CALENDAR

THURSDAY

AUGUST

13

CLL Testing in Louisiana August 2026

-

August 13, 2026

-

Jefferson, LA; Scott, LA; or Monroe, LA

This testing — which is required for licensing in Louisiana — is held the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m.. You must register no fewer than 14 days before the test. Click for more information.

MONDAY

AUGUST

17

5-Day Fundamentals of Locksmithing

-

August 17, 2026

-

August 21, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Market Center

In this in-person class, learn the fundamentals of general locksmithing and kickstart your career under the guidance of experienced instructors. Click for more information.

FRIDAY

SEPTEMBER

4

Certified ACE Instructor (CAI) Certification - FULL!

-

September 4, 2026

-

September 6, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Market Center

Join us to obtain this sought-after certification.

THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER

10

CLL Testing in Louisiana September 2026

-

September 10, 2026

-

Jefferson, LA; Scott, LA; or Monroe, LA

This testing — which is required for licensing in Louisiana — is held the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m.. You must register no fewer than 14 days before the test. Click for more information.

TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER

22

AFDI Webinar Series - September 2026

-

September 22, 2026

-

September 23, 2026

Webinar

Is your AFDI certification expiring? IT IS ONLY GOOD FOR THREE YEARS! Keep your education current to maximize your business potential. Enroll in an AFDI class today to enhance your skills and stay competitive!

THURSDAY

OCTOBER

8

CLL Testing in Louisiana October 2026

-

October 8, 2026

-

Jefferson, LA; Scott, LA; or Monroe, LA

This testing — which is required for licensing in Louisiana — is held the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m.. You must register no fewer than 14 days before the test. Click for more information.

MONDAY

OCTOBER

19

5-Day Fundamentals of Automotive Locksmithing

-

October 19, 2026

-

October 23, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Market Center

In this in-person class, learn the fundamentals of automotive locksmithing and kickstart your career under the guidance of experienced instructors. Click for more information.

TUESDAY

NOVEMBER

10

AFDI Webinar Series - November 2026

-

November 10, 2026

-

November 11, 2026

Webinar

Is your AFDI certification expiring? IT IS ONLY GOOD FOR THREE YEARS! Keep your education current to maximize your business potential. Enroll in an AFDI class today to enhance your skills and stay competitive!

MONDAY

NOVEMBER

30

5-Day Fundamentals of Locksmithing - November 2026

-

November 30, 2026

-

December 4, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Market Center

In this in-person class, learn the fundamentals of general locksmithing and kickstart your career under the guidance of experienced instructors. Click for more information.

MONDAY

APRIL

12

SAFETECH 2027

-

April 12, 2027

-

April 17, 2027

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Join us for five days of classes, networking, events and a one-day trade show. Blaze your own trail at SAFETECH 2027.

SUNDAY

JULY

11

2027 ALOA Convention & Security Expo

-

July 11, 2027

-

July 17, 2027

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago, Rosemont, Illinois

Join us for five days of classes, networking, events and a two-day trade show. Grow your future at ALOA 2027.

Upcoming Events

Conventions

IAAL Auto Lock Expo

2027 ALOA Convention & Security Expo

SAFETECH 2027

CLL Testing in Louisiana August 2026

5-Day Fundamentals of Locksmithing

Certified ACE Instructor (CAI) Certification - FULL!

CLL Testing in Louisiana September 2026

AFDI Webinar Series - September 2026

CLL Testing in Louisiana October 2026

5-Day Fundamentals of Automotive Locksmithing

AFDI Webinar Series - November 2026

5-Day Fundamentals of Locksmithing - November 2026

SAFETECH 2027

2027 ALOA Convention & Security Expo

Join Our Email List