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This self-paced online course builds on existing certifications in Access Control and Security Cameras, focusing exclusively on the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing CCTV and access control systems.

Learners will explore how AI enables smarter analytics and searchable events, real-time threat detection, predictive capabilities, and integrated decision-making to improve security outcomes, reduce operator workload, and minimize false alarms.

The course highlights current and emerging AI applications, including edge processing, behavioral analysis, and generative tools, with practical insights for installation, maintenance, sales, and system provision in diverse environments.

4 CEUs (AESBL Approved)

Recommended for Technicians, Sales Engineers, and Providers and Consultants who design, install, supply, or manage CCTV and/or Access Control Systems.

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the core concepts, limitations, and foundational types of AI and machine learning and differentiate what AI is (and is not) in the context of CCTV and Access control systems.
2. Explore AI-enhanced CCTV systems, including video analytics, real-time detection, anomaly features, and edge processing trends.
3. Examine AI in access control for biometrics, risk-based decisions, predictive analytics, and emerging trends like zero-trust models.
4. Integrate AI-driven CCTV and access control for combined advantages, alerts, industry applications, and practical troubleshooting.
5. Examine emerging trends, implementation strategies, maintenance, and ethical/legal considerations, and selling AI integrated systems.

This continuing education course is provided for educational purposes only and offers general information. It does not constitute professional licensure, state certification, legal advice, engineering guidance, or official compliance direction.

This course is approved by the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure (AESBL) and awards 4 CEUs upon successful completion. It may fulfill educational requirements for licensing or renewal in applicable jurisdictions. Completion does not grant or substitute for any official license, certification, or regulatory approval. Licensing decisions rest solely with the relevant state board.

Participants are solely responsible for making sound professional decisions and for ensuring that all work complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, industry standards, and regulations. The course provider, instructors, and affiliates assume no liability for how learners apply course content, for any installation outcomes, system performance, or for results related to licensure or employment.