New Jersey 2026-Become the Master of Your Own Landscape Lighting Business!

Landscape Lighting Design, Installation, and Troubleshooting

Join us for a two-day, hands-on workshop on all things landscape lighting! Whether you're a beginner looking to start your landscape lighting business or a seasoned pro wanting to expand your knowledge, this certification course is for you. Learn from Dave Beausoleil, President of CAST Lighting, an expert in the field, and Rutgers University Landscape Lighting Design and Technology Instructor for over 25 years. Get practical tips and tricks to make your outdoor lighting business a success. Don't miss your chance to start or grow your landscape lighting business!

After successfully completing the course and test, you will become a CAST Lighting Certified Installer and receive a certificate of completion.

Cost includes a catered lunch daily.

Description: Dave Beausoleil and the CAST Lighting TEAM will lead the classes and cover key electrical topics such as amps, ohms, and volts, as well as the design and installation of wired systems. There will be hands-on exercises, where every participant will have the opportunity to work with the tools of the trade. Dave will also be conducting a round table for business strategies to lift up the industry for future success.

This course is packed with foundational knowledge for anyone who has been installing landscape lighting systems or is looking to get into the business. Hands-on training covers design basics, how to size wire, size transformers, make splices, locate shorts, prevent overloads, troubleshoot breakers, understand primary power and secondary power, understand Lux, lumens, foot candles, beam spreads, light levels, LED technology, etc. we cover it. Learn how your multimeter is your must-have tool, tricks of the trade, and best practices. Knowledge is powerful, deploying it correctly is why you are in business, make effective use of your labor. Book a seat while spaces are available...class size is limited!

Agenda: This is a 2-day Course! 9:00AM-4:30PM each day (1-hour lunch break included)
March 26 (9AM-4:30PM) – Lighting Design Basics / The Devil is in the Technical Details, Hands-on Immersion / One-on-One Consultations, Anything Goes
March 27 (9AM-4:30PM) – Bluetooth Color Control Hands On / Business Marketing Roundtable / Certification Test

Each day includes a catered lunch break.

Instructor: Dave Beausoleil, Owner/Founder of CAST Lighting, Inc

Dave Beausoleil is a passionate and motivating teacher and a savvy businessman. Seeing firsthand the problems with landscape lighting products, Dave engineered, designed, and manufactured a complete line of lighting fixtures and accessories through the company he founded, CAST Lighting. He has years of experience working “hands-on” with landscape contractors and lighting design professionals. David has trained thousands of contractors and helped them launch successful outdoor lighting businesses.

Cost: $299.00 +tax/fees

Hotel Accommodations if Needed (call hotel to arrange):
Fairfield Inn and Suites – 601 From Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652 Phone: 201-262-6900
Hampton Inn Paramus – 625 From Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652 Phone: 201-262-0046

Parking Information:
Hudson Street Parking Garage
25 Hudson Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Entrance on Hudson Street (One Way), handicapped parking on 1st Floor near elevators, $1.25 per hour Monday through Saturday, payment for general parking required by kiosk or parkmobile app.

Call Nick with any questions or for additional information, 973-423-2303, ext.112.

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