What we do - As an influential professional body, we are consulted by government on a wide range of issues, including legislation and regulations that affect the built environment. We aim to ensure that proposed measures are both effective and practicable, by serving on committees, and commenting on draft legislation, reports and consultations.
2. ILP Professional Industry Partners support technical output from the
Institution and are recognised at all national ILP events.
Please ask us to find out how your organisation can become a PIP.
3. The Institution of Lighting
Professionals (ILP) is the UK and
Ireland's largest and most influential
professional lighting association,
dedicated solely to excellence in
lighting.
4. Our vision
The Institution of Lighting Professionals unites the skills of engineering, design
and technology in order to deliver quality lighting for the built environment
and achieve public benefit.
In setting and establishing standards for good practice, the Institution seeks
to ensure that its members attain and develop the professional knowledge,
education and skills to meet necessary competencies, and to enhance their
careers.
Working on exterior and interior projects, in public spaces, workplace, leisure,
retail and residential applications, members of the Institution of Lighting
Professionals deliver excellence in light and lighting, a quality which is
recognised by both private and public sectors.
5. What we do
As an influential professional body, we are
consulted by government on a wide range
of issues, including legislation and
regulations that affect the built
environment. We aim to ensure that
proposed measures are both effective and
practicable, by serving on committees, and
commenting on draft legislation, reports
and consultations.
•THE LIGHTING JOURNAL
•CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
•TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT
•REGIONS
•YOUNG LIGHTING PROFESSIONALS
•PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY PARTNERS
8. Calendar of events
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LuxLive, 20-21 November 2013, Earls Court, London
Lightschool – Part of the Design Surface Show, 4-6 February 2014, London
LED China 2014, 23-26 February, Guangzhou, China
Ecobuild, 4-6 March 2014, ExCeL, London
Professional Lighting Summit, 24-25 September 2014, Solihull
9. Reasons to join
The ILP is dedicated to providing the information, support and services that enable
you to qualify and work to high standards in lighting.
1. Gain professional recognition through the use of post nominal letters.
Demonstrate professionalism and competence to employers, associates and
clients.
2. Receive the Lighting Journal which delivers news, views and guidance for your
work and career progression.
3. Receive discounts on the many events and full range of technical reports
published by the ILP.
4. ILP's Training and CPD Programmes ensure you are well placed to maintain and
develop your skills, and progress your career.
5. Access to comprehensive technical advice on all lighting issues via a technical
support network.
6. ILP runs a series of technical events nationally, which members are invited to
attend.
7. Regular updates on lighting courses and training on current topics are sent to
all members, enabling technical competence.
8. Our extensive range of training, CPD events and conferences ensures there are
many opportunities to network with fellow lighting professionals.
9. The seven ILP Regions give you convenient local access to fellow professionals
and a range of technical and networking events.
10. Under 35? The Young Lighting Professionals (YLP) group provides a dedicated
network and its own programmes just for you.
{"5":"The Lighting Journal is the official, monthly magazine of the Institution and is exceptional in delivering information on all aspects of the lighting profession. Issues include a lively mix from technical articles, developments, and detailed case studies, to new products and services, professional news, opinion and debate. Lighting Journal also regularly investigates new research, examines its findings, and considers its implications for lighting in the future.\nCPD\nIt is essential that all lighting professionals can demonstrate continuing professionalism and competence. Our programme of courses, seminars and events plays a key role in helping lighting professionals maintain and update their existing skills, acquire new skills, and develop their career. The newly launched Lighting Professional Development Framework is set up for members to achieve their full potential, reach personal objectives, strengthen professional credibility, and accelerate career development.\nTECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT\nWe have a network of technical study panels that contribute to British, European and International Standards, and produce technical reports on a wide range of lighting topics, providing essential guidance to the profession. Technical advice is available via the Institution’s Professional Services Managers.\nREGIONS\nThe ILP has a strong regional network in the UK and Ireland, giving members a chance to view presentations on the latest issues and developments in the lighting community. Attending regional events also offers the valuable opportunity to network with fellow lighting professionals.\nYOUNG LIGHTING PROFESSIONALS\nThe YLP group is part of the ILP, and is run by young lighting professionals aged 35 and under. They represent the views and opinions of younger members of the profession and provide a special focus for those interested in or developing a career in lighting. There are no additional fees or qualifications required to join – the only requirement is ILP membership.\nPIPS\nProfessional Industry Partners have the opportunity to support the ILP in providing more technical information, more training and more education to support lighting professionals now and in the future. These are the people who will develop new technologies, provide a competent and skilled workforce and contribute to your organisation’s success today and in the months and years to come.\n","6":"TRAINING\nWe offer many training courses including the Exterior Lighting Diploma, and short courses. The courses offered enable lighting professionals to maximise their potential and build their knowledge base to make them stand out from the crowd. For more information, please visit https://www.theilp.org.uk/careers/training/\n","8":"EVENTS\nWe organise events regularly nationwide to educate and promote good lighting. Our events range from regional technical meetings to large scale exhibitions and conferences, bringing together product and service providers. We also arrange seminars on a range of issues to provide the latest information and to educate those new to the industry.\nThese are the highlights of our calendar over the next few months.\n"}