Tavcom Training

What Tavcom Training does

Tavcom Training is a UK-based vocational training provider specializing in technical security systems, founded in 1995 by Mike Tennent to address a documented skills gap in the electronic security industry. The company delivers more than 100 vendor-agnostic courses spanning CCTV/video surveillance, access control, intruder and fire alarm systems, IP networking, fibre optics, control room operations, and security management. Curriculum is anchored in BTEC-accredited qualifications (Levels 3-6) certificated by Pearson Edexcel and the proprietary Certified Technical Security Professionals (CTSP) Register, which is endorsed by the BSIA, SSAIB, SIRA (Dubai), and Secured by Design. Delivery modes include classroom courses at purpose-built training centres (Birmingham, Hampshire, and Shipley), tutor-supported online distance learning, virtual classrooms, and compact bitesize modules, with bespoke in-house training delivered internationally to multinationals and government clients including the Ministry of Interior Oman.

The business operates through a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer course bookings (website, phone, email), B2B enterprise account management with Training Needs Analysis for corporate clients, and channel partnerships with security integrators (Texecom Academy, Banham Academy) and regional partners (Fonda Global Engineering in Singapore, SOS Academy in Scandinavia, CrossConnect Training in northern England). Revenue streams include one-time course fees ranging from £9.99 (bitesize) to £3,775+ (Fast Track Integrated Systems Diploma), recurring CTSP membership fees (£25 application, £50 annual), and bespoke international engagements. Pricing carries a £200 non-refundable deposit per delegate, with full payment due 28 working days before course commencement.

Since April 2023, Tavcom has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitie Group plc following its acquisition as part of Linx International Group; it sits within Mitie's Intelligence Services division alongside PerpetuityARC Training and Linx Consulting. The company celebrated 30 years of operation in 2025 and relocated to a new Birmingham Training Centre of Excellence in October 2025, with over 50,000 cumulative learners trained across 100+ countries. There are no public funding rounds, no revenue disclosures, and no headcount figures in the source material.

Name

Tavcom Training

Legal name

Tavcom Ltd

Website

https://tavcom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tavcom Training is a UK-based vocational training provider delivering more than 100 BTEC-accredited technical security systems courses (CCTV, access control, intruder/fire alarms, IP networking) to installers, control room operators, consultants, and enterprise clients across the UK and internationally, via classroom, online, and bespoke delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Security Systems Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

CCTV, Access Control & Alarm Systems Training (Electronic Security) (BPAKAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security Risk Assessment, Auditing & Security Consulting Training (BPAKAOAH)

Keywords

• Security systems training
• CCTV installation courses
• Access control training
• Fire alarm certification
• BTEC security qualifications

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Classroom Training Courses: In-person training delivered at UK training centres in Birmingham, Hampshire, and Shipley. Courses range from 1-5 days with prices from £675 to £1,950+ depending on duration and certification level.
2. Online/Distance Learning Courses: Tutor-supported distance learning courses allowing learners to work from anywhere with personal interactive support throughout the learning journey.
3. Bitesize Training: Concise online courses in compact packages for efficient skill enhancement. Individual courses priced from £9.99 to £95.00, bundles from £32.40 to £95.00.
4. Bespoke/International Training: Customized in-house training delivered globally to multinational corporations and government entities, with all equipment provided at the venue.
5. BTEC Certification Fees: Additional certification fees for SRF BTEC qualifications ranging from £120 to £150+ VAT on top of base course prices.
6. CTSP Registration: Annual registration fees for professional certification: £25 application fee and £50 annual renewal fee for the CTSP Register.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tavcom Training provides accredited technical security systems training courses and vocational qualifications covering CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, fire alarms, IP networking, and integrated security systems. The company delivers over 100 courses through classroom (in-person at UK training centres), online (tutor-supported distance learning), and bitesize (compact online) formats, and awards internationally recognised SRF BTEC qualifications at Levels 3-6 certificated by Pearson Edexcel.

