Online Courses

Our SFIC course is designed to teach anyone who wants to learn about small format interchangeable core (SFIC) A2 systems. The curriculum covers hardware, tools, math, and real-life applications, including how to create an SFIC core from start to finish and how to drill and decode cores to obtain the control key bitting. We also cover the business side of SFIC, including pricing and managing pinning charts. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of SFIC systems and be able to confidently work with them in the real world. How many videos are in this course? This course has over 27 videos teaching you step by step! Does this course cover SFIC A2,A3,A4 Systems? This course covers the SFIC A2 system, however once you understand how A2 works you can easily understand and work with A3 and A4. The SFIC A2 system is by far the most popular system in use today. How do I take the course? After purchasing you will be emailed login instructions to our learning site within 24hrs or the next business day. How long do I have access to the course for? You will have lifetime access to the course, as time goes on we will continue to update the course and you won't have to pay anything extra! Curriculum: 1. Hardware & Keys 1.1 SFIC Keys 1.2 SFIC CORES and How They Work 1.3 SFIC Hardware 2. SFIC Tools Needed 2.1 Pinning Kits 2.2 Cutting SFIC Keys 2.3 Can You Really Duplicate SFIC Keys? 2.4 Capping, Ejecting, and Decoding Blocks 2.5 Extra Helpful SFIC Tools 3. SFIC Math 3.1 SFIC Math - Manual Calculations 3.2 SFIC Math - Using Software 3.3 Mason Keying 4. Your First SFIC Core (Start to Finish) 4.1 Cutting the Keys 4.2 Pinning the Cores 4.3 Capping the Core 4.4 Tips & Tricks for Common Problems 5. The Business of SFIC 5.1 How to Price Your Work 5.2 Storing & Managing Pinning Charts 5.3 Who Owns the Charts and How to Communicate 5.4 Managing the Control Key (Does the Customer Want it?) 6. Drill and Decode to Get the Control Key Bitting 6.1 How to Drill an SFIC Core (For Decoding) 6.2 How to Decode (Basic) 6.3 How to Decode (Advanced) 7. Real Life Situations 7.1 Keying a Core with Random Keys that Break All the Rules 8. Putting it All Together 8.1 How to Look at Customer Needs to Set up a System 8.2 Doing the Math 8.3 Cutting and Stamping the Keys 8.4 Pinning the Cores

Setup, Manage, & Sell Restricted Key Systems A Restricted Key System can become the backbone of your Security Business and this course will teach you how. This online course is for anyone who is interested in Restricted Key Systems or High Security Systems AND wants to make money. It does not matter what Restricted Key or High Security System you are looking at using. The principles are the same, period. Setting up, maintaining Restricted Key/High Security Key systems has SO much opportunity for your security business, done correctly it will become the backbone of your business. Setting up and maintaining a Restricted Key System's Integrity is of the utmost importance. Your customers depend on you to maintain and manage the data, locks, and keys. This course is going to not only walk you through how to setup and maintain Restricted Key Systems but we're also going to give you ALL the documents you need and show you how to use them! You are also going to learn how to sell Restricted Key Systems! You will learn how to set pricing (keys and cylinders) and how to Identify sale opportunities, we even include worksheets you will fill out along with PJ. Restricted Key Systems are a win-win opportunity, customers want more control over keys and you get repeat business! We don't want you to waste the opportunity How many video's are in this course? This course has over 9+ videos teaching you step by step! What type of Key Systems will be covered? This course covers the fundamentals of ALL Restricted Key and High Security Key Systems including GMS MX, KABA PEAKS, MEDECO, and many more! In the video's PJ uses the GMS MX system. Why do you say Restricted Key Systems and High Security Systems? Because they are the same AND different but are setup and maintained the same way! A Restricted Key System, focuses on the key blanks and has VERY tight restrictions so the keys cannot be easily copied or duplicated. A High Security Key System not only focus on Restricting Keys but also focuses on the Security of the Locks and typically has a UL437 certification. Does this course try to sell me a system at the end? Absolutely NOT! This course is not a "sales pitch" not even close! This course is designed to equip you with the information and tools you need to deploy ANY Restricted Key or High Security System. Will I learn how to setup pricing? Yes, not only will PJ teach you the strategies and techniques to setup pricing you will also be provided worksheets so you can set your pricing, ensuring you will make a Profit! How do I take the course? After purchasing you will be emailed login instructions to our learning site within 24hrs or the next business day. How long do I have access to the course for? You will have lifetime access to the course, as time goes on we will Curriculum: 1. Setting Up & Maintaining Systems 1.1 Key Blank Checkout and Control 1.2 Key Bitting Cypher 1.3 Setting Up Authorized Users 1.4 Setting Up Each Key 1.5 Ready to Cut and Pin! Time to Get the Job Done 2. Selling Key Control Systems 2.1 Getting Clarity 2.2 Pricing 2.3 Talk about the Benefits 2.4 Identifying Opportunities +Ready to Use Documents

