Learn to design real access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems — camera design, video analytics, biometrics, network infrastructure, PoE budgeting, storage sizing, and cyber-physical integration.
25 modules in 5 phases, with worked examples, interactive tools, labs and a quiz in every one, and a certificate of completion.
Connect camera traffic, network capacity and deployment assumptions.
Panel capacity, not door count, is what actually sizes an access control deployment. A standard intelligent door-controller panel of the class used across this program handles up to 8 doors through four two-door interface modules — 16 reader ports total when both sides of a door are read. Dividing the campus's 64 readers by that 16-reader capacity gives 64 ÷ 16 = 4 panels as a bare minimum. But sizing to the bare…
Selected training excerpt, not a complete design or a project submission. The full project includes its assumptions, methods and checks.
Build your own phase-by-phase workbook, record the evidence behind your decisions and download your work.
Compare sustained network traffic with link capacity. Calculate utilization and identify one allowance needed for deployment.
Utilization = demand ÷ capacity × 100
Sustained network traffic only; bursts, protocol overhead, redundancy and failure conditions are excluded. This free exercise does not mark a paid module complete.
Related full-program tool: Building Management System lab →Choose a phase to explore its lessons and project work.
Start with the free lesson →Covers Physical Security Fundamentals, CCTV Design, Video Analytics, Access Control, Intrusion Detection and Perimeter Security.
The layered security model and risk assessment basics.
Camera types, field of view/resolution, and coverage strategy.
Motion/line-crossing/object detection and edge vs. server processing.
Readers, controllers, credentials, and access levels/schedules.
Sensor types, zone configuration, and false-alarm reduction.
Perimeter detection technologies and CPTED principles.
Project checkpoint: Record the assumptions, calculations and evidence behind this phase’s outcome in your project workbook.
Covers Biometrics, Visitor Management, Identity Management, Network Infrastructure, PoE Systems and Storage Systems.
Biometric modalities and false accept/reject rate tradeoffs.
Pre-registration, check-in, badging, and watchlist screening.
Credential lifecycle and integration with HR/access control.
IP security system network design and segmentation.
Power over Ethernet standards and budget calculation.
Video storage architecture and capacity calculation.
Project checkpoint: Record the assumptions, calculations and evidence behind this phase’s outcome in your project workbook.
Covers Security Drawings, Installation, Commissioning, Cyber-Physical Integration and Troubleshooting.
Device floor plans, riser diagrams, and coordination.
Device mounting, cable pathway planning, and outdoor practices.
Functional testing, credential testing, and acceptance sign-off.
Cybersecurity exposure and hardening for IP-based security systems.
Real diagnostic scenarios covering common real security system problems.
Project checkpoint: Record the assumptions, calculations and evidence behind this phase’s outcome in your project workbook.
You apply what you have learned to 5 complete designs, starting with Corporate Campus Access Control & CCTV Design.
A multi-building campus access control and camera coverage design.
A layered data center design with man-trap two-factor access control.
A K-12 single point of entry and visitor screening design.
A POS-integrated video analytics deployment for loss prevention.
A large-perimeter detection technology selection and design.
Project checkpoint: Record the assumptions, calculations and evidence behind this phase’s outcome in your project workbook.
Covers Professional Practice, Documentation & Resource Kit and Practice & Certification.
PSP certification, the consultant/integrator role, and ethics.
A downloadable kit of 12 real project templates.
A final capstone design assignment and your certificate of completion.
Project checkpoint: Record the assumptions, calculations and evidence behind this phase’s outcome in your project workbook.
By the end: Covers Physical Security Fundamentals, CCTV Design, Video Analytics, Access Control, Intrusion Detection and Perimeter Security.
Security systems workbook: Connect camera traffic, network capacity and deployment assumptions. Keep a result and a verification note for each phase.
Your All-Access Pass includes the project workbook, lesson notes, self-review checklists and portfolio downloads. Try the free lesson above to see a worked example.
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Finish all required module quizzes to unlock your certificate of completion. Modules with a score requirement must meet that requirement. Your project portfolio and skills summary are separate downloads for your own learning record.
A certificate of completion is not a professional license or accreditation.
12 real project templates — a device schedule, camera coverage plan checklist, access control matrix, PoE power budget calculation sheet, storage capacity calculation sheet, riser diagram checklist, cybersecurity hardening checklist, commissioning test report, RFI template, punch list, an as-built documentation checklist, and an O&M manual outline. Available for download from Module 20 (Documentation & Resource Kit) once you've unlocked the program.