10 CCTV courses in Watford

The IP CCTV System Design training course covers the fundamentals of an Operational Requirement, BS EN 62676-4, IP Cameras, Recording & Viewing options, Network Hardware, Lighting considerations and JVSG CCTV Design software.

The Intermediate IP CCTV training course covers the fundamentals of IP networking, different types of network topologies, a range of IP Networking tools, Network Hardware, wireless transmission systems, remote access methodologies and how to best reduce cyber vulnerability.

UNV CCTV Training, covering off the fantastic protfolio of UNV CCTV products, looking at how to configure them, what manufcaturer tools are available and how to connect remotely and via mobile apps to installed systems.

Fundamental CCTV training course. We'll show you different applications, planning and design basics, hardware specifications, installation and commissioning methods and the requirements of BSEN62676-4

Advanced CCTV Video Analytics course covers analytics at the edge, line crossing and area behaviour tracking, Deep Learning Plus Advanced features including Facial recognition, License Plate Recognition and Occupancy control automating system outputs to interface with 3rd party systems.

1. Assessment and Planning: * Survey the area where you want to install CCTV cameras. Identify key areas that need surveillance such as entry points, blind spots, and valuable assets. * Determine the number of cameras needed and their types (e.g., dome, bullet, PTZ) based on the coverage required and environmental conditions. * Plan the placement of cameras considering factors like lighting conditions, obstructions, and the angle of view required. 2. Selecting Equipment: * Choose high-quality CCTV cameras and other necessary equipment such as DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) or NVRs (Network Video Recorders), cables, connectors, power supplies, and storage devices. * Ensure compatibility between cameras and recording devices. Consider features like resolution, night vision capability, and weather resistance. 3. Mounting Cameras: * Install cameras at the planned locations using appropriate mounting brackets or housings. * Ensure cameras are securely fixed to prevent tampering or theft. * Adjust the angle and direction of each camera to cover the desired area effectively. 4. Running Cables: * Plan the route for cables connecting cameras to the recording device. * Use weatherproof cables suitable for outdoor installation. * Conceal cables where possible to prevent tampering and maintain aesthetics. 5. Connecting Components: * Connect cameras to the DVR/NVR using appropriate cables and connectors. * Ensure proper power supply to cameras and recording devices. * Configure network settings if using an IP-based CCTV system for remote viewing. 6. Configuring Settings: * Access the DVR/NVR interface and configure settings such as recording schedule, motion detection, and video quality. * Set up user accounts and passwords to restrict access to the system. * Test the system to ensure cameras are capturing footage and recording properly. 7. Remote Viewing (Optional): * Set up remote viewing capabilities to access live or recorded footage from smartphones, tablets, or computers. * Configure port forwarding on your router if accessing the system from outside the local network. * Install and configure the necessary software or mobile apps provided by the CCTV system manufacturer. 8. Testing and Maintenance: * Test the system thoroughly to ensure all cameras are functioning correctly and recording as expected. * Regularly check and clean cameras to maintain optimal performance. * Update firmware and software periodically to patch security vulnerabilities and access new features.  

1. Assessment and Planning: * Survey the area where you want to install CCTV cameras. Identify key areas that need surveillance such as entry points, blind spots, and valuable assets. * Determine the number of cameras needed and their types (e.g., dome, bullet, PTZ) based on the coverage required and environmental conditions. * Plan the placement of cameras considering factors like lighting conditions, obstructions, and the angle of view required. 2. Selecting Equipment: * Choose high-quality CCTV cameras and other necessary equipment such as DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) or NVRs (Network Video Recorders), cables, connectors, power supplies, and storage devices. * Ensure compatibility between cameras and recording devices. Consider features like resolution, night vision capability, and weather resistance. 3. Mounting Cameras: * Install cameras at the planned locations using appropriate mounting brackets or housings. * Ensure cameras are securely fixed to prevent tampering or theft. * Adjust the angle and direction of each camera to cover the desired area effectively. 4. Running Cables: * Plan the route for cables connecting cameras to the recording device. * Use weatherproof cables suitable for outdoor installation. * Conceal cables where possible to prevent tampering and maintain aesthetics. 5. Connecting Components: * Connect cameras to the DVR/NVR using appropriate cables and connectors. * Ensure proper power supply to cameras and recording devices. * Configure network settings if using an IP-based CCTV system for remote viewing. 6. Configuring Settings: * Access the DVR/NVR interface and configure settings such as recording schedule, motion detection, and video quality. * Set up user accounts and passwords to restrict access to the system. * Test the system to ensure cameras are capturing footage and recording properly. 7. Remote Viewing (Optional): * Set up remote viewing capabilities to access live or recorded footage from smartphones, tablets, or computers. * Configure port forwarding on your router if accessing the system from outside the local network. * Install and configure the necessary software or mobile apps provided by the CCTV system manufacturer. 8. Testing and Maintenance: * Test the system thoroughly to ensure all cameras are functioning correctly and recording as expected. * Regularly check and clean cameras to maintain optimal performance. * Update firmware and software periodically to patch security vulnerabilities and access new features.  

