AESBL requires background check within ten business days
after employment with any Licensed company.
They have 6 months to take class and pass test.
CLASSES For Licensing
Class with Books and Test $ 975.00
Online Classes
Check the Web Site
www.aesbl.alabama.gov
for update on approved education
All Payments are due one month before Class
Proficiency Certification Advancement
With every class you take with The Alabama Locksmith Association you earn elective points toward Certification.
The first level of locksmith certification is Alabama Certified Licensed Locksmith (ACLL).
The second level of locksmith certification is Alabama Certified Professional Locksmith (ACPL)
ACPL has earned the ACLL, currently licensed, and succeeded in an additional 15 elective categories, with a minimum of 2 classes in automotive, residential and commercial.
The Highest Level of Locksmith certification is Alabama Certified Master Locksmith (ACML).
ACML has reached the highest level of Alabama Locksmith Assoc. Proficiency Registration Program, with a additional 2 classes in automotive and residential and commercial.
The sign up form will be added at the bottom of every class. Fill it out and e-mail it to Barbara@locksmithala.org
Beginner Locksmith Course
2026
February 2nd - 6th
May 18th - 22nd
August 17th - 21st
November 2nd - 6th
March 13th & 14th, 2026
Electronic Access Control Certification Class
Alabama Locksmith Warehouse
1607 Martin St. S. Suite 8
Pell City, Al 35128 Barbara@locksmithala.org
A.J. Doody: Electronic Access Control or electro-mechanical lock systems is important to all locksmiths, the world is constantly changing and more and more customers ware wanting to control their hardware electrically, it is the future of locksmithing. This class will explore the basics of electronic access control It is designed for individuals who have some understanding of electronics and proper wiring techniques. We will look at available choices and how to select the appropriate hardware for different applications.
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
Beginner Locksmith Class and Test 2026
8am-5pm for 5 days
E-Mail locksmithala@gmail.com
Teaching will be on basic locksmithing: keys,
knobs, deadbolts, duplicating machines, safes
every aspect of Locksmithing.
You will be provided everything you need to
learn the Locksmith trade. You will be given
a hands on test and a 150 question
on the 5th day. If you pass all your skills
and written exam, you will be awarded a certificate
that you will need to turn a copy into the
State Board AESBL to receive a license for locksmithing.
Class with Handouts and Test is $ 500.00
2026
January 8th & 9th
April 9th & 10th
More to come
VSP Certification Class and Test for License Auto Professional 8am-5pm For 2 Days
Teaching will be on basic Vehicle keys, codes, NASTF, lishi tools with lots of hands on. You will be given hand outs and finger printing can be done while there.
Location:
1607 Martin St. S. Suite 10
Pell City, AL 35128
205-552-8200
The Next Big Thing is Trade Show April 18th, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton
8 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 967-2700
Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/alalocksmithassociation2026/
