IPVM Upcoming Courses
IPVM offers both live online and on-demand courses where we teach video surveillance and access control based on our unique ongoing research and testing.
Live Courses
You can take the live courses from anywhere in the world, attending live or watching the recordings on-demand. We include weekly quizzes, a final exam, extensive personal feedback, and certifications for those who pass.
Launched in 2012, over 2500 professionals have gained IPVM certifications.
2021 & 2022 Live Course Schedule:
Surveillance Cameras Live Course
Learn to design video surveillance systems based on 900+ tests and unique research, teaching the underlying technologies and tradeoffs of current cameras.
The Surveillance Cameras course will meet 12 times, over 6 weeks (Tuesday and Thursday) for 1 hour from 11am ET to 12pm ET).
January 11th - February 17th, 2022
Video Surveillance Analytics Live Course
Understand how video analytics work, what problems they have, and how to responsibly sell or deploy. This course is for anyone who currently or plans to manage, design, sell, or support video surveillance systems using video analytics.
The Video Surveillance Analytics course will meet 12 times, over 6 weeks (Tuesday and Thursday) for 1 hour from 11am ET to 12pm ET.
February 1st - March 10th, 2022
Video Surveillance 101 Live Course
Understand the most important terms, technologies, and trends in the video surveillance industry. Aimed at people with limited technical exposure to video surveillance systems.
The Video Surveillance 101 course meets for 2 full days, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 10AM - 4:30 PM ET.
Video Surveillance Installation Live Course
Learn the basics for installing video surveillance systems. We teach you, step by step, the right way to install, the right tools to use and how to overcome the key challenges you will face installing.
The Camera Installation course will meet 12 times over 6 weeks (Tuesday and Thursday) at 5pm ET - 6pm ET.
VMS / VSaaS Live Course
Understand the trends, terms and technology for VMS and VSaaS. Based on the latest reporting at IPVM, analyzing and testing products to determine which are best and worst at various capabilities, and what companies are emerging.
The VMS/VSaaS Course will meet 12 times, over 6 weeks (Tuesday and Thursday) from 1pm to 2pm ET.
Access Control Live Course
After completion, students understand how current physical access technologies best achieve security goals and are used in access systems.
The Access Control Course will meet 12 times, over 6 weeks (Tuesday and Thursday) from 1pm to 2pm ET.
IP Networking Live Course
Learn to set up an IP video surveillance system: configuring a managed switch, connecting IP cameras, VLANs, QoS, bandwidth management, and network security. Aimed at people with limited experience managing IT networks.
The IP Networking Course will meet 12 times, over 6 weeks (Tuesday and Thursday) from 11am to 12 pm ET.
On-Demand Courses
The same course materials (videos, tutorials, quizzes, assignments, exams) are now available on-demand. Start whenever you want. Take as long as you want or finish as soon as you can. Learn more about each course:
Video Surveillance Analytics Course On-Demand Overview
Access Control Course On-Demand Overview
Cameras Course On-Demand Overview
Installation Course On-Demand Overview
IP Networking Course On-Demand Overview
Video Surveillance 101 Course On-Demand Overview
Every on-demand student gets a 20-minute phone call with an IPVM expert to get started and we offer 'office hours' every week to help any student learning the materials. More information and available courses can be found on the On-Demand overview page.
How The Courses Work
Live Classes: Each live course meets twice a week for ~6 weeks. We meet using webcasting software and live chat, presenting demonstrations, graphics, and explanations. We answer dozens of questions every class that helps you get the most out of each class. In IPVM classes, you are able and encouraged to interact to get the most out of it.
Below is a recording of the intro to one of our class sessions:
And below is a recording of a portion of the attendee Q&A at the end of a class session:
Course Readings: Each course includes ~300 pages of readings. These readings are based on our ongoing research and testing of security products to ensure that you learn what is current, which is critical given the ongoing changes in technology.
