Mexico. The Technological University of León (UTL) and Hikvision Mexico carried out the official closing of the first generation of the Artificial Intelligence in Security Systems course through CCTV, the result of the collaboration between both institutions.
During the course, participants delved into the use of artificial intelligence applied to video surveillance systems and acquired tools to face technological challenges in the field of security.
According to Miguel Arrañaga, Sales Director of Hikvision Mexico, the program arose as a response to the lack of professionals familiar with video surveillance and security technologies, detected in Hikvision's work with integration and distribution channels. "Many young graduates are unaware of this type of solution, which forces companies to invest time and resources in their training. Although this situation has been observed at the national level, it was in León, Guanajuato, where a concrete opportunity for academic collaboration was found," said Arrañaga.
Arrañaga explained that the initiative was born as part of the Professional Development strategy of the Hikvision team, which promotes activities beyond the commercial approach. "In a creative session between the collaborators Gerardo Eisenring, pre-sales engineer of projects for Hikvision Mexico, Alejandra González, Channel Sales Analyst of Hikvision Mexico, and myself, the idea of approaching this important institution emerged, through Lourdes Arenas, deputy director of services to the productive and social sector attached to the Secretariat of Liaison of the UTL, to make this course possible," he explained.
The course, designed as a two-quarter pilot, began in September 2024 and ended in April 2025. The first semester included theoretical content, while the second focused on laboratory practices. The objective was to provide comprehensive training that culminated in Hikvision's HCSA-CCTV certification, which accredits knowledge in the installation and operation of video surveillance systems.
"During the program, the students strengthened their knowledge in artificial intelligence applied to video surveillance systems, acquiring relevant tools to face the current technological challenges in the security sector," added Arrañaga.
Lourdes Arenas, deputy director of services to the productive and social sector of the UTL, highlighted the importance of linking with the private sector. "For the UTL, business linkage is to generate strategic alliances that allow the transfer of knowledge, technologies and experiences to our students, strengthening their technical competencies and soft skills to face the requirements of the labor market," said Arenas.
The program also aimed to bring students closer to real-world scenarios and provide them with a practical insight into how Hikvision's technology works. This course was not part of the official curriculum of the Higher University Technician (TSU) program in networks and telecommunications, so it was designed not to interfere with academic and practical activities. The sessions combined virtual and face-to-face modalities in the first semester, and were face-to-face in the second.
The project included the provision of a temporary laboratory with the necessary devices to meet the requirements of the certification. Currently, Hikvision and UTL are evaluating the possibility of maintaining this effort in future editions, incorporating new technologies and expanding participation to engineering students.
Hikvision Mexico is also considering replicating this experience in other universities in the country. "We know that this model works and has great potential, especially if it is adapted to the needs of the local market. With initiatives like this, students are expected to graduate not only with solid professional knowledge and skills, acquired from their educational program, but also with real experience that facilitates their labor insertion. It also seeks to positively impact the availability of talent trained in video security systems and AIoT, sectors in constant growth in Mexico," concluded Fran Sánchez, Marcom director at Hikvision Mexico.
