Certification
Professional Locksmiths of America offers various levels of certification. Credits and courses completed through most other associations may be transferred and applied toward PROLOA certification. Listed below are available PROLOA certifications.
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Please submit copies of all completed course certificates and transcripts to info@proloa.org for evaluation and transfer by the Secretary of Education.
General Locksmith Certifications:
Apprentice Locksmith: Credits required: 0 General Locksmith Credits
Locksmith I: Credits Required: 25 General Locksmith Credits
Locksmith II: Credits Required : 50 General Locksmith Credits
Locksmith III: Credits Required: 100 General Locksmith Credits
Locksmith IV: Credits Required: 300 General Locksmith Credits
Master Locksmith: Credits Required: 500 General Locksmith Credits (Min. 10 verifiable years in trade)
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Automotive Locksmith Certifications
Apprentice Automotive Locksmith: Credits Required: 0 Automotive Locksmith Credits
Automotive Locksmith I: Credits Required: 25 Automotive Locksmith Credits
Automotive Locksmith II: Credits Required: 50 Automotive Locksmith Credits
Automotive Locksmith III: Credits Required: 100 Automotive Locksmith Credits
Automotive Locksmith IV: Credits Required: 300 General Locksmith Credits
Automotive Master Locksmith: Credits Required: 500 Automotive Locksmith Credits (Min. 10 verifiable years in trade)