To become a locksmith, a number of skills are required apart from making and repairing locks and security systems. It is important to undergo training and certification courses to become a full-time professional locksmith. This is because many states require licenses for locksmiths to start their practice. And licenses are given only to those who have undergone certifications and training from approved locksmith schools. To take up a career as a locksmith, you can either enroll in an offline or online locksmith school.

• Online Locksmith Course Certification Degree Program : This course is conducted by Locksmith Courses Incorporated and is accredited by the International Locksmiths Association. The course is of total 60 hours inclusive of training and online tuition. It usually takes about four to eight weeks to complete the course. On successful completion of the course, students get a diploma and a certificate. The student is certified by the International Locksmiths Association as a licensed locksmith. Before enrolling for the diploma, students can undergo a trial course free of cost.
• Locksmith Training Program : Conducted by the Penn Foster Career School, this course covers everything from electronic security to key making. This course is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training, Distance Education Accrediting Commission, and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. To be eligible for this course, the applicant must be 17 years or above and must have completed at least 8 ^th grade.
• Career Diploma in Locksmithing : This online course in locksmithing is conducted by Ashworth College. The diploma is of four months duration and the course fees include the cost of Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) Fundamental Locksmith test. The course provides all the necessary reading material to complement online classroom sessions. For hands-on learning, students get a toolkit containing pinning kit, lock picks, Kwikset cylinder, and Camlock set. This course is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

All of these courses include a practice kit and locksmith toolbox to let students have a hands-on experience and practice their skills.