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
November 2nd - 6th
2027
February 1st - 5th
May 10th - 14th
August 9th - 13th
November 1st - 5th
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
October 22nd & 23rd
(Pell City)
2027
January 7th & 8th
April 8th & 9th
June 10th & 11th
October 8th & 9th
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
Decatur October 9th & 10th
COURTYARD DECATUR
Alabama Locksmith Association
1209 Courtyard Cir, Decatur, AL 35603
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Decatur for 125.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Friday, September 11, 2026
Book your group rate for Alabama Locksmith Association
If you prefer to make reservations by phone, please call 256.355.4446 and notify the front desk that you'd like to book rooms with the Group Rate Code LCKN.
DormaKaba Lee Schofield: Simplex Certification with Free Kit: Friday 8am-5pm This is an 8-hour hands-on class designed to educate on the many mechanical features and servicing these unique and versatile keyless locks. This class includes hands-on training on the Simplex 1000 and
5000. We will also review and highlight applications for the L1000, 9000, 3000, 7100 and 9600 products in todays marketplace.
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
Comprehension of the combination chambers including identification of components, reading and clearing/changing zones, high security codes as well as troubleshooting Hands-on disassembly/assembly of 1000 and 5000 series locks with troubleshooting Identify all lock models, features and options Lock applications and more.
DormaKaba Lee Schofield: Electrified Locks Saturday 8am-5pm:This is a 8 hour class to familiarize the attendee with installing and maintaining BEST Cylindrical Locks & Mortise Locks and will include review of codes relating to requirements and use, proper selection of hardware, hands-on experiences for applications, and options for adding features in the field.
Upon completion this course you will be able to: Identify and review codes relating to requirements and use, proper selection of hardware, hands-on experiences for applications Understand what opening components are required to comply with these codes Review field options for adding features to existing hardware
• Troubleshoot common Cylindrical & Mortise Lock issues and available conversions/field adjustments
$ 650.00
Non-Members
$ 200.00
Member
$ 300.00
Non-Member
WOW October 19th & 20th WOW You Ask For It
Seth Bloomberg teaching X10 and LKM 10K Certification
This class is limited to 12 Locksmiths
Location:
1607 Martin St. S. Suite 10
Pell City, AL 35128
205-552-8200
Seth Bloomberg The Kaba Mas X-10 Certified: Monday 8am-5pm X10 is a high-security electromechanical combination lock designed to meet Federal Specification FF-L-2740B for GSA-approved containers and vault doors. It operates on self-powered "green" technology requiring no batteries. Training covers installation, operation, troubleshooting, and combination changes for authorized personnel
Seth Bloomberg LKM 10K Tuesday 8am-5pm:High Security Combination Lock Compatibility - The LKM10K Lock Series is designed to work with any standard footprint combination lock meeting Federal Specification FF-L-2740B (Kaba Mas X-10 and S&G 2740B). No modifications to the deadbolt is required.The LKM10K Lock Series comes with a strike that surrounds the dead bolt for reinforced security. As specified four strikes are available for inswing, outswing & pairs of doors. Pre this class you must have had the X10 class.
This class takes a lot of material that has to be shipped. So we will need a head count to know how much material to send. So let me
know or sign up for this class ASAP. Also for those that don't know you can not do this Safe work which is for High Security places
without this certification, they will ask for your credential's.
$450.00
Members
$ 650.00
Non-Member
$ 550.00
Member
$ 700.00
Non-Member
$ 550.00
Pell City October Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd
Location:
1607 Martin St. S. Suite 10
Pell City, AL 35128
205-552-8200
Taught By A. J. Doody VSP Certification Class and Test for License Auto Professional 8am-5pm For 2 Days
This class is for people that just want to make keys to Automobiles.Teaching will be on basic Vehicle keys, codes, NASTF,
lishi tools with lots of hands on. You will be given hand outs and tested on the last day.
For people that are already Locksmiths before 2026 and just need VSP added to license, you need to let me know and
you do not have to take the test, but will get credit for the 16 CEU's also.
Contact Barbara: Barbara@locksmithala.org
$ 500.00
Pell City October Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th
Location:
1607 Martin St. S. Suite 10
Pell City, AL 35128
205-552-8200
Seth Bloomberg The Kaba Mas X-10 Certified: Monday 8am-5pm X10 is a high-security electromechanical combination lock designed to meet Federal Specification FF-L-2740B for GSA-approved containers and vault doors. It operates on self-powered "green" technology requiring no batteries. Training covers installation, operation, troubleshooting, and combination changes for authorized personnel
$450.00 Members $ 650.00 NON-Member
Seth Bloomberg LKM 10K Tuesday 8am-5pm:High Security Combination Lock Compatibility - The LKM10K Lock Series is designed to work with any standard footprint combination lock meeting Federal Specification FF-L-2740B (Kaba Mas X-10 and S&G 2740B). No modifications to the deadbolt is required.The LKM10K Lock Series comes with a strike that surrounds the dead bolt for reinforced security. As specified four strikes are available for inswing, outswing & pairs of doors.
Pre this class you must have had the X10 class.
$ 550.00 Member $ 700.00 Non-Member
This class takes a lot of material that has to be shipped. So we will need a head count to know how much material to send. So let me
