PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CERTIFICATION
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CERTIFICATION
Become the Investigator Everyone Trusts & Needs
Command Presence.
Earn Credentials.
Begin Your Career with Purpose
- Includes Certification
- Course Duration: 68 Hours
- Tuition: $1,250
COURSE OVERVIEW
- Duration: 68 Hours (Completed in 5 Days)
- Delivery: In-Person | Instructor-Led
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
- Required for Illinois PI licensure
- Builds the foundation for a long-term investigative career
- Positions you for work across legal, corporate, and private sectors
- Increases earning potential and opportunities for armed assignments
- Trusted credential to begin taking paid investigative assignments
COMPLETION BENEFITS
- 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
- 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
