Access Control + IP Networks Bundle

Both courses in one purchase: Access Control Systems Fundamentals and IP Networks Fundamentals for Security Engineers. 147 lessons in total, because modern access control is an IP system before it is a lock.

Lessons	147 video lessons (55 Access Control + 92 IP Networks)
Duration	Approximately 14 hours
Level	Beginner — no prior experience needed
Access	30 days from enrolment
Format	On-demand video, learn at your own pace
Price	€119

Why these two together

Door controllers are network devices — addressing, PoE and VLANs decide whether they talk
OSDP, cloud platforms and remote management all assume networking knowledge
Integration with CCTV, intruder and fire systems happens over the network
Cybersecurity for access control is a networking discipline, not a lock discipline
Buying the two separately costs more than the bundle

Full curriculum — 147 lessons

Two complete courses, not extracts. Start with access control, or with networking if that is the gap.

Part 1: Access Control Systems Fundamentals (55 lessons)

1	What Is Access Control
2	Three Factors of Authentication
3	Complete System Overview
4	Access Control vs Keys
5	Proximity Cards Fobs
6	Smart Cards MIFARE DESFire Encrypted Credentials
7	PIN Codes
8	Mobile Credentials
9	Biometrics
10	How Card Readers Work
11	Reader Types
12	Reader Positioning Accessibility
13	Wiegand vs OSDP
14	What Is a Door Controller
15	Controller Architecture
16	Inputs Outputs on a Controller Board
17	Standalone vs Networked
18	Electromagnetic Locks Maglocks
19	Electric Strikes
20	Other Locking Devices
21	Fail-Safe vs Fail-Secure
22	Key Override Emergency Release
23	Request to Exit
24	Door Monitoring
25	Door closers, holders, and fire integration
26	Turnstiles, barriers & speed gates
27	Powering Access Control
28	Battery Backup
29	Cable Types Topologies
30	Wiring a Door Complete Cable Schedule
31	IP-Based Access Control
32	RS-485 TCPIP Communication
33	Cybersecurity for Access Control
34	Cloud-Based Access Control
35	Access Control Software Overview
36	Cardholders Credentials Permissions
37	Access Levels Schedules Time Zones
38	Events Alarms Reporting
39	Enrolment Adding Users
40	Anti-Passback
41	Interlocking Mantraps
42	Mustering Roll Call
43	Elevator Control
44	Visitor Management
45	Integration with Intruder Alarms
46	Integration with CCTV
47	Integration with Fire Alarm
48	Building Management Integration
49	Site Survey Door Schedule
50	Installing Readers Controllers Locks
51	Commissioning Testing Handover
52	Common Installation Mistakes
53	Systematic Fault-Finding
54	Common Faults
55	Preventive Maintenance Service Schedules

Part 2: IP Networks Fundamentals (92 lessons)

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

Who this bundle is for

Installers moving from standalone locks to networked access control
Electricians and locksmiths adding electronic access to their services
Technicians who can wire a maglock but not diagnose the controller's network
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.

Does it cover fail-safe and fail-secure?

Yes, in depth. It is a life-safety distinction, not a technical footnote, and the course treats it that way.

Enrol now and get instant access to both courses — 147 lessons.