How to Make Money Cutting Keys- How much money have you lost by not having a pricing strategy? Our guess is thousands of dollars and we've made this course to change that! It's time for YOU to get a solid pricing strategy that you can implement in ANY Economy and make money! You have Key Cutting Skills but have your turned them into profits? Have you ever been frustrated, feeling you are not charging enough but don't want customers upset with you? You are not alone, that is why we made this online course on how to make money cutting keys! Have you ever wondered how to price key blanks? You are not alone, key blank pricing has been at the middle of many debates. PJ will share with you proven strategies that will take you from pricing guess work to maximizing profit! Did you know that you can make $500 on a $40 key investment? Easily! This online course is designed to teach you the skills you need to make your key cutting operation successful and profitable! How many video's are in this course? This course has over 7 videos teaching you step by step! How can you teach me how to price keys in my area, aren't all areas different? It's true, all areas are different but that does not mean the principles are not the same. My guess is that if you are asking this question then you will get alot out of this course! How do I know the pricing strategies work? PJ has been in the Lock & Key business his entire life, first as a locksmith then as a supplier and has helped set-up hundreds of new operations and has successfully implemented this exact pricing technique and has made 1 locksmith over $100,000 in the last 4 years of EXTRA profit. It just simply works. How do I take the course? After purchasing you will be emailed login instructions to our learning site within 24hrs or the next business day. How long do I have access to the course for? You will have lifetime access to the course, as time goes on we will continue to update the course and you won't have to pay anything extra! Curriculum: 1. How to Make Money Cutting Keys 1.1 How to Set a Base Price 1.2 The Rule of 5 & 10 1.3 The Money to Be Made Cutting Keys 1.4 Customer Provided Keys 1.5 Niche Keys for Big Profit 1.6 Building a Key Route 1.7 Stamping & Promoting Your Business

Duplicate Keys & Make Money! Did you know that you can make $500 on a $40 key investment? Easily! You just need to learn 2 main skills. How to cut the keys and how to price the key blanks! This online course is designed to teach you the skills you need to make your key cutting operation successful and profitable! This online Course is for anyone who is interested in duplicating keys AND wants to make money, that's right make money and PJ will show you how! The key cutting business has so much opportunity and with a very low start up cost duplicating keys is a fantastic opportunity! Unfortunately, many people start cutting keys without knowing the proper techniques for duplicating and pricing.... then waste years of profitability only to become frustrated. Don't let that be you! With over 20 videos in this course you will be able to fill in the gaps of knowledge you never knew you were missing! Have you ever wondered how to price key blanks? You are not alone, key blank pricing has been at the middle of many debates. PJ will share with you proven strategies that will take you from pricing guess work to maximizing profit! How many video's are in this course? This course has over 20 videos teaching you step by step! What type of Keys will be covered? This course covers how to duplicate ALL Edge Style Keys for Commercial, Residential, Automobile, Padlock, RV, and more! Keys like KW1, SC1, Y11, H75, B106, basically all of the most popular keys in the USA today! Do you already own a key machine? Great! This course is designed to show you how to use it, even if it's super old! Never cut a key before and not sure you have what it takes? We understand, learning a new skill can be intimating but don't worry, you will absolutely have the skills and knowledge you need to not only get the job done but Thrive! We guarantee it! What if I already have cut a few keys, will I get anything out of this course? Yes, PJ goes from A to Z on Key Machines, Key Cutting Techniques, and Pricing Techniques so unless you already know all of that you will learn! How can you teach me how to price keys in my area, aren't all areas different? It's true, all areas are different but that does not mean the principles are not the same. My guess is that if you are asking this question then you will get alot out of this course! How do I know the pricing strategies work? PJ has been in the Lock & Key business his entire life, first as a locksmith then as a supplier and has helped set-up hundreds of new operations and has successfully implemented this exact pricing technique and has made 1 locksmith over $100,000 in the last 4 years of EXTRA profit. It just simply works. How do I take the course? After purchasing you will be emailed login instructions to our learning site within 24hrs or the next business day. How long do I have access to the course for? You will have lifetime access to the course, as time goes on we will continue to update the course and you won't have to pay anything extra! Does this course cover key programming? It does not, it only covers how to duplicate edge style keys (which includes many transponder and remote keys) but does not cover programming them. Does this course cover auto remotes? It does not. Curriculum: 1. Main Parts of a Key Machine 1.1 Cutter Wheels-Angles, Materials, and Why Certain Cutters Don’t Work 1.2 Tracers-What They Do and Why They are Important 1.3 Vices-Using the Correct Vice Position 1.4 Key Machines-What Type of Key Machine Do You Want? 2. Cutting a Key 2.1 Identify the Proper Jaw 2.2 Identify the Proper Alignment Point 2.3 Cutting the Key with Proper Technique 2.4 The Shaving Technique (Extends Cutter Life) 3. Key Machine Calibration 3.1 A Quick Method to Calibrate Your Key Machine 4. Common Mistakes & Helpful Tools 4.1 Not Clamping the Key Correctly 4.2 Not Finding the Corner of Every Cut 4.3 Cutting the Shoulder or Tip 4.4 Helpful Adapters 5. How to Make Money Cutting Keys 5.1 How to Set a Base Price 5.2 The Rule of 5 & 10 5.3 The Money to Be Made Cutting Keys 5.4 Customer Provided Keys 5.5 Niche Keys for Big Profit 5.6 Building a Key Route 5.7 Stamping & Promoting Your Business 6. Bonus Content-Additional Resources and Materials