Paxton, the renowned security technology manufacturer, has launched an extensive training programme to accompany its new Solo access control system across the UK.
This initiative is aimed at equipping security installers with the skills needed to implement this innovative platform. Solo's launch includes the distribution of 10,000 complimentary one-door starter kits to installation firms, which will receive a kit upon completing the Solo training session.
Access control systems
Solo distinguishes itself as Paxton's latest mobile phone-based, cloud-hosted access control solution. The system utilises smartphones both for installation and user access management via the Paxton Solo app.
This eliminates the need for an on-site data network, simplifying the installation process
This eliminates the need for an on-site data network, simplifying the installation process. The free Solo training session, which lasts two hours, is conducted by Paxton's skilled training team at various UK locations. It includes hands-on exercises and demonstrations focusing on system configuration, user management, and setup differences compared to traditional systems.
Practical training experience
Steve Woodbridge, Paxton's Global Training Manager, remarked, “Solo training is a hands-on session designed to give installers practical experience with the system. It focuses on how Solo works, where it fits, and how it is installed with real-world use cases, helping installers understand the system before they quote jobs and install it on customer sites.”
This training serves to provide installers with the practical knowledge needed for effective Solo system implementation from the outset, including opportunities to discuss potential Solo projects and streamline installations.
Building service relationships
This enables recurring revenue potential, linked to their method of delivering and supporting Solo systems
With its cloud-hosted architecture and affordability, Solo offers installers versatile options to tailor their customer offerings and build ongoing service relationships. This enables recurring revenue potential, linked to their method of delivering and supporting Solo systems. For companies with multiple installers, on-site training can be requested, and online training alternatives are available for those unable to attend scheduled sessions.
Paxton's training programme encompasses its entire product range, with Solo being the latest addition to its interactive workshops. Besides Solo instruction, installers have access to updated training for 2026 on systems such as Net2 and Paxton10.
In conclusion, Steve Woodbridge said, “This year, we’ve refined our training approach to bring greater clarity to the options available across our product range. The course content on all systems is more flexible and relevant to each trainee than ever before, ensuring they get more practical time with the systems and build confidence to deliver solutions effectively on site.”
Following the launch of Solo, Paxton’s brand-new access control system, the security manufacturer is introducing dedicated Solo training sessions nationwide to support security installers who want to adopt the new platform.
As part of the launch campaign, Paxton is giving away 10,000 one-door starter kits to installation companies. Any company that has not yet received a kit will be sent one after they attend a Solo training session.
Access control systems
Solo is Paxton’s new phone-based, cloud-hosted access control technology, where the phone is the system and the key. Installers use a smartphone to create and manage the system directly through the Paxton Solo app. End users then use the same app on their own phones to access their premises. There is no on-site data network required, making installation simple and infrastructure-free.
The free Solo training course takes just two hours and is delivered by Paxton’s expert training team at range of locations across the U.S. The course includes demonstrations and hands-on exercises covering system setup, configuration, user management, and commissioning. Installers will also learn how Solo differs from traditional access control systems.
Simplest system setup
Steve Woodbridge, Global Training Manager at Paxton, said: “Solo training is a hands-on session designed to give installers practical experience with the system. It focuses on how Solo works, where it fits, and how it is installed with real world use cases, helping installers understand the system before they quote jobs and install it on customer sites.”
“The training is also about giving installers an opportunity to discuss potential Solo projects, as well as tips and tricks to speed up even the simplest system setup, so they can deliver Solo effectively from day one, and understand how the system can be positioned alongside existing Paxton solutions.”
Ongoing service relationships
Solo is unlike any other access control system. Being cloud-hosted and managed through the Paxton Solo app, as well as game-changingly affordable, Solo supports flexible ways for installers to structure their offerings to customers. It enables them to build ongoing service relationships, creating limitless opportunities for recurring revenue, depending on how they choose to deliver and support a Solo system.
In addition to scheduled in person sessions, companies with four or more installers can request on-premises training, and online Solo training options are also available for those who do not have an upcoming session in their area.
Training across Paxton Systems
Paxton’s training program is designed to support installers across its full product range, with Solo forming the latest addition to the security manufacturers’ hands-on workshop sessions.
Alongside Solo training, installers can also access:
- Net2 Installation Training
- Paxton10 Installation Training
Each course has been recently updated for 2026. Steve Woodbridge concludes: “This year, we’ve refined our training approach to bring greater clarity to the options available across our product range. The course content on all systems is more flexible and relevant to each trainee than ever before, ensuring they get more practical time with the systems and build confidence to deliver solutions effectively on site.”