IP CCTV TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This hands on course covers the technologies used in IP CCTV systems. The focus is not on operating or cabling but more advanced configuration and troubleshooting. Hands on sessions are used to reinforce the theory rather than teach specific manufacturer equipment. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Install IP CCTV. * Configure IP CCTV. * Explain how IP CCTV protocols work. * Troubleshoot IP CCTV. IP CCTV TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical staff working with IP CCTV. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 2 days IP CCTV TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction What is IP CCTV? Camera types, Video, Audio, two way audio, IP CCTV software. Hands on Installing IP CCTV. * CCTV architecture Components, servers, storage, LANs, WANs. Centralised versus decentralised. Hands on Using IP CCTV. * Ethernet What is Ethernet? Ethernet cabling, Inside versus outside, hubs, switches, PoE, VLANs. Hands on Ethernet connectivity. * Wireless WiFi, other wireless solutions, 802.11, variations, frequencies, Access Points, bridges, repeaters. WEP, WPA, WPA2, Hands on WiFi * Configuration Ways to configure, IP addresses, subnet mask, default gateway, DHCP, NAT, access from the Internet. Hands on CCTV configuration. * How IP CCTV works TCP, UDP, IP, RTP, RTSP, SIP, PTZ, NTP, Wireshark. Port numbers. Hands on Using Wireshark to troubleshoot IP CCTV. * Network issues with IP CCTV Bandwidth, video resolution, compressions, codecs, frame rates, audio. QoS. One way versus two way traffic. Hands on Analysing CCTV traffic. * Security VPNs, Firewalls. Hands on CCTV through a firewall. * Troubleshooting ping, tracert, arp, ipconfig, pathping, tracert. Cable issues, switch issues, WiFi issues.CCTV issues. Hands on CCTV troubleshooting. * Miscellaneous Design issues, multicasting, gateways. DVR technology. Calculating storage requirements.

VIDEO CONFERENCING OVER IP COURSE DESCRIPTION A current hot topic in recent years has been the provision of multimedia services over IP networks - triple play. This course investigates the characteristics of video transmission and then studies the impact on IP networks. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Describe the issues of video and data convergence. * Describe techniques, which can be used in IP to provide low uniform delay. * Evaluate video technologies. * Design data networks, which will support video.. VIDEO CONFERENCING OVER IP COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical staff. * Prerequisites: TCP/IP fundamentals Intro to data communications & networking * Duration 3 days VIDEO CONFERENCING OVER IP COURSE CONTENTS * Review Traditional video, digital video, video formats, MPEG, brief review of IP, Uses of video: downloading, streaming, TV, CCTV, conferencing. * Video over IP issues Delivery methods: FTTH, ADSL, VDSL, 3G and others. Bandwidth, delay, jitter, signalling. Digitising video, CODECS, packetising video, comparison of techniques. * IP performance and QOS IP TOS field, queuing strategies; FIFO, WFQ, custom, priority, RED. Differentiated services, diffserv. * Video over IP protocol stack RTP, RTCP, mixers and translators, RSVP. IPv6. * Conferencing Traditional solutions, Video conferencing over IP, point to point, multipoint, architectures, bridges. * IETF - Session Initiation Protocol Comparison with H.323, SIP proxy, proxy server, redirect server. SDP. * Multicasting Multicasting compared to unicasting and broadcasting, when to use and when not to use multicasting. IGMP, DVMRP, PIM. * Security Impact of firewalls and NAT, ISMA, DRM, DTCP.

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