Total Landscape Lighting Training
Whether you're planning your first landscape lighting project or refining your installation process, Total Light Training provides practical guidance on system planning, fixture selection, lighting design, transformers, lamps, estimating, and more.
Use the learning path below to build your knowledge step by step, or jump directly to the topic you need.
New to Landscape Lighting?
Start with the complete project overview. Learn the basic parts of a low-voltage landscape lighting system, what to plan before installation, and how fixtures, lamps, transformers, wire, and connections work together.
Start the Beginner GuideGetting Started
Why Landscape Lighting?
Explore how outdoor lighting improves visibility, safety, curb appeal, and the way outdoor spaces are used after dark.
All About Outdoor Lights
Get familiar with common landscape lighting fixture types and where each one is typically used around a property.
Lighting Design Basics
Kelvin Temperature, Lumens & Beam Spread
Understand color temperature, light output, and beam spread so you can choose the right lamp and lighting effect for each application.
Path Lighting Basics
Learn the fundamentals of path-light placement, spacing, visual balance, and avoiding the common runway effect.
Accent Lighting Basics
See how uplighting and accent lighting can highlight trees, architectural details, textures, and focal points without over-lighting the space.
Pools, Decks & Patios
Learn practical ways to add comfortable, useful lighting to outdoor living areas, steps, decks, patios, and pool surroundings.
Build Your System
The Right Transformer
Learn how to size a low-voltage transformer and understand the role it plays in powering a reliable landscape lighting system.
Lamps
Review lamp basics including wattage, lumens, beam spread, and other factors that influence performance and the final lighting effect.
For Professionals
Estimating the Job Like a Pro
Build a more complete project estimate by considering materials, labor, overhead, and the details that can affect the true cost of an installation.
Need Product Details?
Find dimensions, technical specifications, electrical requirements, and downloadable product specification sheets.
View Product SpecsAre You a Professional Installer?
Learn more about Total Light Pro accounts and resources available for landscape lighting professionals.
Explore Pro AccountsStill Have a Question?
Our team can help clarify product selection, system planning, and installation questions. Email info@totallight.com or call 877-TOTAL-LT (877-868-2558).