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2N: Essentials

2N Essentials is a 1-day classroom course that provides foundation knowledge and hands-on experience with 2N intercoms and answering solutions.

Access control

Analog vs. digital audio

Analytics for optimizing operations

Learn how the analytics apps offered by Axis can help optimize your operation

Applied image quality

Learn about image quality as applied to surveillance, so you can select and set up cameras for optimal performance.

Arctic temperature control

Autofocus

Average bitrate

AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry Essentials

AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry Essentials is a comprehensive course that expands on the knowledge obtained during the AXIS Camera Station Essentials course. Students will gain knowledge through lecture and hands-on exercises while working with various access control and network video devices.

AXIS Camera Station: Essentials

Work hands-on with domes, PTZs, intercoms and speakers to gain experience with the installation, configuration, operation and troubleshooting of AXIS Camera Station systems.

Axis Communications Academy Subscription

Gain exclusive access to new, cutting-edge content with both online and recorded live virtual instructor led training sessions. 

Axis network audio: Essentials

Gain firsthand experience with Axis network audio. You will learn how to install, configure, and operate network audio devices in standalone mode as well as with network cameras.

Axis network camera naming convention

Learn the main principles for how to extract product specifications from the standardized names of Axis products.

Axis network camera product types

Learn about different types of Axis network cameras and how they address various customer surveillance needs.

Axis network video technologies

Discover the technologies used to deliver forensic-quality images, reduce bandwidth and storage space, and run analytics.

Axis screencast simulation: AXIS Audio Manager Edge

Observe how AXIS Audio Manager Edge software management system can improve the operational efficiency of your organization.

Axis screencast simulation: AXIS Camera Station

This tutorial consists of video screencasts and click-through directions providing visual instruction on how to use AXIS Camera Station.

Axis screencast simulation: AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry

Observe how AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry puts efficient video surveillance and access control at your fingertips with one, user-friendly interface. This tutorial consists of video screencasts providing visual instruction on AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry.

Axis Screencast Simulation: AXIS License Plate Verifier

This is a simulated walk-through training on AXIS License Plate Verifier. This 15 minute course is designed for Installers/Technicians/Integrators/Security Professionals who want to learn about AXIS License Plate Verifier.

Axis screencast simulation: AXIS Object Analytics

This is a simulated walk-through training on how to set-up AXIS Object Analytics. This 15 minute course is designed for Installers/Technicians/Integrators/Security Professionals who want to learn how to set-up AXIS Object Analytics.

Axis screencast simulation: AXIS Site Designer

See how AXIS Site Designer can simplify the design and sales quotation workflow of surveillance systems making projects easier to create, revise, and implement.

Axis screencast simulation: AXIS W800 System Controller

This is a simulated walk-through training on how to set-up AXIS W800 System Controller. 

Axis screencast simulation: Design Tool for AXIS Perimeter Defender

Want to learn how to use AXIS Perimeter Defender in real time? Look no further, this screencast simulation provides a way for you to learn how to use the Design Tool for AXIS Perimeter Defender in real time.

Benefits of AXIS Camera Station

Learn the basics on how to frame and customize key selling-points when selling AXIS Camera Station end-to-end solutions.

Benefits of using intercoms

Learn what an intercom is and in which scenarios they are useful.

Compression: H.264 vs Zipstream

In this app, you can compare video compressed using standard H.264 with Axis Zipstream technology, a radically more efficient implementation of H.264. You can see how the bit rate varies depending on the Zipstream level set.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Get a brief introduction to the topic of cybersecurity as applied to network video systems

Discover Series

Discover courses are designed with your needs in mind. These short, live, interactive classes give you an innovative educational experience from your computer.

Emissivity

Essentials of network audio design

Learn the basics of designing network audio systems.

Exploring AXIS Perimeter Defender

Learn how video analytics apps for perimeter surveillance, together with Axis network cameras, speakers, and video management software can effectively protect the perimeter of large-scale installations.

Explosion-protected cameras

Learn about hazardous areas, industry standards, and how explosion-protected cameras can streamline production and make the workplace safer.

Fiber optics with Axis products

Learn why fiber optics are so essential to the infrastructure powering Axis products, and how they affect system design.

Frame rate versus Shutter speed

This application allows you to change the frame rate and shutter speed of three sample videos. These two settings are important in understanding how they affect image quality.

Frame rate vs. shutter speed

Get to know Axis body worn solution

Learn the basics about Axis body worn solution.

Get to know AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry

Learn the basic principles of operation using AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry.

Get to know AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry – Use cases

Learn the basic principles of operation using AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry.

Get to know AXIS License Plate Verifier

Learn how AXIS License Plate Verifier makes it easy to use analytics for automated vehicle access and slow-speed traffic. Also, find out how Axis network door controllers can add value to the system

Get to know Axis network audio

This eLearning course introduces Axis network audio. The course starts with an overview of the Axis portfolio of audio solutions and then delves into the many business opportunities offered by these solutions.

Get to know AXIS Object Analytics

Learn how AXIS Object Analytics detects and classifies objects based on AI.

Get to know AXIS Optimizer for Milestone XProtect®

Learn how to get the most out of Axis device capabilities in Milestone XProtect systems.

Get to know Axis thermal and thermometric cameras

In this eLearning course, you'll learn about Axis thermal and thermometric cameras and how they deliver accurate, heat-based detection—regardless of visibility.

