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5 Day Auto Locksmith Course
Learn in a real auto locksmith training facility, with real trainers and real cars.
Starter equipment
The Tool Bundle
A programmer, a key cutting machine, lock picks, adapters and keys: everything to start taking jobs. Book it with your course and save £500.
1 Day Taster · £149
Try the trade in a day
Lock picking, vehicle entry and key programming demos, hands-on in our workshop. No experience needed.
3 months free with the 5 Day Course
The Alter Academy App
Step-by-step videos, vehicle guides, UK reg search and a community of working locksmiths, on your phone at the car.
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5 Day Auto Locksmith course videoTyler takes you round the workshop · 2:48
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Online auto locksmith course videoTake the Alter Academy App tour · 4:51
- 1000+ people trained
- 9 live vehicles
- Max 6 per class
Auto locksmith training
5 Day Auto Locksmith Course
- No PowerPoint: the bench, then real cars
- 9 live vehicles to train on
- Course certificate and 3 months’ App support
£2,500 + VAT
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1 Day Taster Course
- An overview of auto locksmithing
- Key programming demonstrations
- Lock picking and vehicle entry, yourself
£149
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3 Day 1-to-1 with Tyler
- Just you and Tyler for three days
- Built around what you want to learn
- Dates to suit you
Price on request
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Alter Shop
- Key programmers and cutting machines
- Lock picks, keys, blades and adapters
- The Starter Bundle for new locksmiths
Tools for the trade
Visit the shop
The Alter Academy App
- Step-by-step videos for real jobs
- Vehicle guides and UK reg search
- A live community of locksmiths
3 months free
See the App
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Explore Alter Academy
Learn the trade the way it’s done
Alter Academy is run by Tyler Steadman, the face of the Access Denied Car Keys videos. You learn in a small group, on real tools and real cars, with a trainer beside you from the first morning to the last.
Certified at Alter Academy
Course certificate
5 days
Hands-on: the bench first, then the cars
9
Live vehicles to train on
Max 6
Students per class, two trainers
3 months
App support after your course
Tools we train on
- Xhorse
- Advanced Diagnostics
- Autel
- Lock50
- Mr Li
What do our students say?
Read what others have to say about their experience with us.
By day 5 I have the confidence
Just completed their 5 day crash course baring in mind on Monday I knew nothing… By day 5 I have the confidence to go out into the field and start my business. Tyler and Andy such great trainers honestly so friendly and respectful.
Callum Allsopp5 Day course
Only good things to say
Completed the 1 day course and only have good things to say. Both trainers are friendly, experienced and knowledgeable, they allow everyone to progress at their own speed. Actual cars to work on rather than just locks in a vice.
Jayden Butler1 Day course
Worth every penny!
I did a 2 day lockpicking and Programming course. Andy and Tyler were fantastic teachers, very knowledgeable… This has taken my business to another level. Highly recommended, worth every penny!
Stuart Tarrant2 Day course
Tyler and Andy are amazing!
Tyler and Andy are amazing! Very knowledgeable and understanding. Highly recommend Alter Academy, definitely will be back for some more training.
Alex ReesTraining with Alter Academy
Miles ahead of the rest
I’ve been signed up with Alter Academy’s online course for nearly a year now, and honestly I can’t fault any part of the process… genuinely a game changer for me. The support, knowledge, and effort they put in is miles ahead of the rest.
Craig PilleyOnline course
Well worth the money
Purchased the starter lock pick from Tyler and the gang. Great package and well worth the money. The online tutorials are brilliant and well informative. Great aftercare sales service.
NeilStarter lock pick
In their own words
Hear it from people we trained
Our students, in the workshop, on why they trained with Alter Academy. Tap one to play it with sound.
Training calendar
Want to try it first? The 1 Day Taster is £149. For taster dates or a date that suits you, call 07521 504245.
Starter equipment
The Starter Bundle
The kit we put together for new auto locksmiths: the Key Tool Plus programmer, an Xhorse Dolphin key cutting machine, lock picks, adapters, keys and blades. Order it with the 5 Day Course and we take £500 off the bundle.
Hands-on from day one
A tool in your hand on the first morning
Small classes
Up to 6 students, two trainers
Course certificate
At the end of your five days
3 months’ App support
Videos and a community for your first jobs