CCTV and Intruder Alarm Installation Course

Ireland's Most Comprehensive Security Systems Training — CCTV, Networking & Intruder Alarms in One Complete Package

The BH Courses CCTV and Intruder Alarm Installation Course combines our four most in-demand training programmes into one complete security systems package: CCTV & Video Surveillance Fundamentals, Network Fundamentals for Security Engineers, live hands-on system configuration, and Intruder Alarm Systems Fundamentals. With approximately 24 hours of structured, professional training, this is the most thorough online security installer training available anywhere.

Whether you are an electrician adding security installation to your services, a complete beginner entering the security industry, or a junior technician who needs to master both CCTV and alarm systems — this course gives you everything in one enrolment. You will finish with the knowledge and confidence to install, configure, and maintain both modern CCTV systems and intruder alarm systems on any site, with any equipment, from any manufacturer.

Delivered by an experienced Security Engineer based in Ireland, all content is brand-agnostic and internationally applicable. This course is suitable for learners in Ireland, the UK, and worldwide. A similar course is also available on our UK website: CCTV & Alarm Installation Training

Why Choose Our CCTV and Alarm Installation Course?

  • Four complete courses in one package — best value available: You get CCTV Fundamentals, Network Fundamentals, live hands-on configuration training, and Intruder Alarm Fundamentals — all included in a single enrolment for €299. Buying these courses separately would cost €348.
  • ~24 hours of professional training: This is not a weekend overview. This is a complete professional education covering both major security system disciplines — CCTV and intruder alarms — plus the networking knowledge that underpins everything.
  • Starts from absolute zero, covers everything: No prior experience with CCTV, alarms, networking, or the security industry is required. Both courses start from first principles and build systematically to professional-level knowledge.
  • Brand-agnostic — works with any equipment: All content teaches universal principles, not manufacturer-specific menus. You will be able to work with Hikvision, Dahua, Milestone, Texecom, HKC, Honeywell, Risco, or any other brand you encounter in the field.
  • Comprehensive networking included: IP cameras and modern alarm communicators require solid networking knowledge. This course includes a complete Network Fundamentals programme (~8 hours) covering IP addressing, PoE, VLANs, switches, cybersecurity, and enterprise-scale network design.
  • Hands-on system configuration: Work through real DVR, NVR, and Milestone VMS configuration using actual equipment — not just theory slides.
  • Designed for Irish & International learners: Widely used by Irish security companies, electricians, and technicians across Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, and nationwide. Equally suitable for learners in the UK, EU, and internationally.
  • 14 days of unlimited online access: Complete the course at your own pace, on your own schedule, without disrupting operations.
  • Volume discounts for teams: Training multiple staff? Contact us for team pricing.

Who This Security Systems Training Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

  • Electricians expanding into CCTV and intruder alarm installation
  • Complete beginners entering the security industry
  • Junior security technicians who need comprehensive training across both disciplines
  • Fire alarm engineers transitioning into intruder alarms and CCTV
  • IT professionals expanding into physical security systems
  • Facilities and maintenance teams responsible for security infrastructure
  • New hires in security companies who need to get up to speed on both CCTV and alarms
  • Self-employed tradespeople adding full security installation to their services
  • Anyone who wants a complete education in security systems from first principles

No prior experience is required. Both the CCTV and intruder alarm sections start from absolute zero and assume no prior knowledge of security systems, networking, or electronics.

What's Included (~24 Hours of Structured Training)

This combined course includes everything from our standalone CCTV Installation Training Course and our standalone Intruder Alarm Installation Course. Here is an overview of what you will learn across all four sections.

CCTV & Video Surveillance Fundamentals (~3 Hours)

A comprehensive, brand-agnostic course covering every aspect of modern video surveillance from first principles. 70 lessons across 17 modules give you the foundational knowledge needed to plan, install, configure, and maintain CCTV systems across analogue, HD-over-coax, and IP technologies.

Topics include: the DORI framework for camera performance specification, camera technology and image quality (CCD vs CMOS, lenses, compression, resolution from CIF to 4K), challenging conditions (IR, thermal, WDR), all camera form factors (dome, bullet, turret, PTZ, fisheye, multi-sensor, thermal), analogue vs HD-over-coax vs IP technology comparison, power and cabling (PoE standards, copper, fibre, wireless), video compression and bandwidth, storage calculation and RAID, recording platforms (DVR, NVR, VMS), CCTV-specific networking and cybersecurity, evidence export and chain of custody, installation practices and job scenarios, video analytics and AI trends, troubleshooting and maintenance, and EU/Ireland privacy and compliance (GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018).

Network Fundamentals for Security Engineers (~8 Hours)

A complete networking course designed specifically for security industry professionals, assuming absolutely zero prior networking knowledge. 92 lessons across 20 modules take you from what a network is all the way through to designing enterprise-scale installations.

Topics include: what networks are and how they work (using real-world analogies), IP addressing from scratch, ports and protocols for security systems, DNS, DDNS, and NTP time synchronisation, Ethernet cabling and RJ45 crimping, switches (managed vs unmanaged) and PoE in depth, routers, NAT, and firewalls, VLANs for separating security traffic, wireless networking, bandwidth calculation for camera systems, video compression (H.264, H.265), servers and storage (RAID, NAS), practical hands-on skills (device discovery, IP configuration, cable testing), cybersecurity for security installations, systematic troubleshooting, and four complete real-world installation scenarios from residential to enterprise campus.

Live Hands-On System Configuration (~8 Hours)

Practical, equipment-based training that mirrors exactly what you will do on site.