Get to know cybersecurity at Axis

In this eLearning course, you’ll learn about the principles of cybersecurity, why cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and how Axis addresses this important matter.

Introduction to IP-based access control

Get a first and brief introduction to IP-based access control.

High resolutions

Identification and recognition

The focus of this tutorial is how cameras in a surveillance project can provide the close-up footage required for identification and

Image noise

Image quality

This guide is about what image quality is and how to get it. 

Introduction to AXIS Camera Station End-to-End Solutions

Dig into a compelling case story featuring examples of how to design an AXIS Camera Station surveillance system from scratch.

Introduction to imaging

To work successfully with video surveillance, it’s essential to understand the basic factors that contribute to good image usability. 

Introduction to network audio

Learn the basics of network audio and discover the Axis audio offering.

Introduction to network technology

Learn about the basics of networking, including terminology and key concepts.

Introduction to security radars

Learn the basics of using radar technology for surveillance and security purposes.

Jitter

Knowledge check

Get feedback on answers to 25 quiz questions to find out if you should study more before taking the practice test, followed by the Axis Network Video Exam.

Lenses for network video cameras

Learn about the various types of lens available for network video cameras, and about how the smartest of them can make video surveillance easier.

Level up with Axis end-to-end solutions

Discover the strengths of Axis end-to-end solutions for surveillance, including video, audio and access control, and see how easily it can be scaled up.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Learn why, when, and how to install lighting in your surveillance networks to get the video quality you need.

Live Webinars for Americas

Please use this link to view all upcoming webinars for the Americas

Look around you with panoramic cameras

Learn about different types of panoramic cameras, and how one camera plays the role of many.

Low light solutions

Designing a surveillance system to function in low light conditions is not always easy. Axis Communications offers a number of products to support different solutions.

Making the most out of video analytics

Learn how to maximize the performance of your video analytics applications by making insightful choices when it comes to product selection, camera placement, maintenance and more.

Multicasting

Network audio

Network video fundamentals & Certification

In this course you will learn how to configure, operate and troubleshoot network cameras. Hands-on exercises with domes, fixed cameras, PTZs, thermals and multisensors will be completed.

On Demand Webinars for Americas

Please use this link to view all recorded webinars for the Americas.

Onboard cameras

Panoramic cameras

This is a brief walkthrough of different types of panoramic cameras and what differentiates them. 

Panoramic cameras

Perfect pixel count

This step-by-step guide helps you select the best cameras for your operational requirements and surveillance scenarios.

Perimeter and Area Security Solutions

This eLearning course offers an overview of Axis perimeter and area security solutions. The course starts with an introduction to the different layers of protection—from perimeter to the core. It presents the Axis portfolio and the various scenarios and use cases suitable for perimeter and area security solutions. It also looks at how different Axis cameras, radar, analytics, and audio solutions can extend the capabilities of your solution.

Pixel density

Pixel density is usually referred to as pixels per inch (PPI). The higher the PPI, the more detail you’ll find within the image. The Pixel Density application allows you to manipulate different parameters and learn how they affect pixel density.

Power over Ethernet

Power surges

Learn about what these surges are, what they can do and how you can benefit from the built-in capabilities of Axis cameras.

Practice test

Answer 40 practice questions and learn what to expect when you take the Axis network video exam.

Prepare your network video system

How to design a network video system depends on your application need and level of complexity.

Radar detection

Radar-video fusion

Reducing the bit rate with Axis Zipstream

Learn about Axis Zipstream and how it can help you save on bandwidth and storage.

Sensor size

Signed video

SIP

Site survey considerations

Before installing a surveillance system, we recommend you do a site survey and document it for future needs and upgrades.

Software Development Kits

Sound in surveillance

Learn how audio can extend your video surveillance system’s capabilities.

Technical essentials of network audio

Learn the technical essentials of a network audio system.

Ten reasons to switch to IP-based video

Take a look at ten key motivators for switching from analog to IP based cameras.

The focus assistant

Thermal imaging

The goal of this article is to provide a better understanding of thermal imaging technology and when it can be used.

Thermal imaging

Thermometric cameras

Top ten installation challenges

In this ten-step guide, we describe some of the challenges you can encounter during installation, and how to deal with them.

Troubleshooting Axis cameras

This article will guide you through some useful steps in troubleshooting your Axis network cameras.

Unlock smart city potential!

This online course covers Axis value proposition for smarter, safer, and more sustainable cities.

Video analytics

Learn about video analytics software and how it can make your video surveillance system more efficient.

Video encoding solutions

Learn the basics about video encoders, the Axis naming convention, and the various methods of displaying video.

Virtual AXIS Camera Station: Essentials

A comprehensive virtual course on AXIS Camera Station. This course utilizes a remote platform and AXIS Camera Station demo footage to provide first-hand experience with the installation, configuration, and operation of AXIS Camera Station.

Virtual light studio

A camera is only as good as the light available. In the Virtual Light Studio application above, you can see how different a scene do appear, depending on how much light there is, what type of light you're using and where you place your lighting.

Virtual Network video fundamentals & Certification

In this virtual course you will learn how to configure, operate, and troubleshoot network cameras with the help of 50 demonstrations and real-world examples of fundamentals concepts.

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

Learn why dynamic range is a challenge and how it can be handled.

Wide dynamic range (WDR)

Zipstream

Zipstream for PTZ

Zipstream storage profile

Explosion-protected cameras

Zone/Division 2 cameras