$30

Credit Hours: 1

Overview of Alarm Basics

This 1-hour online course is designed to provide entry-level security professionals with a foundational understanding of alarm system history, core system functions, and modern alarm applications. The course explores the evolution of alarm technology, key industry pioneers, customer security concerns, and the three primary functions of alarm systems. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how alarm systems meet real-world protection needs and how basic system components work together to provide life safety and property protection.

Product Description / Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Describe the historical development of alarm systems and key industry pioneers
• Explain common security concerns and how modern alarm systems address them
• Identify the three basic functions of an alarm system
• Differentiate between a smoke alarm and a system-connected smoke detector
• Recognize how monitoring and emergency response integration enhances protection

Credit hours: 1

 

Approved for CEU Credit in:

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