Why Should You Become A Certified Shelly Installer?

Why Should You Become A Certified Shelly Installer?

30 Mar 2026 | 3 min read

Quick Summary

Hands-on training, expert guidance, and perks that make your smart home projects stand out!

Since its launch in June 2025, the UK’s only Shelly Installer Training has become a staple for electricians and smart home professionals looking to master the world’s most versatile automation ecosystem.

Hosted every two months at NetXL’s purpose-built training studio in Guildford, these sessions provide the hands-on expertise needed to transition from traditional electrical work to high-end smart integration. Whether you’re looking to master simple retrofit lighting or dive deep into DIN-rail energy management for commercial builds, these sessions provide the tools, the tech, and the community to get you there.

Practical, Hands-On Expertise

Led by NetXL’s Commercial Director, Jade, and Ben, the owner of White Onyx Automation, the course bridges the gap between hardware and high-end integration. Drawing on Ben’s extensive background in blending Shelly with systems like Lutron and Control4, the training  focuses on reliable, professional-grade installations that stand up to the demands of modern smart residential and commercial clients.

The course offers a unique 360-degree view of how Shelly is incorporated into electrical installations, ensuring you leave with the practical skills required for even the most complex projects.

Tailored Training Tracks

To meet the diverse needs of the industry, we offer two distinct paths:

The Retrofit Course:

Learn the foundation of Shelly and master the non-invasive upgrade. This session covers wiring and configuration of Shelly Mini and Plus devices for lighting, heating, and blinds - all without the need for a full rewire. You’ll learn hands-on installation, basic automations, troubleshooting and best practices for Wi-Fi performance.

The Professional Course:

Building on the fundamentals, this session dives into project specification and full building rewires. You'll move into advanced automations, the use of DIN-mountable relays, and even an introduction to Shelly Scripting. The Pro Course is essential for those looking to integrate complex automation and advanced energy monitoring into commercial or high-end residential projects advanced energy monitoring into commercial or high-end residential projects.

Why Get Certified?

Beyond the technical training, becoming a Certified Shelly Installer gives your business a competitive edge with a suite of exclusive professional benefits:

  • Verified Status: Use the official Shelly Badge to build client trust and win higher-value projects
  • Priority Support: Gain access to a dedicated technical Point of Contact and installer community group
  • Lead Generation: Get discovered by local customers through the global Shelly.com installer map
  • Cashback Programme: Put money back in your pocket with a 10% rebate on your hardware spend for every project
  • Installer Portal: Manage your entire customer base with greater visibility through a single, streamlined dashboard

Attendee Course Highlights

Since the program’s inception, the feedback from the installer community has been overwhelmingly positive. Feedback emphasises that the hands-on approach is the primary differentiator of the Shelly training:

  • "Excellent practical experience and left confident in taking on a Shelly installation"
  • "Well structured and, most importantly, hands-on! Jade and Ben were super helpful, knowledgeable, and approachable"
  • "Very informative and covered a wide range of hardware offerings and implementations"

Secure Your Spot

The sessions run every two months and have been consistently booked since the 2025 launch. To ensure a high-quality, hands-on experience, spaces are limited to 16 for retrofit and 12 for professional.

Ready to Become a Certified Shelly Installer? Click here to view upcoming dates and book your place:

 

Why Should You Become A Certified Shelly Installer?

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