{"title":"Courses","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2-day-getting-started-in-automotive-locksmithing-beginner-course","title":"2-Day Getting Started in Automotive Locksmithing - Beginner Course","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested in entering the automotive locksmith industry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eWelcome to \"Getting started with automotive locksmithing\". This course is designed for those who are just getting started in automotive locksmithing, even those locksmiths who have been in other parts of the locksmith industry and are looking at stepping into automotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThis course will cover current tools in the industry such as programmers, key cutting machines, key cloning tools, keys (classifications, pros and cons of OEM vs Aftermarket, and identifying users beginning inventory basics), and other tools available that can help starting the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eStudents will learn Lishi picking skills with practical knowledge in the course and ending with hands-on skills labs that will allow the students to get hands on with Lishi picks and generate keys on machines in class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eDo not let the short description of this class fool you, there will be so much information covered that it is extremely hard to list it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #00a859;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want a career that never feels boring and keeps you discovering something new every day, this is your starting line.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting Started with Automotive Locksmithing – Beginner Course (May 2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-end=\"2237\" data-start=\"151\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"151\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"151\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"151\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"153\"\u003eCourse Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"xl\" data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"169\" class=\"\"\u003e2-Day Getting Started with Automotive Locksmithing – Beginner Course\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"2237\" data-start=\"252\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"252\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"264\" data-start=\"252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"263\" data-start=\"254\"\u003eDates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"264\" data-col-size=\"xl\"\u003eMay 9–10, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"353\" data-start=\"283\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"295\" data-start=\"283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"294\" data-start=\"285\"\u003eTimes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"353\" data-start=\"295\" data-col-size=\"xl\"\u003eDay 1: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\u003cbr\u003eDay 2: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"354\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"354\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"356\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"369\" data-col-size=\"xl\"\u003eToronto Airport Marriott Hotel\u003cbr\u003e901 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9 1J5\u003cbr\u003eWe will secure special discounted group room rates for attendees. 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This class schedule will cover NASTF, what we know about scan tool validation, and the progress being made for the Canadian market. After that we will move onto OEM softwares currently available to the Canadian market (with and without NASTF).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is highly recommended that you bring the laptop you would like to install OEM softwares on.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour daily laptop can be used but is not recommended. We recommend a ruggedized laptop with a 2 terabyte hard drive and 16 gigabytes of RAM minimum. Several of these OEM softwares require significant time investment to get them operational and are locked to the computer hardware which is why we want to try and help you avoid possibly wasting time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ2354 devices will also be discussed in depth identifying what you may already own to get you started and what is recommended for the greatest success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFord has just released new pricing and procedures for the installation and general user operation as of 10\/2\/25. The price increases This class will also be covering the new user roles and functionality. For those who have used FDRS or IDS recently the main functionality has not changed once you get past this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGM Techline Connect is a great place for everyone to start who wants to begin in OEM software. This class will cover J2534 devices that are known to work with the CAN-FD interface that newer GM vehicles require and many pitfalls in the new system as well as work arounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStellantis (Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Chrysler, Fiat, etc.) will be covered in depth. This is not an instant setup OEM software and is recommended that the registration process begin before it is needed. A complete walk through of all subscriptions required to perform programming will be covered. Do not let that last sentence shy you away from these vehicles as there is plenty of profit margins to be made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNissan Consult 3 class will dive into the 2 options available with and without NASTF. Yes there are some aftermarket tool solutions for doing these 21 and up vehicles with the hands free modules but once you begin using Consult 3 you no longer have to pull a dash apart or worry if the vehicle you just showed up to cannot be done if all keys are lost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHyundai (hopefully KIA to follow) has released their new J2534 OEM software. This class will explore in depth the newest addition to the Locksmith arsenal of OEM software. As with all the other classes in this series complete registration, installation, setup, and use will be covered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVW\/Audi ODIS is the major OEM software that is recommended to put on a ruggedized laptop. The class will go through the complete process which generally takes anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months to complete the process and be fully functional. Do it right the first time and you won’t need to waste money later down the road and you’ll be ready to answer that call for service to increase revenue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVolvo VIDA is not the most glamorous line of OEM vehicles nor the most frequently requested service. That said it’s not scary once you know how to use it and as with many others is a great source of revenue due to the small number of Volvo dealerships in Canada outside of major metroplexes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"course-block\" aria-labelledby=\"vag-course-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-Day Getting Started with NASTF – J2534 Technology and OEM Software – Nov 8-9, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"course-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCourse Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"course-block\" aria-labelledby=\"vag-course-title\"\u003e2-Day Getting Started with NASTF – J2534 Technology and OEM Software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNov 8-9, 2025 (Saturday–Sunday)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTimes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay 1: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\u003cbr\u003eDay 2: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToronto Airport Marriott Hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e901 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeyDirect has secured special discounted group room rates for attendees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA discount code will be sent via email after the course purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFood \u0026amp; Drink\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnjoy complimentary light breakfast and lunch. Options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available upon request.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClass Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35-40 students\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstructors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEric “The Beast” Lambert and Jordan Hastings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCourse Description\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome back or for the first time to ALTA everyone. This class schedule will cover NASTF, what we know about scan tool validation, and the progress being made for the Canadian market. After that we will move onto OEM softwares currently available to the Canadian market (with and without NASTF).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ It is highly recommended that you bring the laptop you would like to install OEM softwares on.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour daily laptop can be used but is not recommended. We recommend a ruggedized laptop with a 2 terabyte hard drive and 16 gigabytes of RAM minimum. Several of these OEM softwares require significant time investment to get them operational and are locked to the computer hardware which is why we want to try and help you avoid possibly wasting time. 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