Las Vegas Locksmith University (LVLU)
The Las Vegas Locksmith University (LVLU) provides classroom and hands-on instruction for American locksmiths. Our course catalog contains educational offerings for those with limited experience to experts seeking alternative advanced methodologies. All students will receive the most current information on automotive security. What makes us special?
- Multiple Instructors for Advanced Courses | We strongly believe that varying viewpoints are necessary for advanced topics. This not only makes the instruction more effective, but provides different approaches when discussing complex topics.
- Rotating Instructor Lineup | As security measures evolve year after year, we realize the importance of persistent education for locksmiths. It is our intention to make LVLU attendance an annual affair for our students, and we accomplish this by evolving every class, and cycling through our impressive line-up of instructors. Even when retaking the same class as the previous year, the progressive materials and instruction will provide a completely new and current experience.
- Half-Price Deals for Continuing Education | Because of our progressive materials and instruction, and our acknowledgement that education should, at the very least, be an annual affiar, we encourage students to retake any prvious course at HALF the current price.
- Focus on Hands-On Learning | There's nothing more effective and confidence-building than having performed classroom study on the actual vehicle. We typically provide 3-5 vehicles to demonstrate the coursework covered in class. This absolutely sets us apart from the PowerPoint-based presentations and theoretical discussions taught by rival academies. We want you to return to your business ready to put your new skills to work.
- Frequent Opportunities for Maximum Flexibility | Educational events in our industry typically provide as many classes as possible within the span of a single week. LVLU spreads class schedules out to one or two classes per month, usually overlapping a weekend. This gives students more opportunities to attend and ensures that locksmith businesses will see as little disruption as possible.
- Location, Location, Location | Who doesn't love an excuse to visit Las Vegas? The gambling industry subsidizes flights to Las Vegas so that at any given time, they are the cheapest destination airline tickets you can find anywhere. Hotel rooms away from The Strip are typically inexpensive and plentiful, so lodging is never a problem. Now you have an excuse to give your spouse to come to town and have some fun.
NOTE: There will be exclusive specials for students on most of the products we cover in the class, and even more deals on the products you need to keep your business moving.
June 1 | Hands-On Lishi Training | October 5 | Hands-On Lishi Training |
---|---|---|---|
June 2-3 | Advanced Mercedes Keymaking | October 6-7 | Advanced VW/Audi Keymaking |
July 13 | Hands-On Lishi Training | October 19 | Hands-On Lishi Training |
July 14-15 | Advanced BMW Keymaking | October 20-21 | Advanced Motorcycle Keymaking |
TBD | IM608, G2 Turbo, & VVDI Key Tool |
Upcoming Dates: |
Thursday, June 1 Thursday, July 13 Thursday, October 5 Thursday, October 19 |
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Times: | 1pm-4pm | |||||
Location: |
American Key Supply Las Vegas, NV |
|||||
Food & Drink: | Water, coffee, sodas and snacks will be provided throughout the class. Please notify us if you have any special dietary restrictions. And no, requiring Kopi Luwak doesn't count as a dietary restriction. | |||||
Class Size: | 10-20 students | |||||
Instructors: |
![]() |
Tyler Anzalone Lock Labs Las Vegas, Nevada |
![]() |
Ikaika Pladera American Key Supply Las Vegas, Nevada |
||
Class Description: |
Comprehensive, hands-on training on picking and decoding vehicle locks with Lishi Original locksmith tools. Learn and really understand the tools and procedures that will help you pick and decode both automotive and residential locks. The class will begin with approximately an hour of classroom learning, understanding the basics of the tools and the locks that you will see in the field. We then jump into the hands-on portion of the class where you will be able to pick and decode as many locks as possible. Feel free to focus your attention and get help on a difficult lock that always seems to gives you trouble. Yes, we will cover residential Lishi tools also, as well as the new Kwikset SmartKey Decoder by LockTech. These tools are on your vans to make you money and we will teach you how to get the most out of them. |
|||||
Cost: | $50 | |||||
Sign-Up: |
Click here to reserve your spot
|
Upcoming Dates: | June 2-3 (Friday-Saturday) | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Times: | 9am-5pm | |||||
Location: |
American Key Supply Las Vegas, NV |
|||||
Food & Drink: | A light breakfast & lunch will be provided as well as water, coffee, sodas and snacks throughout the class. Please notify us if you have any special dietary restrictions. And no, requiring Kopi Luwak doesn't count as a dietary restriction. | |||||
Class Size: | 20-30 students | |||||
Instructors: |
![]() |
Brandon Tucker Expert Key Solutions Alabama |
![]() |
Eric Lambert The Locksmith Co Tennesse & Kentucky |
![]() |
Eric Demers Advanced Key Solutions California |
Class Description: |
A 2-day class covering advanced concepts for programming Mercedes Benz vehicles, including broad classroom training of strategies and troubleshooting key programming procedures, diagnostics and troubleshooting.
