EDUCATION & TRAINING
Build a foundation. Develop your skills. Continue learning throughout your career.
NCALI supports locksmith education and continued professional development by connecting students and working professionals with educational opportunities, industry training, technical resources, manufacturers, and experienced members of the locksmith community.
LOCKSMITH EDUCATION AT PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Build Your Foundation in Locksmithing
Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland offers locksmith education designed to develop foundational knowledge and practical skills in the locksmith profession.
NCALI maintains a longstanding connection with locksmith education at Prince George's Community College and provides students and graduates with opportunities to remain connected to the professional locksmith community, continuing education, industry resources, and experienced professionals.
LOCKSMITH TRAINING COURSES
Locksmithing 101 - Topics
Locksmithing 102 - Topics
Locksmithing 201 - Topics
Locksmithing 202 - Topics
PGCC PROGRAM INFORMATION & CONTACT
For a more complete picture of the program’s courses, eligibility requirements, and registration click here: Locksmithing - Prince George's Community College or contact Bree Cosh, Program Coordinator at coshba@pgcc.edu
Please note: Locksmith courses are offered by Prince George's Community College. Course schedules, registration, tuition, prerequisites, and program requirements are established by PGCC and should be confirmed directly with the College.
CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Learning Continues Beyond the Classroom
Locksmithing is a continually evolving profession. New hardware, electronic access systems, automotive technologies, codes, standards, tools, and security products require professionals to continue learning throughout their careers.
NCALI helps connect members and the broader locksmith community with opportunities to expand their knowledge, develop practical skills, interact with industry professionals, and stay informed about developments affecting the profession.
HANDS-ON TRAINING
Workshops, demonstrations, and practical educational opportunities focused on locksmith skills, hardware, systems, and field applications.
MANUFACTURER EDUCATION
Product demonstrations, technical presentations, new-product information, and training provided by manufacturers and industry representatives.
TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT
Opportunities to strengthen knowledge of mechanical hardware, key systems, electronic access control, codes and standards, automotive security, and emerging technologies.
PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGE
Learn from experienced locksmiths, instructors, manufacturers, distributors, and fellow professionals through meetings, presentations, networking, and shared experience.
NCALI members also have access to additional educational content and recorded resources through the Member Area.
A PATH FOR CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
There is no single endpoint to professional development in locksmithing. Education provides the foundation, field experience develops proficiency, and continued learning helps professionals adapt as technologies, products, standards, and customer needs change.
01-LEARN
Build the Foundation
Develop fundamental locksmith knowledge and practical skills through education and training, including programs such as the locksmith courses offered by Prince George's Community College.
02-PRACTICE
Develop Field Experience
Apply what you have learned in real-world environments. Experience develops troubleshooting ability, judgment, efficiency, and familiarity with different hardware and security systems.
04-CONTINUE LEARNING
Keep Developing
Expand your knowledge through NCALI activities, manufacturer education, technical resources, workshops, industry events, and other continuing-education opportunities.
03-JOIN
Connect With the Profession
Become part of a professional community. NCALI provides opportunities to meet locksmiths, instructors, manufacturers, distributors, students, and other industry professionals.
05-MENTOR
Share Your Experience
Experienced professionals can strengthen the profession by sharing knowledge, supporting developing locksmiths, participating in education, and helping preserve practical skills and professional standards.
MEMBER EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Continue Learning With NCALI
NCALI members have access to additional educational resources designed to support continued professional development and provide convenient access to industry knowledge beyond meetings and classroom training.
The NCALI Member Area includes recorded educational videos and other member resources that can be accessed by eligible members after signing in.
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Recorded educational presentations and training content available through the NCALI Member Area.
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
A growing collection of technical information and professional reference materials for members.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Resources that complement meetings, manufacturer training, workshops, and other professional-development opportunities.
Some educational information on NCALI.org is available to the public, while selected resources are reserved for NCALI members.