Is this class all online?
Yes. This class is all online. You will read lectures, watch videos, listen to recorded webinars, study, complete assignments, and take tests. You can take your course anytime from anywhere. You must have regular, reliable internet access if you are to succeed in your course.
Our courses are developed in our state-of-the-art e-learning platform. We engage with all participants on a regular basis through our bulletin board and communication channels inside the platform. You are never alone. Our company is staffed with dedicated professionals who are very interested in your success. You can reach us by phone, email, chat anytime during our regular business hours.
Who is the qualified instructor for the course?
Our online course is facilitated by Jacob Osojnak of Great Lakes Professional Investigations, LLC.
Illinois Private Detective License #115.002263
Illinois Detective Agency License #117.001571
Content has been created by Jacob in collaboration with PI Education.
Every PERC completing basic training will receive a certificate of completion signed by instructor Jacob Osojnak.
Original training certificates must be returned to the PERC employee upon termination.
How long do I have to complete the class?
To work as an employee for a licensed private detective agency in Illinois you will need to complete a 20-hour basic training course within thirty (30) days of your employment. You have the option of completing this course before being hired by a licensed detective agency in Illinois.
Once you purchase our course at PI Education you have access to the course for 183 days (that is a full six months!).
How long does it take to complete the online class?
This class is 20 hours of training. If you dedicate 4.5 hours a day for the next week it is possible to finish it then. Most participants take their time to go through the abundance of valuable material in the class. Enjoy! Learn at your own pace.
Is there a difference between a private investigator or private detective?
No. Some states, such as Illinois refer to private investigators as private detectives.
How much does a private investigator make?
For an occupational outlook and summary on private detectives and investigators see: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Why should I choose your course over all the other online and in-person providers?
PI Education has been the leading provider of online continuing education and professional development for private investigators since 2001. This is our business. It is what we do. We take it very seriously.
Our course is professionally developed with high quality, and engaging content. There are pre-recorded lectures, reading, webinars, video content, assignments, quizzes and a bulletin board open to all participants.
Some of the MANY benefits of taking this class online are:
Access our online continuing courses for private investigators from the web and mobile devices. Anytime, anywhere.
Our team of lecturers are comprised of some of the sharpest investigators in the profession.
In 2021 Senate bill SB0548 was passed, and starting January 1, 2022, private detective agency employees in Illinois are now allowed to choose online course formats for their required 20-hour basic training. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Division of Professional Regulation will now accept online courses such as this one through PI Education for the training requirement. Private detective employees can be instructed on any topic their employer deems reasonably related to their employment. We have chosen some great course topics for you in this class!
This course will meet the basic training requirements under the Illinois Detective Act Section 15-25 for a PERC employee. This training course is to be completed within 30 days of hire as an unarmed employee of a licensed private detective agency in the state of Illinois.
This is NOT a security guard training course.
Everyone needs to obtain a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) before working for a licensed detective agency. The PERC does not make you a licensed private detective. It only allows you to work as a direct employee of a licensed agency. PERC’s who complete one to three years employment with a licensed detective agency depending on educational background may then apply to take the licensure exam to become a licensed private detective.
Within 30 days of employment (or before you’re hired), you must have completed 20 hours of basic training. This training may be completed in a classroom or online with a qualified instructor.
Regulatory agency: Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (Great page! Very organized & includes a study guide )
IL law: Title 68; Part 1240
Applications: PERC Card ($55 fee)
Private Detective Instruction Sheet, Required Experience & Application ($298 fee)
Agency Registration Application ($500 fee)
PI association: Associated Detectives and Security Agencies of Illinois (ADSAI)
Getting hired to work for a licensed agency in Illinois requires you to:
Our online course is facilitated by Jacob Osojnak of Great Lakes Professional Investigations, LLC.
Illinois Private Detective License #115.002263
Illinois Detective Agency License #117.001571
Content has been created by Jacob in collaboration with PI Education.
Every PERC completing basic training will receive a certificate of completion signed by instructor Jacob Osojnak.
Private investigators must be excellent at research and fact-finding. The following web sites will provide more helpful information on your quest to becoming a private investigator in Illinois:
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