PLEASE NOTE: this class is designed for INTERMEDIATE TO EXPERIENCED automotive locksmiths. This is not a class for beginners. |
|||||
Cost: | $1400 | |||||
Sign-Up: |
Click here to reserve your spot
|
Upcoming Dates: | July 14-15 (Friday-Saturday) | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Times: | 9am-5pm | |||||
Location: |
American Key Supply Las Vegas, NV |
|||||
Food & Drink: | A light breakfast & lunch will be provided as well as water, coffee, sodas and snacks throughout the class. Please notify us if you have any special dietary restrictions. And no, requiring Kopi Luwak doesn't count as a dietary restriction. | |||||
Class Size: | 20-30 students | |||||
Instructors: |
![]() |
Brandon Tucker Expert Key Solutions Alabama |
![]() |
Eric Lambert The Locksmith Co Tennesse & Kentucky |
![]() |
Eric Demers Advanced Key Solutions California |
Class Description: |
Everything you need to know about safely making keys to BMW vehicles with ACDP. Other tools will be discussed such as Abrites, VVDI2, Autohex, etc. Basic module EEPROMing, soldering and handling protocols will be discussed which is useful if other tools are used. There will be hands-on with BMW modules and probably a vehicle or two. The class covers all aspects of BMW key programming for CAS 1/2/3/4 and FEM/BDC platforms for E and F body BMW cars. |
|||||
Cost: | $650 | |||||
Sign-Up: |
Click here to reserve your spot
|
Upcoming Dates: | October 6-7 (Friday-Saturday) | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Times: | 9am-5pm | |||||
Location: |
American Key Supply Las Vegas, NV |
|||||
Food & Drink: | A light breakfast & lunch will be provided as well as water, coffee, sodas and snacks throughout the class. Please notify us if you have any special dietary restrictions. And no, requiring Kopi Luwak doesn't count as a dietary restriction. | |||||
Class Size: | 20-30 students | |||||
Instructors: |
![]() |
Brandon Tucker Expert Key Solutions Alabama |
![]() |
Eric Lambert The Locksmith Co Tennesse & Kentucky |
![]() |
Eric Demers Advanced Key Solutions California |
Class Description: |
This class will teach you how to program ALL immobilizer systems for VW and Audi, including, but not limited to, IMMO 1, 2, 3 and MQB-based vehicles. That includes the UDS and Micronis sytems. This will cover mid-90’s through 2016 (and a little later, depending on the model). Key generation will be discussed, as well as how to pick and decode with Lishi Original tools. |
|||||
Cost: | $650 | |||||
Sign-Up: |
Click here to reserve your spot
|
Airport: | LAS—McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas | ||
---|---|---|---|
Class Location: |
American Key Supply |
We are located in a 26,000 square foot warehouse in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, around 10 minutes west of the airport, very close to the south end of the Las Vegas strip. Wi-fi will be available and cell phone service is excellent. |
|
Hotels: |
PLEASE BOOK EARLY! THE PRICES DOUBLE OR TRIPLE AS THINGS GET CLOSER TO THE EVENT. The following hotels are all within about a 5 minute drive north to American Key Supply and are all within walking distance to the Silverton Casino Hotel, where you can enjoy lots of off-the-strip gambling and dining. The actual Las Vegas strip is about a 10-minute drive north from these hotels. We recommend the Silverton Casino Hotel because of price as well as food and entertainment, and this is where most other students and where the instructors will probably be staying. |
||
![]() Silverton Casino Hotel (4.3 stars) 3333 Blue Diamond Rd Las Vegas, NV 89139 (702) 263-7777 |
![]() South Point Hotel & Casino (4.4 stars) 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89183 (866) 791-7626 |
![]() The Berkley, Las Vegas (4.4 stars) 8280 Dean Martin Dr Las Vegas, NV 89139 (702) 224-7400 |
|
The following hotels are a little closer to us, but have no gaming and may not have dining available within the building. |
|||
![]() Siegel Select - Las Vegas Blvd (3.3 stars) 7260 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 660-4823 |
![]() Baymont by Wyndham Las Vegas South Strip (3.4 stars) 55 E Robindale Rd Las Vegas, NV 89123 (702) 802-0440 |
![]() Hampton Inn Las Vegas Strip South (4.7 stars) 7850 Giles St Las Vegas, NV 89123 (702) 936-8290 |
|
Other Things to Do in Las Vegas: |
SHOPPING The Las Vegas South Premium Outlets are right down the street! 7400 Las Vegas Blvd S |
GAMBLING American Key Supply is only about 5 minutes away from the south end of the Las Vegas strip. Take an Uber or Lyft to your favorite strip casino. If you really enjoy table games, we recommend heading 10 minutes SOUTH to South Point Hotel Casino where they have an amazing number of tables without the high minimums found on the strip. |
