IPVM Upcoming Courses


IPVM offers live online courses where we teach video surveillance and access control based on our unique ongoing researching and testing.

You can take the 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.

Here are our upcoming courses:

Winter 2020 Video Installation Course

The Winter Video Installation Course will start on January 21st, 2020.

The class meets 12 times over 6 weeks (Tuesday and Thursday) from 5pm to 6pm ET.

Winter 2020 Camera Course

The Winter Camera Course will start on February 4th, 2020.

The class meets 12 times over 6 weeks (Tuesday and Thursday) from 11am to 12pm ET.

Spring 2020 Video Surveillance 101 Course

The Video Surveillance 101 Course will start on February 25th, 2020.

The class meets 12 times over 6 weeks (Tuesday and Thursday) from 1pm to 2pm ET.

Spring 2020 Access Control Course

The Spring Access Control Course will start on April 28th, 2020.

The class meets 12 times over 6 weeks (Tuesday and Thursday) from 11am to 12pm.

Spring 2020 IP Networking Course

The Spring IP Networking Course will start on May 12th, 2020.

The class meets 12 times over 6 weeks (Tuesday and Thursday) from 1pm to 2pm ET.

How The Courses Work

Live Classes: Each 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.

What IPVM Is

The world's leading authority on video surveillance, with 200,000+ visits monthly.

  • Articles on cameras, video analytics, VMS, and trends
  • Tests showing actual performance and problems
  • Courses in surveillance, access control, etc
  • Camera Calculator for designing systems

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