🛡️ Access Control Software Training Course: Master the Systems That Control Who Goes Where — and When

Access control isn’t just about card readers and electric locks — it’s about the software that manages doors, credentials, schedules, and permissions. At Volta Tech School, our Access Control Software Training Course teaches students how to work with the most widely used platforms in the security industry.

Whether you’re a beginner or already working in low-voltage or IT, this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to configure, troubleshoot, and manage complex access control systems used in everything from office buildings to hospitals and data centers.

🔐 What Is Access Control Software?

Access control software allows administrators to determine who can enter which doors, at what times, and under what conditions. It connects with card readers, keypads, biometric devices, door hardware, and even video systems — providing a centralized platform to monitor and manage physical security.

Mastering this software is essential for installers, service technicians, integrators, and system managers in today’s connected, security-first world.

💻 What You’ll Learn in This Course

This hands-on course is built around real-world tools and workflows. You’ll learn how to set up, program, and support enterprise-level access control systems.

✅ Understanding Access Control Architecture

• Components: software, controllers, readers, credentials, door hardware

• Communication methods: Wiegand, OSDP, TCP/IP

• On-premise vs cloud-based platforms

✅ Introduction to Leading Access Control Platforms

You'll get familiar with major systems used throughout the industry, including:

• LenelS2 (OnGuard, NetBox)

• Genetec Security Center

• Avigilon Access Control Manager (ACM)

• Axis Entry Manager

• AMAG Symmetry

• HID Global (VertX, Edge, Mobile Access)

• Kantech Entrapass

• Openpath, Brivo, and other cloud-native systems

Depending on availability and licensing, we’ll provide hands-on exposure to selected platforms so students can experience setup, configuration, and management in a live lab environment.

✅ Key Skills Covered in the Course

• Adding users and assigning credentials

• Creating access levels, time zones, and door groups

• Programming door schedules and holiday exceptions

• Monitoring events and alarms in real time

• Setting up remote management and mobile access

• Integrating with video surveillance and intrusion systems

• Troubleshooting controller communication and reader errors

• Working with site plans, maps, and device labels

✅ Hands-On Labs & Final Project

• Configure a multi-door access control system from scratch

• Assign real users, badges, and permissions

• Simulate real-world scenarios: forced entry, access denied, tailgating alerts

• Practice working with cloud dashboards and mobile apps

🏫 Why Volta Tech School?

At Volta Tech School, we train you the way the industry works — with live systems, real-world scenarios, and experienced instructors who’ve worked in the field. This is more than software training. It’s a career-building experiencedesigned for today’s security environment.

Whether you’re preparing for your first access control job or looking to take on more advanced roles, this course will set you apart in the field.

🚀 Control Your Future — With the Software That Opens Doors

Modern security depends on the power of access control software — and companies need technicians who know how to use it. Learn the systems that manage identities, control entrances, and keep facilities secure.

Enroll now in the Access Control Software Training Course at Volta Tech School — and become the brain behind the badge.

Burglar Alarm Software Training Course: Learn to Program, Monitor & Maintain Intrusion Panels Like a Pro

Burglar alarms are often the first layer of defense in any security system — and while the hardware is critical, it’s the panel software and programming that truly brings it to life. At Volta Tech School, our Burglar Alarm Software Training Course introduces students to the tools and techniques used to configure and manage professional-grade intrusion systems.

While not as deep or complex as surveillance or access control software, this topic is still an essential piece of the security puzzle — and one that every technician should understand.

🛡️ What Is Burglar Alarm Software?

Most burglar alarm systems are controlled through keypads and programming interfaces built into the panel — or via PC/mobile software used to configure zones, user codes, and communications. Understanding how to navigate these tools is key to installing and maintaining reliable, code-compliant alarm systems.

You’ll learn how to work with the most widely used alarm brands in the field, and get hands-on practice programming and testing real hardware.

🔧 What You’ll Learn in This Course

This training focuses on real-world alarm system setup, including both keypad and software-based configuration.

✅ Introduction to Intrusion System Programming

• How alarm panels operate: zones, loops, partitions, entry/exit delays

• Basic panel wiring, resistor values, and power calculations

• Local and remote programming tools

✅ Working with Industry-Standard Brands

Students will work with the most common systems used by alarm installers today, including:

• DMP XR and XT Series (using Dealer Admin or Remote Link)

• Honeywell Vista Series (15P/20P/21iP)

• Additional exposure to systems like DSC, Qolsys, or Bosch (when available)

✅ Software Tools & Key Concepts Covered

• Keypad programming vs software-based configuration

• Setting up zones: delay, perimeter, interior, fire, panic

• Creating user codes and assigning authority levels

• Programming entry/exit delays and arming schedules

• Setting up central station communication (Contact ID, IP, cellular)

• Diagnosing common issues: zone faults, communication errors, false alarms

✅ Light Hands-On Labs

• Program zones and user codes on real panels

• Simulate arming/disarming scenarios with door/window contacts and PIRs

• Practice basic troubleshooting using keypad messages and LED indicators

🏫 Why Learn This at Volta Tech School?

At Volta Tech School, we make sure every student gets a full-spectrum understanding of electronic security systems — including intrusion alarms. While this topic is more compact than surveillance or access control, it’s still a valuable skill that sets pros apart from basic installers.

You’ll learn from instructors who work with alarm panels every day and can share field-tested knowledge that goes beyond the manual.

🚀 Add Intrusion Programming to Your Skill Set

Security systems aren’t complete without reliable intrusion detection — and being able to program and support alarm panels gives you a well-rounded edge in the field. If you're serious about becoming a complete security technician, this course fills a critical gap.

Enroll today in the Burglar Alarm Software Training Course at Volta Tech School — and become the one who keeps the alarms running right.