Axamy

Access Control 101

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About This Course

  • Topic 1:
    Why Life Safety Is Important
  • Topic 2:
    AHJs and Regulatory Authorities
  • Topic 3:
    IBC and Local Building Codes
  • Topic 4:
    Which Codes Apply
  • Topic 5:
    ADA Requirements and Occupancy Codes
  • Topic 6:
    Free Egress
  • Topic 7:
    Request-to-Exit
  • Topic 8:
    Exit Hardware
  • Topic 9:
    Fire Alarm Loops
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    Credential Fundamentals and Usage Statistics
  • Topic 2:
    Contactless Credentials
  • Topic 3:
    Radio Frequencies Matter
  • Topic 4:
    Contactless Components
  • Topic 5:
    Mobile Credential Fundamentals
  • Topic 6:
    Mobile Credential Implementation
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    Biometric Authentication Fundamentals
  • Topic 2:
    Advanced Biometric Methods
  • Topic 3:
    Multiple Credentials/MFA
  • Topic 4:
    Range
  • Topic 5:
    Credential Selection and Common Use Cases
  • Topic 6:
    Overview of Credential Providers
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    What is a reader?
  • Topic 2:
    Reader Credential Support
  • Topic 3:
    Mobile Readers and Reader Form Factors
  • Topic 4:
    Wall Mount and Mullion Mount Readers
  • Topic 5:
    Keypads
  • Topic 6:
    Biometrics
  • Topic 7:
    Intercoms
  • Topic 8:
    Gates
  • Topic 9:
    Turnstile Mounts
  • Topic 10:
    Multifactor Readers
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    Wiegand Protocol
  • Topic 2:
    OSDP Protocol and Wiegand
  • Topic 3:
    OSDP
  • Topic 4:
    Reader Selection Factors
  • Topic 5:
    Reader Infrastructure Requirements
  • Topic 6:
    Range
  • Topic 7:
    Location
  • Topic 8:
    Required Infrastructure
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    HID Signo 40 and CDVI STARPB
  • Topic 2:
    WaveLynx Ethos Series
  • Topic 3:
    Suprema BioEntry W2
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    Basic Door Anatomy
  • Topic 2:
    Types of Doors
  • Topic 3:
    Door Swing
  • Topic 4:
    Hinges
  • Topic 5:
    Door Closer Fundamentals
  • Topic 6:
    Door Closer Types
  • Topic 7:
    Operators
  • Topic 8:
    Special Listings
  • Topic 9:
    Installing Access Control
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    Electric Strikes and Magnetic Locks
  • Topic 2:
    Electronic Bolt Locks
  • Topic 3:
    Cylindrical Locks
  • Topic 4:
    Mortise Locks
  • Topic 5:
    Surface/Rim Mounted Locks
  • Topic 6:
    Deadbolts
  • Topic 7:
    Deadlatch
  • Topic 8:
    Standalone Locksets
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    Fail Safe vs. Fail Secure
  • Topic 2:
    Selecting a Lock
  • Topic 3:
    Assa Abloy
  • Topic 4:
    Allegion
  • Topic 5:
    Dormakaba
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    Open vs Closed Controllers
  • Topic 2:
    Controller Functions
  • Topic 3:
    Edge vs Central Controllers
  • Topic 4:
    Controller Form Factors
  • Topic 5:
    Selecting a Controller
  • Topic 6:
    Mercury Security 3rd Generation Redboard Controllers
  • Topic 7:
    Software House iStar Ultra
  • Topic 8:
    Kantech KT-1
  • Topic 9:
    Axis A1001
  • Topic 10:
    Bosch AMC (Access Modular Controller)
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    Management Software Functions and Live View
  • Topic 2:
    Door and Cardholder Management
  • Topic 3:
    Reporting and Common Components
  • Topic 4:
    Controller Selection and Integration Directionality
  • Topic 5:
    Video in Access
  • Topic 6:
    Access in Video
  • Topic 7:
    Unified Access & Video
  • Topic 8:
    Third-Party System Integration With Software
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    Credentials
  • Topic 2:
    Reader
  • Topic 3:
    Reader - Controller Connectivity Options
  • Topic 4:
    Reader - Controller Cabling
  • Topic 5:
    Locks
  • Topic 6:
    Controller
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    Inputs
  • Topic 2:
    Outputs
  • Topic 3:
    Management Software
  • Topic 4:
    Monitoring
  • Topic 5:
    Enrollment
  • Topic 6:
    Common Access Architectures
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    Overview
  • Topic 2:
    Manufacturers
  • Topic 3:
    OEMs / 'Relabelers'
  • Topic 4:
    Brands
  • Topic 5:
    Distribution Channels and Strategy
  • Topic 6:
    Distributors
  • Topic 7:
    Dealers and Distribution Models
  • Topic 8:
    Manufacturer Representatives and Consultants
  • Topic 9:
    End Users
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    Rise of IP Controllers (2000-2010)
  • Topic 2:
    Credential Security Improvements - HID iClass (2002)
  • Topic 3:
    OSDP Protocol Development (2008)
  • Topic 4:
    Rise of PoE for Access Control (2010s)
  • Topic 5:
    Mobile Access Control Emergence (2015-2022)
  • Topic 6:
    Rise of Cloud Access Control (2015-Present)
  • Topic 7:
    COVID Impact and Supply Chain Shortages (2020-Present)
  • Final Class Quiz
  • Topic 1:
    Mobile in Access Control
  • Topic 2:
    The Future of Biometrics
  • Topic 3:
    Cloud Integration and Incumbent Challenges in Access Control
  • Topic 4:
    Multi-Family Access Control
  • Topic 5:
    The Future of OSDP
  • Topic 6:
    No Progress for Interoperability
  • Topic 7:
    PoE+ Use
  • Final Class Quiz

Final Exam

Comprehensive examination covering all course material.

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Classes
16 Classes
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Course Creator
Thang Vu created this course on July 31, 2025