$30

Credit Hours: 1

Functions of an Alarm System

This 1-hour online course is designed to provide security professionals with a structured understanding of the core functions and operational components of alarm systems. The course covers detection, control, notification, communication, supervision, and system integration concepts essential to intrusion and life safety systems. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of how alarm systems operate as complete systems, how individual components interact, and how proper installation and maintenance support reliable system performance.

Product Description / Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Identify the primary functions of an alarm system and explain how they work together
• Describe the roles of detection devices, control panels, and notification appliances
• Explain how alarm signals are transmitted and supervised
• Differentiate between alarm, supervisory, and trouble conditions
• Recognize the importance of proper installation and system testing to ensure reliable operation

Credit Hours: 1

 

Approved for CEU Credit in:

Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, Tennessee: (Qualified Agent), Texas