EATING Las Vegas has some of the finest food in the world! Here's a good article on the best places to dine out in Las Vegas: |
PAST CLASSES
Times: | 2pm-4pm | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Location: |
American Key Supply Las Vegas, NV |
|||||
Food & Drink: | Water & soft drinks will be available. | |||||
Class Size: | 10-20 students | |||||
Instructors: |
Noel Murdoch Frontline Defense Systems Inc. Alberta, Canada |
|||||
Class Description: |
Frontline Defense products are THE MOST EFFECTIVE way to protect retail and commercial businesses from forced entry. This HIGH-PROFIT product is a MUST-HAVE for any locksmith with potential retail customers. FIRST TIME EVER CLASS FOR FRONTLINE DEFENSE! Taking this class will drop your first-time installation down from 3 hours to less than 1. This is a very hands-on class with a HIGH DEGREE OF AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION. Perfect for novices and experienced commercial locksmiths. One FREE Milwaukee Rivet Tool will be given away to one lucky student. As with all of our classes, there will be exclusive deals for students on most or all of the products we cover in the classes. |
|||||
Cost: | FREE (limited to 20 students, so please register to hold your spot) |
Times: | 8am-12pm | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Location: |
American Key Supply Las Vegas, NV |
|||||
Food & Drink: | Water, coffee, sodas and snacks will be provided throughout the class. Please notify us if you have any special dietary restrictions. And no, requiring Kopi Luwak doesn't count as a dietary restriction. | |||||
Class Size: | 20-30 students | |||||
Instructors: |
![]() |
Mo Ali Lock Labs Nevada |
||||
Class Description: |
For those with little-to-no experience in automotive locksmithing. This course begins on the ground floor and covers all of the basics. Topics include, but are not limited to:
Perfect for novices who are considering a career in automotive locksmithing. If you own a locksmith shop and you're either considering expanding into automotive, or you simply want to learn what your technicians are doing out in the field, this class is a must! |
|||||
Cost: | FREE ($20 to reserve your spot, to be refunded to you in-person when you appear) |
Times: | 9am-5pm | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Location: |
American Key Supply Las Vegas, NV |
|||||
Food & Drink: | A light breakfast & lunch will be provided as well as water, coffee, sodas and snacks throughout the class. Please notify us if you have any special dietary restrictions. And no, requiring Kopi Luwak doesn't count as a dietary restriction. | |||||
Class Size: | 20-30 students | |||||
Instructors: |
![]() |
Brandon Tucker Expert Key Solutions Alabama |
![]() |
Eric Lambert The Locksmith Co Tennesse & Kentucky |
![]() |
Eric Demers Advanced Key Solutions California |
Class Description: |
This hands-on classroom training serves to introduce the topics of advanced EEPROM programming methods that require soldering irons and specialized device programmers. Students will develop an understanding of memory functionality, discover various methods of reading and processing BIN files, and participate in practical training on surface-mount soldering and de-soldering. Soldering:
EEPROM:
Featured Hardware: Some of the products discussed or used in class include:
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students will gain an understanding of advanced immobilizer and ECU programming techniques, which may require soldering/desoldering of components or wires onto a PCB using specialty tools. |
|||||
Cost: |
$950 (bring your own tools) $1200 (includes soldering station and hot air rework station) |
Times: | 9am-4pm | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Location: |
American Key Supply Las Vegas, NV |
|||||
Food & Drink: | A light breakfast & lunch will be provided as well as water, coffee, sodas and snacks throughout the class. Please notify us if you have any special dietary restrictions. And no, requiring Kopi Luwak doesn't count as a dietary restriction. | |||||
Class Size: | 15-20 students | |||||
Instructors: |
![]() |
Randy Main Main's Lock Supply California |
Vaiola Fa'amausili ICCores.com Las Vegas, NV |
Garrett Ervin ICCores.com Las Vegas, NV |
||
Class Description: |
