professional qualification program designed to certify Lutron PRO accounts to sell and install specific automated shading solutions. Completing this training grants trade professionals access to Lutron's myProjects tool for ordering and specifying Sivoia QS Triathlon shades and Sivoia QS Wireless Drapery Lite.

Training Overview & Requirements

The training is typically structured as an immersive program that can be attended either in-person at a Lutron Experience Center or virtually. [1, 2, 3]

• Format: Generally consists of two 6-hour sessions (virtual) or a two-day in-person workshop.
• Mandatory Requirements:
• Lutron PRO Account: Attendees must have a valid PRO number.
• Pre-work: Completion of online pre-work courses on the Lighting Control Institute (LCI) portal is required before the session.
• Opening Order: Companies are often required to purchase a Training Kit or specific demo materials, such as fabric binders and battery-powered demo shades.

Curriculum: Covers daylight control, fabric selection, system design, hands-on installation exercises, and sales strategies.