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Choosing, installing and configuring CCTV systems end to end — camera types, DVR/NVR recorders, networking for remote viewing, and troubleshooting — through to advising clients and quoting jobs.
Homes, shops and offices across Rwanda increasingly want CCTV installed — and a badly installed system means blind spots, poor footage, or a client who can't even view it remotely. This course trains you to plan, install and configure a system properly, then support it after installation.
You'll go beyond just mounting a camera: networking, remote viewing setup and troubleshooting are core parts of the course, because that's what actually makes a system useful to a client.
What CCTV is and where it's used, core system components, and analog vs. IP cameras.
Dome, bullet and PTZ cameras, resolution, lenses, night vision, and video compression.
IP addressing, routers, and the ports that make remote viewing possible.
Analog vs. IP recording, storage sizing, and recording modes.
Cabling, mounting, weatherproofing and safe installation practice.
Software setup, mobile app viewing, diagnosing faults, and quoting real jobs.
The full 10-session, day-by-day breakdown is below.
Everything needed to plan, install, configure and troubleshoot a CCTV system — then confidently advise and quote a real client.
Not just wiring up a camera — the full process from choosing equipment to handing over a working, remotely viewable system.
What CCTV is and where it's used (security, business, home). Core components — camera, recorder (DVR/NVR), storage, cabling and power supply. Analog vs. IP cameras.
Dome, bullet and PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras. Indoor vs. outdoor-rated cameras, and night vision / infrared.
Resolution (720p, 1080p, 4K), frame rate, fixed vs. varifocal lenses, field of view, and video compression (H.264/H.265) and bitrate.
IP addressing, LAN vs. WAN, routers, DHCP vs. static IP, and the ports (HTTP, RTSP) that make remote viewing possible.
Analog recording (DVR) vs. IP recording (NVR), storage sizing in GB/TB, and recording modes — continuous vs. motion-triggered.
Cable types — coaxial and Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet — power supplies and adapters, and choosing camera height, angle and lighting.
Mounting a camera on a wall or ceiling, running and terminating cable, weatherproofing, and working safely around electricity.
Setting up the DVR/NVR and hard disk, mobile-app remote viewing, motion detection, and recording schedules.
Diagnosing no-picture faults, network problems, storage-full errors, power issues and poor video quality.
Running a site survey, planning camera placement, writing quotations, customer care and maintenance contracts.
Notes, slide decks and practice videos for every module — unlocked as soon as you enroll.
Written PDF notes for every module, from your instructors.
Unlocks on enrollmentRecorded demonstrations and walkthroughs you can rewatch anytime.
Unlocks on enrollmentWiring diagrams, checklists and reference sheets to work from.
Unlocks on enrollmentGraduates leave able to handle a CCTV job start to finish. Here's what that opens up:
Match cameras, recorders and storage to what a client actually needs.
Mount, cable and power a CCTV system correctly and safely.
Configure networking so clients can view footage from their phone.
Diagnose picture, network, storage and power problems.
Run a site survey and give clients a real, professional quote.
Install, configure and maintain CCTV systems independently.
Hands-on learners who want a practical, sellable trade skill
Career changers looking for steady, in-demand installation work
Anyone who wants to start their own CCTV installation business
Electricians and installers who want to add CCTV to their skills
Registration, lessons and certification for CCTV Camera Installation & Security Systems happen on the IBTC e-learning platform. Create your account and pick this course to begin.
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