Pursue a Career as a Locksmith and Home Security Technician

You can complete Penn Foster Career School’s online Locksmith & Home Security Technician training program at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home — in as little as two months! You’ll learn about key making, electronic security, and learn how to work with several types of locks, including automobile locks, safes, and vaults. Our program also covers the fundamentals of home security including lessons on access control systems, closed circuit television (CCTV), detections systems and system management software.

With mobile-friendly coursework, progress-tracking and goal-setting tools, virtual simulations, informative videos, and personal coaches to help you succeed, the Penn Foster Experience (PFx) is online learning like no other.

In the Penn Foster Career School Professional Locksmith & Home Security Technician training program you’ll learn about duplicating keys, the methods of opening locks without keys, as well as installing door locks, security devices, safes, vaults, and panic hardware. Additionally, you'll cover Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), recording and detection systems, and system management software. And, with the help of our interactive lock simulation, which is included with your program, you'll be able to prepare for your new career with confidence.