Features & Benefits |
SOPL |
ALOA |
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Society of Professional Locksmiths |
| Online Training | ||
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Complete Online Training Program |
Yes |
No |
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Proprietary Course Content |
Yes | No |
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Outsourced Online Course Content |
No | Yes |
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Actual Locksmithing Courses |
Yes | No |
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Original Online Training Program |
Yes | No |
| Online Proficiency Testing | ||
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Complete Online Testing & Exams |
Yes |
No |
|
Proprietary Testing Content |
Yes | No |
|
Instant Results Provided |
Yes | No |
|
Correct Answers Provided |
Yes | No |
|
Item Analysis Available |
Yes | No |
| Rapid Question Evaluation & Improvement |
Yes |
No |
| Instructor Access | ||
|
Live Contact |
Yes |
No |
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E-mail Contact Only |
No | Yes |
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Interactive Web Cam & Audio Contact |
Yes | No |
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Telephone Access |
Yes | No |
| Live Webinars | ||
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Live Virtual Classrooms |
Yes |
No |
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Web Cam & Audio Capability |
Yes | No |
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Screen Sharing |
Yes | No |
|
White Board |
Yes | No |
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Live Videos |
Yes | No |
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One on One Tutoring |
Yes | No |
| Blended Learning | ||
|
Home Study Courses |
Yes |
No |
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Local or Regional Seminars |
Yes | Yes |
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Live Internet Broadcasts of Local Seminars |
Yes | No |
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Virtual Instructors for Local Association Support |
Yes | No |
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Implemented "Hands On" Certification Program |
Yes | No |
| Local Association Support | ||
|
Membership Development Program |
Yes |
No |
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Income Development Program |
Yes | No |
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Customized Educational Development |
Yes | No |
|
Online Meeting Rooms & Marketing Resources |
Yes | No |
| Certifications | ||
|
Certified by Testing |
Yes |
Yes |
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Peer Review Hands On Certification |
Yes | No |
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Fee Based Re-Certification Requirements |
No | Yes |
| Trade Show | ||
|
Exhibit & Education |
Yes |
Yes |
| Magazine | ||
|
Self Published or Industry Referred |
Industry Referred |
Self Published |
| Cost of Membership | ||
|
Annual |
$100 |
$185-$250 |
|
Yearly Renewal |
$100 | $135-$200 |
|
One Time Registration Fee |
$50 | $0 |
|
FREE Online C.E.U. Educational Classes Option |
Yes | No |