Topics include: DVR setup and configuration (Hikvision Hybrid DVR — recording schedules, motion detection, network setup, user management), NVR configuration (Hybrid NVR — adding IP and analogue cameras, alerts, evidence export), Milestone VMS (installation, camera setup, views, user roles, export, troubleshooting), troubleshooting analogue and HD cameras (no video, poor night vision, power issues, faulty connectors), and essential tools for network cameras (cable testers, PoE testers, CCTV testers, network scanning and IP discovery tools).

Intruder Alarm Systems Fundamentals (~5 Hours)

A comprehensive, brand-agnostic course covering every aspect of intruder alarm systems from first principles. 50 lessons across 15 modules progress from basic concepts through to professional installation, programming, and troubleshooting.

Topics include: how intruder alarm systems work (the Deter-Detect-Delay-Respond framework), complete system architecture (panels, keypads, data bus, power supplies, battery backup), zones and areas (zone types, attributes, part-set and full-set configuration), all major detection devices (PIRs, dual-technology, magnetic contacts, glass break, beam detectors, panic buttons, external perimeter protection), wired systems with EOL/DEOL/TEOL zone termination, wireless and hybrid systems (supervision, polling, jamming detection, encryption), EN 50131 alarm grading (Grades 1–4, environmental classes), sounders, sirens, and visual indicators, communication and ARC monitoring (PSTN, IP, cellular, dual-path, SIA/Contact ID protocols), programming and configuration (zone programming, timers, outputs, user codes, remote upload/download), installation practices (site survey, detector placement, panel and sounder positioning), testing and commissioning (walk test, soak test, ARC signal verification, professional handover), troubleshooting and false alarm reduction (systematic fault-finding, event log analysis, prevention strategies), and integration with CCTV, access control, and smart systems.

Course Format & Delivery

Online, On-Demand, 14 Days Access

Once enrolled, you get 14 full days of unlimited access to the complete course — all four sections, every lesson. This gives you and your team time to work through 24 hours of material at a comfortable pace without pressure.

~24 Hours of Professional Training

This is a substantial training programme. Most learners spread it across the full two-week access window, covering a few hours each day alongside their regular work.

Four Complete Courses in One Enrolment

You are not buying a single short course. You are getting four complete professional training programmes — CCTV Fundamentals, Network Fundamentals, hands-on configuration, and Intruder Alarm Fundamentals — all in one enrolment at a significant saving.

Suitable for Individuals & Teams

We regularly train:

  • Security companies onboarding new technicians
  • Electrical contractors expanding into security
  • Facilities and maintenance teams
  • IT departments supporting security infrastructure
  • Government and corporate organisations

Volume discounts are available for businesses training multiple staff.

Why Combined CCTV and Alarm Skills Give You the Biggest Advantage

Most security companies install both CCTV and intruder alarm systems. Technicians who can work across both disciplines are significantly more valuable — and more employable — than those who only know one. This combined course gives you the complete skillset that employers and clients are looking for.

This course prepares you for:

  • Security systems installer roles covering both CCTV and alarms
  • Security technician and engineer positions
  • System maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrade work across both disciplines
  • Working confidently with IP, analogue, wired, wireless, and hybrid systems
  • Supporting IT and security teams in any organisation
  • Starting your own security installation business

Whether you are entering the security industry, upskilling your existing team, or adding full security installation capability to your trade services, this course provides the most thorough professional foundation available online.

Save by Bundling — Course Price Comparison

€299 €348 if purchased separately

Includes everything from both standalone courses:

  • ~24 hours of structured, professional training
  • Complete CCTV & Video Surveillance Fundamentals (70 lessons)
  • Complete Network Fundamentals for Security Engineers (92 lessons)
  • Live hands-on DVR, NVR & Milestone VMS configuration
  • Complete Intruder Alarm Systems Fundamentals (50 lessons)
  • EU/Ireland privacy & compliance modules (GDPR, Data Protection Act)
  • 14 days of unlimited access

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Or Buy Each Course Separately

If you only need one area of training, our courses are also available individually:

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. Both the CCTV and intruder alarm sections start from absolute zero. No prior experience with security systems, networking, or electronics is required.

Is this course suitable for learners in Ireland?

Yes. It is widely used by Irish security companies, electricians, and technicians across the country. The privacy and compliance content covers EU/Ireland requirements including GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Is this course suitable for international learners?

Yes. All technical content is universal and brand-agnostic. A similar course is also available on our UK website.

What's the advantage of the combined course over buying separately?

You save €49 compared to buying the CCTV and Intruder Alarm courses separately (€348 → €299). You also get 14 days of access to everything in one enrolment, rather than managing separate access windows.

Is this a brand-specific course?

No. Both the CCTV and intruder alarm sections teach universal, brand-agnostic principles. You will learn to work with any equipment from any manufacturer.

Does the course include networking training?

Yes. A complete Network Fundamentals programme (~8 hours, 92 lessons) is included, covering everything from what a network is through to VLANs, PoE, cybersecurity, and enterprise-scale system design.

Does the course include Milestone VMS training?

Yes. Milestone XProtect is included as part of the live hands-on CCTV training.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course contains approximately 24 hours of training content. Most learners complete it over 1–2 weeks within the 14-day access window.

Is this course suitable for electricians?

Yes. Many electricians take this course when expanding into security system installation. It covers both CCTV and alarms from scratch — no prior security industry experience required.

Is this course suitable for training a team?

Yes. Many security companies and electrical contractors use this course to train multiple staff. Volume discounts are available — contact us for team pricing.

Ready to Become a Complete Security Systems Installer?

Get the most comprehensive online security systems training available. Master both CCTV and intruder alarm installation — plus networking, cybersecurity, and hands-on configuration — in one complete package. Enrol today for €299 or contact us for team pricing.

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