PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CERTIFICATION
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CERTIFICATION
Become the Investigator Everyone Trusts & Needs
Command Presence.
Earn Credentials.
Begin Your Career with Purpose
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Includes Certification -
Course Duration: 68 Hours -
Tuition: $1,250
COURSE OVERVIEW
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Duration: 68 Hours (Completed in 5 Days)
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Delivery: In-Person | Instructor-Led
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Credential Outcome: Eligible to apply for Armed Guard Licensing in Illinois (FCC – Firearm Control Card/Tan Card)
Course satisfies Illinois & Indiana Licensing Requirements
Note: An additional fee of $110 applies for the fingerprint background check and PERC application. For full details, please consult your instructor.
20-Hour Basic Investigator Training
Master the essential skills every licensed Private Investigator must possess:
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Interview techniques & investigative communication -
Surveillance strategy & situational awareness -
Legal compliance & ethical standards -
Case documentation, report writing & courtroom preparation -
Managing relationships with attorneys, clients, and agencies
48-Hour Firearms Certification
For those planning to carry a firearm in the field:
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Comprehensive firearm safety & tactical handling -
Live-fire range qualification -
Illinois use-of-force laws & liability education -
FCC (Firearm Control Card) eligibility upon completion
Certification Requirements – Be Mission Ready
Continue to Learn. Advance to Lead
- Ongoing CE (Continuing Education) to remain compliant with Illinois state licensing
- Flexible training formats: in-person or online with approved providers
- Qualify to sit for the Illinois Private Detective License Exam after required work experience (1–3 years depending on education)
Why This Training Matters
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Required for Illinois PI licensure
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Builds the foundation for a long-term investigative career
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Positions you for work across legal, corporate, and private sectors
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Increases earning potential and opportunities for armed assignments
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Trusted credential to begin taking paid investigative assignments
COMPLETION BENEFITS
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Certification that meets Illinois state requirements -
Professional credibility for field assignments, surveillance, legal reporting -
Eligibility for firearm licensing (FCC) with additional course -
Step-by-step career guidance from industry-experienced instructors
Who Should Enroll
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Future Private Investigators seeking Illinois licensure -
Security professionals expanding into investigative work -
Armed and unarmed officers transitioning to higher-level roles -
Career changers looking for licensed, mission-driven work
BE LICENSED. BE TRUSTED. BE THE DIFFERENCE
Every case starts with the truth—and every truth starts with a trained investigator. Train with purpose. Certify with pride. Build a career that demands excellence.
Get certified. Get noticed. Get to work
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