Illinois Security & PI
Annual Refresher Training
An 8-hour self-study training program for holders of an Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC). Study from a 200-question bank drawn from 225 ILCS 447 and related statutes, then pass a 50-question final assessment to earn a printable Certificate of Completion.
- Hours
- 8
- Study bank
- 200
- Exam
- 50
- Pass
- 70%
Certificate of Completion
Pass the 50-question final assessment with 70% or better (35/50 correct) and download a PDF certificate addressed to your licensed agency employer for their annual training file.
- Student name + PERC #
- Score out of 100
- Completion date
- Unique certificate number
Who this training is for
Illinois licensed agency employees who need to satisfy the 8-hour annual refresher training obligation under the Illinois Private Detective Act (225 ILCS 447).
Permanent Employee Registration Cards
Security employees of Illinois licensed private detective, private security, or private alarm agencies who hold an active PERC card.
Employer-directed training
Perfect when your licensed agency needs to document annual refresher hours for each employee's training file.
Study at your own pace
Self-study. No schedule, no classroom, no timer. Work through the 200-question bank whenever fits your shift.
How it works
Three steps to a printable certificate
Register your account
Enter your name, contact info, and optional PERC number. Takes under a minute. No credit card in v1.
Study and practice
Browse all 200 questions by topic with the correct answer and statute reference visible, or take a 20-question practice test with immediate feedback.
Pass the exam
50 randomized questions drawn proportionally from all 10 topic areas of the 200-question bank. 70% to pass (35/50). Unlimited retakes. Download your certificate the moment you pass.
Topics covered
10 topic areas · 200 questions · 225 ILCS 447
Questions drawn from the Illinois Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004 and related statutes.
Self-paced
8-hour program. No timer. Study when your shift allows.
Drawn from the Act
Every question is grounded in 225 ILCS 447 or related statutes.
Unlimited retakes
Each attempt draws a fresh random 50 from the 200-question bank.
Printable PDF
Certificate of Completion ready for your employer's training file.
Ready to start your annual refresher?
Register your student account and begin the self-study program right away. Free in v1.
About this program
This is a self-study training program designed to support the 8-hour annual refresher training obligation for Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) holders under the Illinois Private Detective Act (225 ILCS 447). The compliance owner for PERC refresher training is the licensed agency employer — they determine subject matter, accept the delivery format, and maintain the training record for Department inspection.