Security Camera Installation Course: Train to Protect, Monitor & Secure with Real-World Skills

Looking to break into the fast-growing field of video surveillance and security camera installation? Our Security Camera Systems Course at Volta Tech School teaches you how to design, install, configure, and maintain the systems that protect homes, businesses, and entire facilities every day.

From single-camera home setups to multi-site commercial systems, you’ll get hands-on experience with real equipment, real tools, and real job scenarios.

🛡️ What Is a Security Camera System?

Security camera systems — also called CCTV or video surveillance — are a critical part of any security plan. Today’s systems use IP cameras, motion alerts, remote monitoring, and high-definition recording to prevent theft, deter crime, and provide evidence when something goes wrong.

In this course, you'll gain practical knowledge of how these systems work, how they’re installed, and how to keep them running smoothly.

🔧 What You’ll Learn in the Security Camera Systems Course

At Volta Tech School, our training is hands-on, field-focused, and designed for the real world. Here’s what the course includes:

✅ Security Camera System Fundamentals

• What is CCTV? Differences between analog and IP systems

• How DVRs, NVRs, and cloud-based systems store and manage footage

• Overview of residential, retail, and commercial applications

✅ Camera Types & System Design

• Bullet, dome, turret, and PTZ cameras: how and where to use them

• Placement strategies for entrances, parking lots, hallways, and critical zones

• Design principles for clear coverage, minimal blind spots

✅ Wiring & Connectivity

• Coaxial (RG59), Cat5e/Cat6 for IP systems, and PoE basics

• Cable pulling, termination, labeling, and neat routing techniques

• How to power devices safely and cleanly

✅ Mounting & Installation Techniques

• Proper mounting methods for interior/exterior cameras

• Aiming for optimal field of view, lighting, and motion detection

• Water/weatherproofing and protection from tampering

✅ System Configuration & Remote Access

• Setting up NVRs/DVRs with proper resolution, frame rate, and recording schedules

• Connecting systems to phones, tablets, and desktop apps

• Port forwarding, static IPs, and P2P connections

✅ Smart Features & Video Analytics

• Motion detection, facial recognition, line-cross alerts

• Configuring event-based recording and instant alerts

• Integrating cameras with access control and alarm systems

✅ Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Diagnosing video loss, ghosting, interference, and app issues

• Testing PoE, cable continuity, and hard drive health

• Maintenance schedules and client best practices

✅ Final Project: Real-World Camera System Install

• Plan, install, wire, and program a complete security camera setup

• Test live feeds, remote viewing, and event triggers — just like a job site

🏫 Why Volta Tech School?

At Volta Tech School, we believe in teaching what the job actually requires — not just theory. You’ll train with the same tools and technologies used in the field, guided by instructors with real-world security experience.

Whether you're starting fresh or upgrading your low-voltage skills, we’ll help you become a confident, job-ready surveillance installer or video technician.

🚀 Your Career in Security Starts Here

Video surveillance isn’t just a piece of a security system — it’s the most visible, most powerful tool in modern protection. Learn how to build and manage these systems with hands-on training from Volta Tech School.

Enroll today and start a career that’s sharp, smart, and always in focus.