CCTV + IP Networks Bundle

Both courses in one purchase: CCTV System Fundamentals and IP Networks Fundamentals for Security Engineers. 158 lessons in total, because modern surveillance runs on networks and the two subjects are hard to separate on site.

Lessons158 video lessons (66 CCTV + 92 IP Networks)
DurationApproximately 15 hours
LevelBeginner — no prior experience needed
Access30 days from enrolment
FormatOn-demand video, learn at your own pace
Price€119

Why these two together

  • IP cameras are network devices — addressing, PoE and VLANs decide whether a system works
  • A large share of CCTV faults are network faults, not camera faults
  • Storage and bandwidth calculations depend on understanding both sides
  • Remote access, cybersecurity and firmware hygiene sit squarely in networking
  • Buying the two separately costs more than the bundle

Full curriculum — 158 lessons

Two complete courses, not extracts. Work through CCTV first, or start with networking if that is the gap.

Part 1: CCTV System Fundamentals (66 lessons)

1What Is Video Surveillance
2DORI
3Planning a CCTV System
4The Complete CCTV System
5The Image Sensor
6Lenses
7Image Processing Pipeline
8Colour White Balance Exposure
9Understanding Resolution
10Pixels Per Metre
11Frame Rate
12IR and Low Light
13Wide Dynamic Range
14Environmental Challenges
15Camera Form Factors
16PTZ Cameras
17Fisheye and Specialty
18Thermal Cameras
19Audio Surveillance
20Analogue CCTV
21HD Over Coax
22IP Cameras
23Comparing Technologies
24PoE
2512V 24V Alternative Power
26Power Budgets UPS
27Copper Cabling
28Distances Extenders Fibre
29Wireless and Cellular
30Cable Best Practices
31Cable Termination
32Compression H264 H265
33Bitrate and Bandwidth
34Compression Settings
35Storage Fundamentals
36DVRs
37NVRs
38VMS
39DVR Configuration
40NVR Configuration
41VMS Roles Maps Views
42IP Addressing Subnets
43Switches VLANs
44ONVIF RTSP Protocols
45Cybersecurity
46Cybersecurity Deep Dive
47Camera Discovery Network Setup
48Storage Calculation
49Recording Modes
50Retention and Management
51Disaster Recovery Failover
52Live Viewing
53Playback and Search
54Exporting Evidence
55Remote Access Setup
56Multi Site Central Monitoring
57Site Survey
58Mounting Aiming Setup
59Commissioning Handover
60Job Scenarios
61CCTV Integration
62Video Analytics
63AI Cloud Future
64ANPR License Plate Recognition
65Common Faults Diagnosis
66Image Quality Problems

Part 2: IP Networks Fundamentals (92 lessons)

67Why Are We Learning This
68What Is a Network
69What Is the Internet And What Is NOT the Internet
70LAN Your Local Network
71WAN Connecting Buildings Together
72The Devices on a Network What Each One Does
73What Is a Protocol
74TCPIP The Language Every Network Device Speaks
75What Is a Data Packet
76MAC Addresses The Name on Your Birth Certificate
77How a Message Actually Travels from Camera to NVR
78What Is an IP Address
79The Four Numbers
80Network Part vs Device Part
81Subnet Masks
82Default Gateway
83Static IP You Choose the Address
84DHCP The Address Is Assigned Automatically
85IP Address Conflicts Two Devices One Address Big Problems
86Private vs Public IP Addresses
87What Is a Port
88Common Ports for Security Systems
89TCP vs UDP
90Port Forwarding
91What Is DNS
92DDNS
93NTP
94What Is Ethernet The Physical Connection
95The Ethernet Cable Cat5e Cat6 and What the Letters Mean
96Inside the Cable The Eight Wires and Why Theyre Twisted
97Making an Ethernet Cable RJ45 Crimping
98The 100-Metre Rule
99Fibre Optic Cable
100What Is a Network Switch
101How a Switch Knows Where to Send Data
102Unmanaged Switches Plug In and Go
103Managed Switches
104PoE Switches
105Choosing the Right Switch
106What Is PoE
107PoE Standards
108The Power Budget Trap
109PoE Injectors Extenders
110PoE Troubleshooting
111What Is a Router
112NAT How Your Whole Building Shares One Public Address
113What Is a Firewall
114VPN
115The Problem
116What Is a VLAN
117VLAN Layout for Security
118Practical VLAN Setup
119What Is Wi-Fi And Should You Use It for Security
120Wireless Bridges Connecting Buildings Without Cable
121Cellular Connections 4G5G for Remote Sites
122When to Use Wireless and When to Run a Cable
123What Is Bandwidth
124Camera Bandwidth
125Network Bandwidth
126Calculating Total Bandwidth
127Why Raw Video Is Impossibly Large
128H264 and H265
129Bitrate
130Servers and Clients
131Security Servers
132Web Interfaces
133Mobile Apps Remote Viewing
134Hard Drives
135Surveillance-Rated Drives
136RAID
137NAS
138Calculating Storage
139How to Change Your Computers IP Address
140How to Find Devices on Your Network
141How to Log into an IP Camera for the First Time
142Setting Up a PoE Switch
143Testing a Network Cable
144Setting Up Secure Remote Access
145Why Hackers Target Security Systems
146Passwords The First and Most Important Defence
147Firmware Updates Patching the Holes
148Network Segmentation Keeping Bad Actors Contained
149Encryption
150The Troubleshooting Mindset
151No Connection The Device Is Completely Offline
152Slow or Choppy Video Bandwidth and Performance
153Cant Access Remotely Remote Access Not Working
154The Essential Toolkit
155Small System 4 Cameras 1 Intercom Home Network
156Medium System 32 Cameras Access Control Dedicated Network
157Large System Multi-Building Campus with Fibre VLANs VMS
158Working with IT Departments Speaking Their Language

Who this bundle is for

  • Installers moving from analogue to IP systems
  • Electricians adding CCTV to their services
  • Technicians who can mount a camera but not diagnose the network behind it
  • Anyone entering the security trade who wants both foundations at once

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy the courses separately?

Yes. Both are available on their own. The bundle costs less than buying them individually.

Do I need networking experience?

No. The IP Networks course starts from what a network is and assumes nothing.

How long do I have access?

30 days from enrolment, covering both courses.

Is the content manufacturer-specific?

No. Both courses are brand-agnostic and apply to any manufacturer and any country.

Which should I start with?

Most people start with CCTV and dip into networking when it comes up. Either order works.

Enrol now and get instant access to both courses — 158 lessons.