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ITIAN Alarm & Automation Academy
Monitor • Control • Automate • Protect
Alarm & Automation Academy
Learn how to design, configure, monitor, test and troubleshoot alarm and automation systems for homes, businesses, water systems, smart devices and industrial environments.
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This academy combines practical experience from electrical work, licensed home alarm installation, electrical inspection, water treatment, wastewater treatment, SCADA monitoring, pump control, smart home automation and modern digital notification systems.
Best For
Electricians, technicians, operators, small business owners, maintenance staff and serious DIY learners.
Skill Level
Beginner to intermediate, with advanced industrial topics introduced step by step.
Outcome
Understand how alarms and automation systems are designed, configured, tested and maintained.
What You Will Learn
Explore the full alarm and automation pathway from simple switches and sensors through to SCADA alarms, smart home notifications and AI-assisted monitoring.
Residential Alarm Systems
Home security, PIR sensors, reed switches, sirens, alarm panels, testing and servicing.
Fire Detection
Smoke detection, heat detection, fire zones, manual call points, procedures and maintenance.
Water & Pump Systems
Tank monitoring, float switches, pump protection, overflow alarms, dry running and pressure faults.
Smart Home Automation
Tuya, Smart Life, Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, Node-RED and mobile notifications.
Industrial Automation
PLC basics, SCADA alarms, telemetry, remote monitoring, alarm priorities and event logging.
AI & Automation
AI diagnostics, predictive maintenance, workflow automation and AI-assisted monitoring dashboards.
Course Modules
Follow the modules in order, or jump directly to the section that matches your project or workplace.
1. Introduction to Alarm & Automation
Understand alarm purpose, automation basics, inputs, outputs, triggers, events and actions.
Open Module2. Electrical Fundamentals
Basic electrical concepts, safe working principles, low voltage circuits, relays and switching.
Open Module3. Home Alarm Systems
Residential alarm panels, zones, PIRs, reed switches, sirens, keypads and remote monitoring.
Open Module4. Commercial Alarm Systems
Business alarms, areas, access points, after-hours protection, monitoring and response planning.
Open Module5. Fire Detection Systems
Smoke detectors, heat detectors, fire zones, testing, maintenance and emergency processes.
Open Module6. Water Tank Monitoring
Low level, high level, overflow, rainwater systems, float switches and remote level alarms.
Open Module7. Pump Automation
Pump control, dry running, overloads, pressure faults, timers, shutdown logic and restart systems.
Open Module8. Smart Home Automation
Smart plugs, sensors, Tuya, Smart Life, Home Assistant, voice assistants and home workflows.
Open Module9. Electrical Monitoring
Power failure, generator status, motor faults, temperature alarms, freezer alarms and fault signals.
Open Module10. Industrial Automation
Sensors, motors, conveyors, machine alarms, emergency stops, VSDs and industrial fault diagnostics.
Open Module11. PLC Systems
PLC inputs, outputs, timers, counters, ladder logic, alarm logic and practical troubleshooting.
Open Module12. SCADA Systems
SCADA screens, alarm priorities, acknowledgement, event logs, trends and operator response.
Open Module13. Remote Monitoring & Telemetry
Remote sites, telemetry, notifications, communications, cloud monitoring and mobile alerts.
Open Module14. AI & Automation
AI diagnostics, predictive maintenance, ChatGPT support, automated reports and decision assistance.
Open Module15. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Testing schedules, fault finding, alarm logs, maintenance routines and common failures.
Open Module16. Practical Projects
Build water tank alarms, pump controllers, freezer alarms, power failure alerts and SCADA simulations.
Open Module17. Final Assessment
Complete the practical project, troubleshooting exercise and final quiz to earn your certificate.
Open ModulePractical Projects
This academy is built around practical projects that demonstrate real alarm and automation principles.
Smart Water Tank Alarm
Design a system that reports low level, high level, overflow and pump-run conditions.
Automatic Pump Controller
Create a safe pump control and alarm concept using float switches, timers and shutdown logic.
Power Failure Notification
Plan a notification system that alerts the owner when power fails or critical equipment stops.
SCADA Alarm Display
Build a simple alarm display layout with priorities, status, acknowledgement and operator notes.
Smart Home Alert
Use smart devices and phone notifications to monitor practical home or business conditions.
AI Monitoring Dashboard
Create an AI-assisted dashboard concept for fault summaries, recommendations and maintenance notes.
Downloads & Resource Library
Access practical worksheets, diagrams, maintenance sheets, troubleshooting guides and templates.
Downloads
Alarm checklists, wiring worksheets, commissioning sheets, maintenance forms and fault-finding charts.
Open DownloadsResource Library
Sensor guides, PLC references, SCADA examples, automation articles and technical notes.
Open LibraryFinal Quiz
Test your understanding of alarm design, testing, configuration, troubleshooting and safety.
Take QuizCertificate
Complete the final quiz and practical project to earn your ITIAN Alarm & Automation certificate.
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