The ICCores.com story began over 30 years ago, inside of an old, repurposed barn in the city of Yucaipa, California. It was then that master locksmith Randy Main began tinkering with and perfecting the recipe for the mass production of interchangeable cores. What began as an endeavour to serve his local community of locksmiths with pre-pinned cores eventually blossomed into a national affair of reliable service and quality work. Randy soon found himself pinning cores full-time and expanded his operation to encompass the growing need for his services. By 2015, as the desire for his IC Core pinning services was beginning to outgrow the confines of his modestly sized barn, Randy began contemplating retirement. He was ready to fulfill his lifelong dream of curating and operating his very own ghost town in Goldfield, Nevada. Now Randy is coming out of his retirement for one day just to help teach eager locksmiths how to pin Best/Falcon SFIC the right way. Most IC Core classes leave students a little dazed and not quite ready to hit the ground running. This class will not only introduce you to the concepts of Small Format Interchangeable Cores (SFIC), but we will make you create your own expandable master pinning system and pin up 10 cores to that system. You'll be manufacturing your own 10-core Master Pack to take home with you, along with the tools needed to continue working on cores on your own time. THIS CLASS WILL MAKE YOU COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT CREATING SYSTEMS AND PINNING CORES ON YOUR OWN. We are not using computers and software to create the master key systems and we are not just conveying high-level concepts. Also, we provide telephone support for our students when you're getting yourself into trouble in the field. Some of the subjects being covered include:
The following will be provided to each student at the end of the course:
|
|||||
Cost: | $350 |
Times: | 9am-5pm | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Location: |
American Key Supply Las Vegas, NV |
|||||
Food & Drink: | A light breakfast & lunch will be provided as well as water, coffee, sodas and snacks throughout the class. Please notify us if you have any special dietary restrictions. And no, requiring Kopi Luwak doesn't count as a dietary restriction. | |||||
Class Size: | 20-30 students | |||||
Instructors: |
![]() |
Brandon Tucker Expert Key Solutions Alabama |
![]() |
Eric Lambert The Locksmith Co Tennesse & Kentucky |
![]() |
Eric Demers Advanced Key Solutions California |
Class Description: |
FRIDAY: Everything you need to know about safely making keys to BMW vehicles with ACDP. Other tools will be discussed such as Abrites, VVDI2, Autohex, etc. Basic module EEPROMing, soldering and handling protocols will be discussed which is useful if other tools are used. There will be hands-on with BMW modules and probably a vehicle or two. The class covers all aspects of BMW key programming for CAS 1/2/3/4 and FEM/BDC platforms for E and F body BMW cars. SATURDAY: This class will teach you how to program ALL immobilizer systems for VW and Audi, including, but not limited to, IMMO 1, 2, 3 and MQB-based vehicles. That includes the UDS and Micronis sytems. This will cover mid-90’s through 2016 (and a little later, depending on the model). Key generation will be discussed, as well as how to pick and decode with Lishi Original tools. |
|||||
Cost: | $600 |
Times: | 9am-5pm | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Location: |
American Key Supply Las Vegas, NV |
|||||
Food & Drink: | A light breakfast & lunch will be provided as well as water, coffee, sodas and snacks throughout the class. Please notify us if you have any special dietary restrictions. And no, requiring Kopi Luwak doesn't count as a dietary restriction. | |||||
Class Size: | 20-30 students | |||||
Instructors: |
![]() |
Mark Willadsen Diamond Autocycle Texas |
![]() |
|||
Class Description: |
This course is designed to acquaint the participant with a basic understanding of motorcycle key generation theory. As well as an in depth understanding of the relevant keyways and methods required to cover roughly the past 20 years of none-transpondered motorcycles. This class will bring a multi-disciplined approach designed to reduce on-site time and maximize accuracy. The course will present the following topics:
Motorcycle manufactures covered in this course:
|
|||||
Cost: | $400 |
Times: | 9am-5pm | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Location: |
American Key Supply Las Vegas, NV |
|||||
Food & Drink: | A light breakfast & lunch will be provided as well as water, coffee, sodas and snacks throughout the class. Please notify us if you have any special dietary restrictions. And no, requiring Kopi Luwak doesn't count as a dietary restriction. | |||||
Class Size: | 20-30 students | |||||
Instructors: |
![]() |
Brandon Tucker Expert Key Solutions Alabama |
![]() |
Eric Lambert The Locksmith Co Tennessee & Kentucky |
![]() |
Eric Demers Advanced Key Solutions California |
Class Description: |
Learn advanced concepts and hands-on training using tools such as the AutoProPAD G2 and G2 Turbo by XTool, IM608 Pro by Autel, Code Cannibal by OBD Star, AVDI by Abrites, and VVDI Key Tool by Xhorse. Some of the subjects being covered include:
|
|||||
Cost: | $400 |