Lighting supplier Sensio has launched the Sensio Academy to upskill and support kitchen and bathroom designers and sales teams.

(Left to right): Sensio training and product manager Neil Oldfield and Sensio trainer Paul Gerrard with MICK, the Mobile Illumination Centre for KBB.

Encompassing a digital training platform, live online and in-person training programmes, as well as MICK – the Mobile Illumination Centre for KBB – Sensio aims to inspire, educate and take the perceived complexity out of lighting.

The Sensio Academy includes a step-by-step online e-learning platform to provide knowledge about lighting and how to install and specify it, Live, online tailored webinars from Sensio’s in-house training team, plus access to a library of product videos demonstrating key features, installation and application of lighting in the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom

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MICK – Sensio’s bespoke Mobile Illumination Centre for KBB in which they deliver a tailored, hands-on training experience in a specially equipped vehicle

Sensio training and product manager Neil Oldfield said: “Lighting can often be overlooked on a new installation project.

“Either the same single set of under cabinet lights are specified time and time again despite advances in technology or different styles of kitchen, or more often than not, dismissed from plans altogether.

“The most common reason we hear for this barrier is the fear designers have about lighting.

“They worry it’s complicated to install and fit, they’re unsure where wiring needs to go, how to power it or what to order, and don’t often appreciate the transformational impact that lighting can have on the space.

“These concerns go for both kitchen and bathroom, which within the latter, there are the additional considerations of safe installation in a wet environment.

“The purpose of the Sensio Academy is to demystify lighting and end the notion that lighting is complex.”

The bespoke mobile training centre ‘MICK’ will takes to the road to visit design and sales teams up and down the country on their own premises.

Neil Oldfield continued: “MICK isn’t just a showroom on wheels. We’ve designed this in such a way that when designers come on board, they are participating in a fully immersive experience.

“From understanding the impact of lighting, how to install it, considerations when planning lighting and all the features and benefits of our range of lights and illuminated LED mirrors. “The training van elevates the online and in-person training we offer as part of the Academy programme and brings everything to life with the convenience of coming direct to their door.”

Paul Gerrard, an experienced trainer with a background in delivering training within the armed forces and the police force, joined Sensio in the Autumn of 2021 to bolster the training team.