DOYLE UNIVERSITY

Locksmith Training
Doyle University was founded in 1984 as a space for security industry professionals from around the country to gather and continue their education. We invite professional local and national trainers to our state-of-the-art training facility located in North Minneapolis. Training classes are scheduled throughout the year and range in topics from new product installation techniques to new technology education.
Most of our classes are offered at no cost to our customers and some include training credits and certifications. Class sizes vary and registration is required to attend. Please see the current list of offered classes below.
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If you have an interest in attending one of our Doyle University training classes please contact your Sales Rep or fill out the form below and we will get back to you to schedule something.
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2025 Doyle University Class Schedule
FEB. 11, 2025
Hands-On-Wiring Workshop – SOLD OUT
Instructors: Guy Robinson
Time: 6 Hours – 9:00am-4:00pm – Lunch Included
Course Description: Learn the four basic components to any access control system and how they affect each other in the selection process. Write operation narratives and practice building point to point wiring diagrams. Get hands-on practice for connections of both fail safe and fail secure circuits.
This course is designed for contract wholesale distributors, locksmiths, and entry level access control technicians.
THIS CLASS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR A FREE YouTUBE LIVE STREAM
Please email DoyleU@doylesecurity.com for link information.
SOLD OUT
FEB. 12, 2025
Norton Rixson Low Energy
Operator Workshop – SOLD OUT
Instructors: Guy Robinson
Time: 6 Hours – 9:00am-4:00pm – Lunch Included
Course Description: We’ll cover the proper installation and programming steps for our Norton Rixson family of low energy operators. You’ll learn the differences in features and types of low energy operators, how to select the appropriate operator for your application and how to program a variety of low energy operators. In addition, we’ll cover the general function of electromechanical and electrohydraulic operators, installation and adjustment, pricing, and ordering.
This course is designed for anyone who sells and installs power operators.
To make the most of this class, we recommend knowledge of architectural hardware.
SOLD OUT
FEB. 13, 2025
Key Meeting & System Design Workshop – SOLD OUT
Instructors: Guy Robinson
Time: 6 Hours – 9:00am-4:00pm – Lunch Included
Course Description: Learn best practices for preparing and running a key meeting including filling out keying lead sheets. We’ll cover Door Hardware Institute’s (DHI) format for keyset symbols up to a level 4 key system, reading the keying portion of hardware specifications, and asking the right questions to avoid costly construction delays.
This course is designed for locksmiths, contract hardware distributors, or anyone interested in how to conduct a successful key meeting.
To get the most from this training, we recommend a basic knowledge of master keying or completion of our instructor-led Master Keying Basics Workshop.