Access Control Essentials – VILT (ACE-VILT) is one-day virtual instructor-led training designed for installers who want to learn how to design, install, and configure UniFi Protect cameras and UniFi Access door control.

Course Outline

Module 1 – Access Control Fundamentals

  • What is Access Control?
  • Why organizations use access control
  • Access Control vs. Intrusion Detection
  • Physical security concepts
  • Doors, gates, and elevators as controlled entry points
  • Lab 1: Access System Setup

Module 2 – Doors, Locks & Life Safety

  • Door and frame construction
  • IP and IK ratings
  • Mechanical lock operation
  • Electrified locks
    • Magnetic locks
    • Electric strikes
    • Bolt locks
    • Crash bars
  • Fail-Safe vs. Fail-Secure (NO/NC)
  • Life-safety and code considerations

Module 3 – Access Control Hardware

  • Access hubs and controllers
  • Readers and supported credentials
  • Door position sensors
  • Request-to-Exit (REX) devices
  • Sirens and door operators
  • Enterprise and Retrofit hub options
  • Cabling and PoE fundamentals

Module 4 – UniFi Access Platform

  • UniFi Access architecture
  • Hubs, readers, and controllers
  • Users, visitors, policies, and schedules
  • Credentials and authentication methods
  • How UniFi Access differs from traditional access-control systems

Module 5 – Installation Best Practices

  • Installation planning
  • Safety procedures
  • Cable selection
  • Mounting hardware
  • Power and networking considerations

Module 6 – Configuring UniFi Access

  • Initial system configuration
  • Creating users and groups
  • Policies and schedules
  • Credentials and authentication
  • Door configuration
  • Camera integration
  • Notifications and monitoring

Hands-on Labs

  • Lab 1: Access Hardware Installation & Setup
  • Lab 2: User, Schedule & Credential Configuration
  • Lab 3: UniFi Access Configuration and Administration

The ACE course includes downloadable lab books, guided exercises, assessments, and Pearson-Credly certification.

Hands-On labs require the following devices to be in hand:

  • UniFi Gateway Console (UDR7, or UDM),
  • Lite 8 PoE Switch,
  • G6 Bullet,
  • Superlink,
  • Environmental Sensor.

Prefer an easier setup? Take advantage of our fully deployed UniFi Student Lab Environment, now available for all VILT trainings on our Digital Platform. The lab includes adoptable devices, so there’s no hardware setup required on your end. Simply bring your laptop — we’ll handle the rest.

Access the VILT training here: learn.wifi-u.com

All wifi‑U trainings are Credly by Pearson certified, ensuring that every student receives an industry‑recognized digital credential upon successful completion. These badges validate the skills gained in each course and can be easily shared on LinkedIn, resumes, and professional portfolios.

Ubiquiti® and UniFi® are registered trademarks of Ubiquiti Inc. This course is independently produced and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ubiquiti Inc.