Wisconsin Security Association Inc.

Certified Alarm Technician Level I
2026-10-13 08:00 - 2026-10-15 17:00 (America/Chicago) | ADI, 13100 W Lisbon Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Course Description
The Core Technical Training and Certification Program for the Electronic Security Industry and considered so essential dozens of states and localities insist on it as a prerequisite for performing security integration work. The course is targeted to technicians, service personnel, installation personnel, sales staff and business owners to prepare to plan for and initiate a successful installation. A two-hour examination concludes the course. (NTS 2.4 CEUs) An e-manual is included in this purchase-Prefer print, a copy can be purchased through NTS for an additional cost.
*All technicians in the City of Milwaukee must be CAT Certified and is a prerequisite for attending the new professional Fire Alarm Design Course.
Subject Areas
•Standards •Alarm management •Electricity •Alarm Systems •Perimeter sensors •Interior sensors •Fire systems •Notification devices •Power supplies •Control Panels •Communications •Related systems CCTV •Access control •Wiring methods •Tools •Quality & planning •Troubleshooting •Client relations •Job safety
WISA Members – $395
Non-Members – $545
Download your registration here!
*Optional if sufficient enrollment of 12

WISA Board Meeting
2026-10-15 15:00 - 17:00 | WI
All reports due October 11, 2026
Location to be determined.

Electronic Access Control
2026-11-04 08:00 - 2026-11-05 17:00 | ADI, 13100 W Lisbon Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Course Description
This 14-hour course, followed by a two-hour examination, provides broad training and information needed to successfully design and install an electronic access control system. This course teaches both the theory and the practical application of locks, door hardware and electronic access control systems. The course culminates in an actual system design exercise based on a given customer’s specifications and building plan. (1.4 CEUs) An e-manual is included in this purchase-Prefer print, a copy can be purchased through NTS for an additional cost.
Subject Areas
•Introduction •Program objectives and outcomes •History lesson: how EAC came to be •What EAC can accomplish •Generic EAC systems and their applications •Common design and installation errors •Customer specification design •Choosing locking and egress hardware •Choosing readers and cards/credentials •Developing a specification for power supplies •Selecting wire types for given applications and uses •Working within national electrical and life safety codes •System design
WISA Members – $395
Non-Members – $545
Download your registration here!

WISA Board Meeting
2026-11-12 15:00 - 17:00 | WI
All reports due November 8, 2026
Location to be determined.

General Assembly Meeting & Meet Your Vendor
2026-11-12 17:00 - 21:00 | WI
Join us for our General Member Meeting scheduled from 5-8 pm on Thursday, Novenber 12th. General Member meetings are a great way to meet other people in the alarm industry. Everyone is able to talk and discuss what is going on with their company and get some helpful hints, strategies and more. It is an excellent way to network!
Agenda:
5:00 pm Registration
5:45 pm Dinner
6:30 pm Meeting

Fire Alarm Installation Methods Certification
2026-12-02 08:00 - 2026-12-03 17:00 | Virtual Live Class Room, P.O. Box 28882, Greenfield, WI, 53228, United States
Course Description
This 14-hour course, followed by an exam provides broad training in proper installation and service requirement for commercial and household fire alarm systems based on NFPA and ICC codes.
NFPA requires fire inspection and testing personnel to be knowledgeable and trained, and service personnel to be qualified and experienced. Students will learn the information needed for professionals to become familiar with fire alarm system requirements necessary to gain certification and prove competence. (NTS 1.6 CEUs) An e-manual is included in this purchase-Prefer print, a copy can be purchased through NTS for an additional cost.
Fire Alarm Installation Methods will provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to:
•Teaches the code knowledge and practical technical skills you need to design, install and maintain fire alarm systems that comply with NFPA 72 (2019 edition), NEC (2017) and NFPA 70 (2017 edition).
SUBJECT AREAS
•Fire alarm system introduction •Codes and standards •Fire system fundamentals •Initiating device operation •Initiating device spacing and location •Emergency control functions •Notification appliances and circuits •Communication and reporting •Testing & inspecting •Household systems •Documentation •Wiring •CO detection •Emerging technologies
WISA Members – $395
Non-Members, $545
Fire/Municipal Inspectors $150
Download your registration here!

International Building Code
2026-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Live Class Room, P.O. Box 28882, Greenfield, WI, 53228, United States
Course Description
This 7-hour course, followed by a one hour examination, teaches students the practical application of the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Fire Code (IFC). Instruction focuses on the fire alarm and access control requirements for most common occupancy classes that students will encounter on a daily basis, offering insights on common errors and areas of confusion. Special attention is paid to the similarities and differences between the International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. (NTS 8.0 CEUs) An e-manual is included in this purchase-Prefer print, a copy can be purchased through NTS for an additional cost.
International Building Code will provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to:
•Design, install and maintain fire alarm and electronic access control systems that comply with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
•Identify niche business opportunities based on the most common occupancy classes, creating new revenue-generating services and opportunities
•Understand the similarities and differences between the IBC, IFC and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code making it easier to understand what requirements apply based on the adopted code in local jurisdictions
Subject Areas
•Fire alarm systems •Egress control •Assembly occupancies •Educational occupancies •Residential occupancies •Institutional occupancies •Other occupancies •Life Safety Code / International Building Code comparison
WISA Members – $275
Non-Members – $425
Fire/Municipal Inspectors $150
Download your registration here!
*Optional if sufficient enrollment of 12

WISA Board Meeting
2026-12-17 15:00 - 17:00 | WI
All reports due December 13, 2026
Location to be determined.

GSX | Orlando, FL
2027-09-20 - 2027-09-21 | WI
Security demands staying a step ahead. Attending Global Security Exchange (GSX), powered by ASIS International, yearly ensures you never fall behind. Be there when the worldwide security industry reconvenes in September to stay informed, connected, and prepared for what’s next.
Access CPE-eligible education on the most pressing issues impacting the profession in 2025 and beyond.
Build or strengthen professional networks and connections.
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Join security leaders and practitioners from every industry and sector to gain the knowledge and capabilities you need to anticipate security’s evolving variables and navigate the risks. Learn more and leverage the opportunity to cultivate the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to eliminate emerging threats.
