Lockmasters Security Institute

[mmaness]

Hey everyone!

I am interested in locksmith training and was wondering if anyone has any information on Lockmasters Security Institute. The Professional Industrial Locksmith Course is what I had my eye on, but the website offers no testimonials in regards to any of its courses. Also the course is a 10 day course which costs $2500, not to mention out of state for me, and I'd like to know if anyone thinks the education is worth that much in that little time.

Thank You

[Shrub]

I cant help you im sorry but if it puts things into a better perspective,

In the uk we have firms that offer two day courses at twice that price!!!

[desert_gold_hound]

OK I am new to locksmithing and not quite as knowledgeable as others here. This is my take on this though. You are spending good money with out getting any tools of the trade other then learning. You are going into it somewhat blind. You are going to lose time from your current job and have to pay for airfare, hotels, meals, gas, car rental... That price is adding up fast.

Take a correspondence course (diploma in a Cracker Jack box) first and find out a little information from that. You will gain a basic knowledge of the job and get some tools of the trade also. The course will also help you decide if this field is right for you. The price is a lot cheaper then what you are looking at. You are able to work from home as slow or fast as you like.

If you like the course and decide to continue your education on this subject then you will have an easier time understanding the 10 day course. It will also make it easier to evaluate the course before you decide on it.

I am taking the FB course right now and loving it. I will add a link (I hope this is ok with the mods).

http://www.foley-belsaw.com/LS-ProgramOverview.html

[freakparade3]

How much do you already know about locks and locksmithing? If you are totally new to the subject I'd hold off on the Lockmasters course for awile. I'm sure it's a great course and worth the money but it may be tough to soak up all you need to learn in 10 days if you have no knowledge going in.

[desert_gold_hound]

Is this the corse your --@@--ing at.

http://www.lsitraining.com/locksmithcourse.htm

[UWSDWF]

Is this the corse your --@@--ing at.

http://www.lsitraining.com/locksmithcourse.htm

say what?

[desert_gold_hound]

-@@-ing = looking at.

sorry wasn't thinking this something I use in the game rooms.

[freakparade3]

Is this the corse your --@@--ing at.

http://www.lsitraining.com/locksmithcourse.htm

Using 8 keystrokes to type what could have been done in 4. Do you work for the government?

[desert_gold_hound]

Uh oh I been caught.





No I am a programmer. I always look at ways to make my job more difficult.

[mmaness]

I have taken basic correspondence from Professional Career Development Institute (PCDI), and am somewhat satisfied with the content, however, I do wish it would go more in depth. Currently, I am working for a locksmith in North Carolina, but only as an inventory clerk. The information I am gaining from this is invaluable, but I am looking to learn skills, not just part numbers. The more competent I am fixing something rather than just knowing what the 16-digit nomenclature per manufacturer is, the more of an asset I will be to the company, hence why I am looking for training. So, I have an understanding of the industry and am still quite interested. And yes, the Professional Locksmith course is what I am interested.

[freakparade3]

I'd say go for it. Have you talked to your employers about working as a locksmith with them after your training?

[desert_gold_hound]

Sounds like you know what you won't. You have already formed a basic knowledge of the business. You know what to look for in the course. You know how much you can expect to earn in your current area. So what is the problem? You asked a question and you sound like you already know the answer.

I know you were asking about the school on whether it is creditable or not. I don't think you will find allot of people on the form that has taken specific classes as there are so many of them. Call the better business burro.

Now I have questions for you. I have not seen a brake down for the correspondence course you mentioned. Could you start a post about the course and how it went for you? Let us know what lessons are covered and when.

If you take this other course let us know how it went. If you feel it was worth the trip. Others might have the same questions you have and this could be of help to them.

[mmaness]

Yes, my employer knows that I intent to do full-time locksmith work.

[freakparade3]

Call the better business burro.

Whatever you do please don't call the better business burro. HeHaw HeHawlways gives people a hard time.

[desert_gold_hound]

Whatever you do please don't call the better business burro. HeHaw HeHawlways gives people a hard time.

Yea I spell check but I have a tendency to put the wrong (correct) spelling in.

Although I did laugh at your comment.