2026 Academy Roadshow

LPA NOLA

Master JLR Key Programming (2 Day) - Hands On - New Orleans, LA

August 7–8, 2026 — Friday & Saturday | Full Day Sessions (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST) Take a deep dive into Jaguar and Land Rover key programming in this focused, two-day hands-on intensive. Led by industry expert Jamie Skinner, the...

LPA NOLA

Building & Scaling a Successful Automotive Locksmith Business - New Orleans, LA

August 7, 2026 — Friday | Full Day Session (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST) Stop letting your business run you — start running your business. In this full-day workshop, industry expert Eric "The Beast" Lambert draws on over 15 years of...

LPA NOLA

Hands-on Soldering & EEPROM - New Orleans, LA

August 7, 2026 — Friday | Full Day Session (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST) This full-day, hands-on course provides automotive locksmiths with practical, foundational training in soldering, desoldering, and working with EEPROM components inside...

LPA NOLA

Volvo Key Programming with VIDA - New Orleans, LA

August 7, 2026 — Friday | Morning Session (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST) Stop turning away modern Volvo jobs. This 4-hour intensive session, led by Justin Smith, gives locksmiths a clear, practical path to programming keys on newer Volvo vehicles...

LPA Austin

Automotive Locksmithing Essentials: Core Skills & Concepts - Austin, TX

Automotive Locksmithing Essentials: Core Skills & ConceptsTime: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMDate: Friday, May 1stCredits: 4 CEUs Instructor: Brian Suggs This course is designed for locksmiths who are new to automotive work or looking to build a solid,...

LPA Austin

Intermediate Automotive Locksmithing: Beyond the Basics - Austin, TX

Intermediate Automotive Locksmithing: Beyond the BasicsTime: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMDate: Friday, May 1stCredits: 4 CEUs Instructor: Brian Suggs This course is designed for locksmiths who already understand the basics and are ready to sharpen their...

LPA Austin

Hands-on Soldering & EEPROM - Austin, TX (Friday)

Hands-On Soldering and Basic EEPROMTime: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMDate: Friday, May 1stCredits: 8 CEUs Instructor: Donnie Sherfield and Jordan Bills This full-day, hands-on course provides automotive locksmiths with practical, foundational training in...

LPA Austin

OEM Tools, J2534 Devices, and NASTF Compliance - Austin, TX

OEM Tools, J2534 Devices, and NASTF Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Date: Friday, May 1st Credits: 8 CEUs  Instructor: Eric Lambert   Stay ahead of the curve with this hands-on workshop covering J2534 technology, OEM software, and NASTF. Taught by...

LPA Austin

Nissan Key Programming - Consult-III & Consult-IV R2R - Austin, TX

Nissan Consult-III & Consult-IV R2R Key ProgrammingTime: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMDate: Friday, May 1stCredits: 4 CEUs Instructor: Ikaika Pladera This course provides a clear, practical overview of modern Nissan key and immobilizer systems and the OEM...

LPA NOLA

Motorcycle Locksmithing: Mechanical Keys & Transponder Fundamentals

August 7, 2026 — Friday | Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST) This course provides a focused, hands-on environment for automotive locksmiths looking to expand into the powersports market. Led by Justin "Gjuicy" Smith, the class...

LPA Austin

Mercedes FBS4 Key Ordering: Systems, Process & Pitfalls - Austin, TX

Mercedes FBS4 Key Ordering: Systems, Process & PitfallsTime: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMDate: Friday, May 1stCredits: 4 CEUs Instructor: Ikaika Pladera Modern Mercedes-Benz FBS4 vehicles have fundamentally changed how locksmiths approach key replacement...

LPA Austin

Hands-on Soldering & EEPROM - Austin, TX (Saturday)

Hands-On Soldering and Basic EEPROM Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMDate: Saturday, May 2ndCredits: 8 CEUsInstructor: Donnie Sherfield and Jordan Bills This full-day, hands-on course provides automotive locksmiths with practical, foundational training in...