CCTV and Security Systems

Overview
The CCTV and Security Systems course, known in Arabic as Fanni Tarkeeb wa Tasleeh Kamerat (فني تركيب وتصليح كاميرات), gives you comprehensive, hands on training in the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of CCTV surveillance systems. Over 40 hours, delivered both in class and online, you will cover both analog and IP based systems, along with the networking fundamentals and legal considerations that come with running a professional surveillance setup.
Through practical sessions and real world scenarios, you will gain the skills to install, troubleshoot, and manage professional CCTV systems from the ground up, covering everything from camera technology and site planning to system configuration and legal handling of footage.
What You Will Learn
- The types of CCTV systems (analog, IP, and wireless) and how camera technology, resolution, and lens types affect a system
- Recording and storage solutions, including DVRs, NVRs, storage calculation, and RAID systems
- Networking basics relevant to CCTV, including IP addressing, bandwidth, PoE, and network security
- How to conduct a site survey, plan camera placement, and design a full CCTV system
- Cabling, terminations, camera mounting, and power solutions for real installations
- How to configure DVR and NVR systems, set up remote access, and use video management software
- Troubleshooting techniques and preventive maintenance for CCTV systems
- Video analytics, PTZ camera protocols, and the legal and ethical considerations of surveillance
Course Curriculum
| Module | What you cover | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CCTV Fundamentals and Technology | History and applications of CCTV, analog vs IP vs wireless systems, camera technology, recording and storage solutions, and networking basics | 8 hour |
| Planning and Design | Site surveys, camera placement and lighting, system design fundamentals, and equipment selection | 6 hour |
| Installation and Wiring | Tools and electrical safety, cabling types, connectors and terminations, camera mounting, and power solutions | 7 hour |
| Configuration and Software | DVR and NVR setup, recording modes and user management, IP camera configuration, remote access, and video management software | 8 hour |
| Maintenance and Troubleshooting | Diagnostics, testing tools, focus and image quality adjustment, firmware updates, and system backups | 5 hour |
| Advanced Topics and Legal Considerations | Video analytics, PTZ camera protocols, and privacy, evidence, and liability considerations | 6 hour |
Who This Course Is For
This course suits anyone looking to build a career installing and maintaining security camera systems, as well as electricians and technicians who want to add CCTV to their range of services.
Target audiences
- Anyone looking to build a career in CCTV installation and security systems
Requirements
- No prior experience required