Product overview

Tavcom Training is a technical security systems training specialist offering the UK's most comprehensive range of BTEC-accredited vocational qualifications in electronic security systems. The company provides over 100 training courses through three delivery modes: Classroom Courses (in-person at training centres), Online Courses (tutor-supported distance learning), and Bitesize Courses (compact online learning units). Course categories span CCTV Technical, Intruder Alarms, Access Control, Fire Alarms, IP Networking, CCTV Control Room, Fibre & Electro-Technical, and Security Management. The product portfolio includes Installer Trainee Bundles (comprehensive packages for organisations), Fast Track Integrated Systems Diploma (one-year integrated qualification), and professional credentials through BTEC qualifications (SRF, Levels 3-6) and CTSP Membership (Certified Technical Security Professionals Register). Bespoke in-house training solutions are available for multinational corporations. The company operates training centres in Birmingham and Shipley (Yorkshire), UK, and is part of Linx International Group (acquired by Mitie Group plc in April 2023).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classroom Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ learners trained internationally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• BSIA (British Security Industry Association)coreOthersBSIA is the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK. BSIA Membership is the symbol of quality and professionalism. The CTSP Register is endorsed by BSIA.
• SSAIB (Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board)coreOthersSSAIB is a supplier of security systems and services certification. CTSP Register endorsed by SSAIB. Joint initiative offers FESS Apprentices opportunity to join CTSP register free of charge for first year.
• SIRA (Dubai Security Industry Regulatory Agency)coreOthersSIRA has endorsed the CTSP Register providing international recognition, especially in the Middle East. Linx International Group delivers security management programmes at SIRA Training Centre in Dubai.
• Fonda Global Engineering Pte LtdregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Fonda Global Engineering to deliver training at purpose-built training centre in Singapore. Offers international workshop dates for technical security training in Asia-Pacific.
• SOS AcademyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorway-based SOS Academy partnership through Linx International Group MoU to deliver security training throughout Scandinavia.
• Texecom AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlarm manufacturer Texecom chose Tavcom Training to assist in providing professional qualifications for installers through Texecom Academy.
• Banham AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Banham Academy to provide professional training pathway for Trailblazer Apprentices in security systems installation.
• CrossConnect TrainingregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CrossConnect Training to develop the Northern training hub in Shipley, West Yorkshire with purpose-built technical training facilities.
• Defence Discount ServiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArmed Forces community discount scheme offering discounted training courses to members of the Defence Discount Service. Tavcom offers discounts across all training courses including BTEC-accredited programmes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Skills for Security: Skills for Security is a UK-based apprenticeship training provider specializing in the security and fire alarm industries, delivering apprenticeship pathways that directly compete with Tavcom's Installer Trainee Bundles and Banham Academy partnership. Both serve UK installers and engineers pursuing formal qualifications.
• Texecom Academy: Texecom Academy is a manufacturer-led training program for intruder alarm installers, run by Texecom (a leading UK alarm manufacturer). While Tavcom provides BTEC certification to its program, Texecom Academy directly competes for installer training time and represents the manufacturer-specific model Tavcom's vendor-agnostic approach differentiates against.
• Milestone Systems Learning: Milestone Systems offers certified training on its IP video management software (Mile-stone VMS), competing with Tavcom's CCTV over IP and IP networking courses for installers working with VMS platforms. Both serve the IP-enabled security installer and integrator market.
• Banham Academy: Banham Academy offers apprenticeship and installer training programs in security systems installation. While it partners with Tavcom for BTEC certifications, it also competes for the same learner pool and employer training budgets in the UK security installer segment.
• PerpetuityARC Training: PerpetuityARC Training is Tavcom's sister company within Linx International Group, offering security management training including BTEC-accredited qualifications. It is the most directly comparable peer, sharing curriculum, ownership, and customer base under the same Mitie Intelligence Services division.
• Hikvision Training Academy: Hikvision's global training academy offers manufacturer-certified courses on CCTV, access control, and integrated security systems. It competes with Tavcom's technical security training courses in the CCTV and access control segments, especially in international markets where Hikvision holds dominant share.
• Genetec Training Center: Genetec's training program certifies professionals on its unified security platform (video, access control, intrusion detection). It directly competes with Tavcom's integrated security systems and access control courses for integrators seeking product-specific credentials.
• CSL Group Training Academy: CSL Group, a major UK provider of critical connectivity and alarm signalling products, runs training for installers on dual-path signalling and connected security. It competes for installer training time and represents another channel where manufacturers bundle technical education.
• Axis Communications Academy: Axis Communications Academy delivers manufacturer-certified training on network video, analytics, and IP-based surveillance. It is a direct competitor to Tavcom's CCTV and IP networking courses, particularly for installers and integrators adopting Axis products.

Broad incumbents

• ASIS International: ASIS International is the leading global professional body for security management, offering certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI) and educational programs. While its focus is management-level rather than technical installer training, it competes with Tavcom's security management courses and broader professional development offerings.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tavcom-training
• Instagraminstagram.com/linx.internationalgroup

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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