Continuing Education

More information is available by visiting www.siaonline.org/education or contacting Kim Roberts, SIA's manager of education and training, at (703) 647-8496 or kroberts@siaonline.org.

Assa Abloy Americas University

ASSA ABLOY Americas listened to its customers and partners when they voiced their need for a comprehensive and complete training program. The new solution is two-fold: Provide learning environments that are near major metropolitan areas in the form of state-of-the art training centers and provide a wealth of eLearning online training programs.

Individuals interested in the online eLearning can apply to be a student in the ASSA ABLOY Americas University. After being accepted into the University, students can enroll in online courses and also schedule themselves into the classroom recourses.  To create a profile and enroll, visit http://www.aaauelearning.com/add_profile.php.

Each training center has a classroom and a lab with full size doors that students prepare, core and install products in a real life experience. For full schedule, location, cost and registration information, visit http://www.aaauelearning.com/

DORMA eLearning

DORMA Architectural Hardware’s “DORMA eLearning” site ( www.DORMAe-learning.com ) offers a convenient, online platform for learning about architectural hardware and obtaining continuing education credits through the American Institute of Architects (AIA). DORMA is a registered provider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems, All courses meet health, safety, welfare and sustainable design requirements.

Successful completion of each 45- to 60-minute program will earn architects one LU toward maintaining their certification as a registered architect. Earned credits will be reported automatically to AIA’s CES records. Certificates of completion will be mailed to AIA members as well. Non-AIA members can receive certificates upon request for self reporting.

The classes provide essential information about architectural hardware to help the building team make informed decisions about product selection and performance. The programs are suitable for use by other members of the building team (including end-users) in addition to hardware sales representatives and distributors.

Two programs for AIA credit are available on the site now. DORMA plans to have eight credit programs available by year-end. In addition, a non-credit DORMA-specific class provides an overview of the company, its products and its services to familiarize the participant with the wealth of offerings available.

Kaba Access Control Training & Certification

Kaba University was introduced in April 2006, since then more than 1500 security professions have been successfully trained and certified on Kaba's Peaks, Simplex and E-Plex product lines throughout the United States and Canada.

Kaba University - College of Access Control provides expanded professional training in the wide breadth of Kaba Access Control products.

To check for upcoming classes, visit www.kabaaccess.com or call 800-849-8324.

ALOA Training: 2011 Dates

ALOA’s Six-Day Basic Locksmithing Course is scheduled Feb. 7-12, 2011, and April 4-9, 2011, at the ALOA Training Center in Dallas. The cost is $1220 for ALOA members, $1415 for non-members. For information, visit www.aloa.org.

This course provides students with basic hands-on knowledge of locks and security related hardware. Students will work with a basic locksmithing tool kit that includes the following: 4-way screwdriver, soft face mallet, dial calipers, combination Tru-Arc pliers, pin tumbler tweezers, plug follower, pin tray, shims,  impressioning pliers, pippin file, flat file, lock pick set and universal pin tumbler pinning kit.

Upon completion of this course, students have the knowledge required to function as an apprentice locksmith who can perform the following tasks:

• Identify and duplicate keys,
• Service and adjust key machines,
• Rekey a variety of lock cylinders,
• Make original keys for a variety of locks; by code, disassembly and impressioning,
• Bypass and/or pick common locks,
• Troubleshoot and service common cylinder and lockset malfunctions,
• Identify common lock hardware finishes and functions,
• Be familiar with Life Safety Codes and the ADA,
• Design and key a simple master key system,
• Know combination lock operation and changing methods