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Lightning Protection Professional Certification

Demonstrate your extensive knowledge and commitment to the lightning protection systems industry.

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At UL Solutions, our first concern is always safety. Since 1908 we have been working in the lightning protection industry, keeping buildings and their occupants from harm. Our century of experience lends us a unique perspective on these essential systems.

We provide several educational certification programs to lightning protection industry professionals seeking advanced qualification. These programs, led by UL Solutions experts, have different requirements, but all are a valuable way to help demonstrate to customers and other key stakeholders that an installation will be compliant and functional.

Achieve a UL Solutions Lightning Protection Professional Certification

The UL Solutions Lightning Protection Professional Certifications are designed to provide individuals an opportunity to set themselves apart with a credential focused on the critical knowledge and skills of the lightning protection systems industry. The goal of this certification is to improve the safety and performance of lightning protection systems through a more qualified workforce.

UL Solutions Lightning Protection Journeyman or Master Certification

The program provides two paths towards certification – a UL Solutions Lightning Protection Journeyman Certification (LPJC) or a UL Solutions Lightning Protection Master Certification (LPMC). The UL Solutions Lightning Protection Journeyman Certification covers requirements for ordinary structures from UL 96A and NFPA 780. The UL Solutions Lightning Protection Master Certification covers additional requirements for non-ordinary structures such as flammables and explosives, as defined in NFPA 780. 

Candidates who successfully complete the UL Solutions Lightning Protection Journeyman Certification or UL Solutions Lightning Protection Master Certification receive a certificate that is valid for three years. In addition, each individual’s name is included in UL Solutions’ website listing of industry professionals having achieved this credential.

Professional advancement with UL Solutions Lightning Protection Solutions

Differentiate yourself in the marketplace by leveraging our global network of technical experts and trusted brand. These educational offerings represent a combination of our industry-leading knowledge and the professional’s commitment to excellence. With a UL Solutions Lightning Protection Professional Certification or status as a UL Listed Contractor, lightning protection system professionals can showcase their expertise to industry stakeholders. Building owners, architects, contractors and code authorities can have added confidence in their lightning protection system installation.

Instructor-led course: NFPA 780 and UL 96A - Lightning Protection Installation Standard Review Class

This Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course focuses on the safety requirements for the installation of lightning protection systems found in NFPA 780 and UL 96A.

Online course: UL Solutions Lightning Protection Journeyman Certification Exam

The UL Solutions Lightning Protection Journeyman Certification examination covers requirements for ordinary structures from UL 96A Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems and NFPA 780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems.

Online course: UL Solutions Lightning Protection Master Certification Exam

This UL Solutions Lightning Protection Master Certification examination covers requirements for non-ordinary structures such as flammables and explosives, and Annex Materials as defined in NFPA 780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems.

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