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CCTV Installation & Basic Networking Skills Training

“CCTV security system installation training is an excellent skill to acquire, whether for personal use or as a professional career path. Here’s a breakdown of what you might cover in a skills training program for CCTV installation:

Introduction to CCTV Systems

Overview of CCTV Technology: Types of cameras, DVRs/NVRs, and their purposes.

Types of CCTV Systems: Analog, IP-based systems, and hybrid systems.

Applications: Residential, commercial, and industrial uses.

Basic Electrical and Networking Knowledge

Electrical Basics: Voltage, current, and resistance; safe handling of electrical components.

Networking Basics: IP addressing, subnetting, and setting up local area networks (LAN) and Wi-Fi connections.

Cable Management: Coaxial cables, Ethernet cables (Cat5/Cat6), and fiber optics; crimping and cable termination.

Components of CCTV Systems

Cameras: Dome, bullet, PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom), and thermal cameras; differences in resolution, night vision, and weatherproofing.

Recording Devices: Digital Video Recorders (DVR) vs. Network Video Recorders (NVR); storage capacity and data compression formats.

Power Supply: Power over Ethernet (PoE) vs. separate power sources.

Accessories: Connectors, mounts, and housings.”

CCTV Architecture, Design, Installation & Management Skills

One of the mosr critical skills in CCTV skills is the design stage. This is so, especially when carrying out large installation projects

During the design of CCTV systems much time is spent on estimating lens focal length and the right location of video cameras to get the necessary image on the screen.
Estimating person identification areas and license plate reading areas causes additional difficulties for a designer. The task becomes more complicated when it is necessary to choose optimal relative positions of several cameras or when it is necessary to make one camera solve several tasks (for example identification of entering people and surveillance over the perimeter). You can also add the necessity to calculate how this or that object will be displayed, where the motion detector will detect a person for an instance with enough light and contrast ratio, and where it will not, etc.

CCTV Installation & Basic Networking Skills Training – July 2025

**Excerpt:**

“CCTV security system installation training is an essential skill for both personal and professional growth. This comprehensive program, held at Kenvision Techniks Workshops in Kahawa Sukari, Nairobi, offers a detailed curriculum over one week, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. At an offer fee of KES 10,000 (down from the usual KES 20,000), participants will gain hands-on experience in CCTV technology, covering everything from basic electrical and networking knowledge to advanced skills like AI-powered features and cloud-based storage.

The course includes modules on system installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting, ensuring you’re equipped to handle real-world challenges. By the end of the training, you’ll receive a Certificate of Proficiency from Hikvision Technologies in collaboration with Kenvision Techniks, making this an excellent opportunity to advance your career in security systems.”