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Welcome to CLIPA U – Your Professional Training Hub

Christmas Light Education At Your Fingertips​

WHY CLIPA U EXISTS

CLIPA University exists as the online professional hub of CLIPA (Christmas Light Installation Pros Association), a U.S.-based industry organization focused on professionalizing and supporting Christmas light installers. It started as a small Facebook group for installers and has grown into a structured association with training, certifications, tools, and community resources.

PURPOSE OF CLIPA U

We provide education, tools, and ongoing support for Christmas light installation businesses at every stage, from beginners to experienced professionals. Our platform centralizes training materials, business resources, and operational tools in one convenient online hub, helping members grow their businesses, enhance professionalism, and standardize quality across the holiday lighting industry.

WHAT VALUE CLIPA U PROVIDES TO MEMBERS

TRAINING & EDUCATION

On-demand courses and video training covering both installation techniques and business growth. An ongoing resource you can use to train your team season after season.

BUSINESS TOOLS & RESOURCES

Templates, pricing calculators, checklists, presentations. Ready to use in real business situations.

ESTIMATING TOOLS

Access to the CLIPA Estimating App that helps installers build detailed, profitable quotes quickly and accurately

MARKETING & CREDIBILITY

Official CLIPA branding (logos, gallery images) installers can use to build trust with customers. Inclusion in a national installer directory that potential customers can search.

COMMUNITY & NETWORKING

Members get access to private groups, forums, and community support where they can ask questions, share insights, and get real-time help. Regular online sessions like CLIPA Connect discussions and themed workshops.

DISCOUNTS & EVENTS

Member-only pricing on CLIPA events, workshops, and other special industry gatherings.

This makes CLIPA U more than a training site,
it’s a business support ecosystem for holiday light professionals.

WHAT CLIPA U DOES CURRENTLY

Members log in to access:

  • Training modules and videos
  • Estimating calculators & tools
  • Business templates and downloads
  • Support materials and guide
  • Use the CLIPA Estimating App to build and send job estimates
  • Customize pricing based on difficulty, materials, and labor costs

Get listed on CLIPA’s public installer directory once certified or a member, helping customers find and verify you.

  • Register for CLIPA Con and similar events
  • Participate in CLIPA Connect online sessions
  • Network with other pros and vendors in the industry

Support pages and estimating app tutorials help members troubleshoot business or technical questions.

Who We Are

Connecting you with the right people

CLIPA (Christmas Light Installation Pros Association) was started in 2017 as a Facebook group of installers helping installers.  We are comprised of Christmas Light Contractors, Distributors and Vendors from all over the US and Canada.

Getting Started

Take the next step

CLIPA offers a variety of opportunities for installers at any level. Our training modules can help the beginner just starting out and wanting to get into the industry to the more advanced that would like to train their employees.

CLIPA Con

Learn, Network, Grow

 Our annual CLIPA Con is a great opportunity for installers at any level to network with industry leaders, vendors and speakers, educating you on various topics to help you grow your business.

Our Certified Trainers have over 40+ year's of combined Christmas Light Installation Experience