About Jeff Lapp
Helping People Learn Technology for More Than 35 Years
Hi, I’m Jeff Lapp, founder of Lighthouse Training.
People sometimes ask how I became a technology trainer. The truth is that my path wasn’t a straight line. I didn’t set out to become a teacher, and I don’t have a degree in education. Instead, a lifetime of experiences gradually taught me how people learn, communicate, solve problems, and build confidence.
Looking back, many of those lessons started long before I ever taught my first computer class.
My father often volunteered me to read at church. In Sunday School, he served as superintendent for a time and led the opening exercises. Every week he would ask if anyone knew their memory verse. Once, I asked why it was so important that my brother, sisters, and I always knew ours.
His answer surprised me.
He admitted that he hated standing in front of a group. It was comforting for him to know that one of the four Lapp kids would raise a hand. If we did, he didn’t have to do a song and dance while waiting for someone else to participate.
At the time, I had no idea those experiences were helping me become comfortable speaking in front of people.
Later, broadcasting taught me how to communicate clearly and keep an audience engaged. Military training introduced me to technology, discipline, and troubleshooting. Retail sales taught me how to listen, understand people’s needs, and connect with people from all walks of life.
Every experience seemed to add another tool to the toolbox.
Communication skills became even more important when I joined Toastmasters. What began as a way to become a better speaker turned into a 35-year journey of learning, leadership, and personal growth. Through Toastmasters, I developed the presentation skills that continue to help me connect with students today.
One of the most important influences in my life came from watching my parents.
My father pushed himself to do things that made him uncomfortable, even when public speaking wasn’t his favorite activity. From my mother, I learned a different lesson. As she grew older, I watched what happened when someone gradually stopped learning new things and became less engaged with the world around them. It left a lasting impression on me. I decided that I never wanted to stop learning, never stop being curious, and never stop growing.
That commitment to lifelong learning continues to drive me today.
Whether I’m exploring artificial intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, SharePoint, Excel, or the latest productivity tools, I’m always looking for ways to learn something new and then help others understand it.
What You’ll Find in My Classes
- Clear, practical instruction
- Real-world examples and stories
- Hands-on learning
- A supportive, comfortable environment
- Plenty of opportunities to ask questions
- Skills you can use immediately
My goal has always been simple: help people build confidence and develop skills they can use long after the class is over.
Technology changes. Software changes. The tools change.
The ability to learn, adapt, and keep growing never goes out of style.
Thank you for visiting Lighthouse Training. I look forward to helping you build your own toolbox of skills.
Jeff Lapp
Founder, Lighthouse Training