The Lock N Key security center logo is white text over a two toned blue shape.

CCTV Monitoring Systems

Scenario: A security company needs to familiarize both new and current team members with the pros and cons of different security camera technology. This project is a self-paced eLearning presentation to provide SOC (Security Operations Center) operators foundational context on CCTV technology. The SOC is a control room environment of specialists that use different security software programs to monitor risk levels for an organization.

Tools Used

Infinite Painter | Storyline360 | Adobe Photoshop CC

Infinite Painter is a tablet-based drawing app I use for storyboarding and logo design. Articulate 360 is a popular learning authoring tool where the module was developed. Photoshop is used to provide more control of the overall visual design elements within the module.

Needs Analysis

Why do we conduct a needs analysis?

In order to determine the best solution for the organization, a needs analysis was conducted. A needs analysis will help when determining the problem that requires a solution, and if the problem can be solved with a tailored training experience. 

Identifying the core problem.

New operators on the team may have a knowledge gap when it comes to  CCTV technology. Operators may be familiar with computers, but are more disconnected from the basics of CCTV hardware, and integration with the software front-end.

What actions are taken to identify the core problem?

The initial approach is to understand the training audience — those who will be subject to the authored training. In order to gather data about the training audience, an Audience Analysis is conducted. This consists of several methods of inquiry. 

The following were conducted:

With the above data gathered,  we can now begin to design our learning solution. We discovered that the training audience consisted of a wide range of age groups, interacted with a windows desktop to conduct their role, have a diverse skill history, and generally agree that the current training resources may not be enough for their role.

Designing the Solution

Now that we know about the learning environment, the mode of delivery will be a self-paced eLearning course. All members of the team have access to a windows workstation, but not all members share the learning space at the same time. The learning audience is spread across three working shifts, which would make instructor-led facilitation more difficult to schedule. 

Templating— Infinite Painter

Some template designs were sketched in Infinite Painter, a versatile sketching tool that allowed me to storyboard conveniently. 

Template

Final

A mockup drawing of a Unit Title Slide
A hand drawn mock up of a slider content example.
The final version of the mockup for a Unit Title Slide
The final image of a sliding scale example of a training slide.

Development Process

For collaborative purposes and constructive feedback, hi-fi mockups were produced in PowerPoint.  This allowed stakeholders and SMEs to comment and provide feedback as the development process progressed. After bi-weekly meetings, all content was accurate and approved for final development in Storyline 360. The training was upgraded with interactive widgets to further captivate learners, and content was "chunked" into portions to reduce distraction and overwhelming the learner.

Select the button below to experience the project. This eLearning module is a public version of the original material that was developed. Some content has been altered to respect the confidentiality of the original client.