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IDFPR 225 ILCS 447 • Official State Credential Gate

Officer Sign-In Required

In compliance with Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) standards under 225 ILCS 447, all students must authenticate with their registered trainee account before accessing coursework, statutory modules, or official examinations.

20-Hour Mandated Curriculum

10 interactive modules covering Illinois Criminal Code, use of force, search & seizure, and patrol duties.

Official State Certification

State Form IL486-0486 dynamically generated and certified with authentic IDFPR verification.

Cloud Progression Sync

Your lesson progression, quiz answers, and study notes save continuously across all devices.

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IDFPR Mandated 20-Hour Unarmed Security Certification

Course Enrollment & Payment Required

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20-Hour Online Unarmed Security Course State of Illinois IDFPR 225 ILCS 447 Official Certification
$ 80 .00
10 Comprehensive Modules Illinois Criminal Code, Use of Force, Search & Seizure, Patrol Procedures, and Law.
Interactive Tactical Simulators Real-world Chicago security scenarios with instant instructor feedback and guidance.
Studio-Quality Voice Narration Listen to full module lessons and tactical case studies narrated by Instructor Charles Young.
Official State Certificate (IL486-0486) IDFPR-compliant vector PDF certificate automatically generated and sealed upon passing.
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IDFPR Certified • 20-Hour Curriculum

Interactive Online Unarmed Security Course

Welcome to the official Online Unarmed Security Course from Platforms Training Academy. This comprehensive Coursera-style curriculum fulfills the state-mandated 20 hours of instruction across 10 in-depth modules required to qualify and certify you as an unarmed security officer in the State of Illinois (225 ILCS 447). You will receive your official certificate of completion immediately upon completion — there is absolutely no wait.

20 Course Hours
10 Core Modules
50 Exam Questions
75% Passing Standard

Student Orientation: How to Navigate & Complete This Course

This state-mandated 20-hour curriculum requires sequential mastery of all 10 modules (Study Material, Tactical Scenario Simulator, and Check on Learning) before unlocking the 50-Question Examination. Your progress auto-saves continuously. You will receive your official certificate of completion immediately upon passing the exam with no waiting period.

20-Hour Course Curriculum (10 Comprehensive Modules)

Lesson 1 • 2 Hours IDFPR Certified 20-Hour Unarmed Security Curriculum

The Law of Arrest, Search, and Seizure

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Passing Score: 75% (38 / 50 items minimum) • Unlimited Retakes
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CONGRATULATIONS — YOU PASSED!

You have successfully completed the 20-Hour Online Unarmed Security Examination for the State of Illinois.

38 / 50 Minimum to Pass
75% Passing Standard
CERTIFIED Qualification Status

State of Illinois Trainee Record Information

Please review and complete the legal details required for your official State of Illinois Form IL486-0486 (Certification of Completion of a Basic Training Course). This information is recorded onto your permanent IDFPR record of 20-hour unarmed security training under 225 ILCS 447.

CRITICAL NOTICE — SINGLE OFFICIAL COPY (VERIFY INFO BEFORE SAVING — YOU CANNOT COME BACK!)

Please ensure that all of your demographic information below is 100% accurate before saving/downloading! Once you download your certificate, this page locks permanently and you CANNOT come back. This certificate is the ONLY copy that you will receive — Platforms Training Academy does NOT issue duplicate copies under any circumstances.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE & AFTER SAVING:

1. Double-Check Your Info Now: Verify that your legal name, street address, DOB, SSN, physical description, and signature are completely accurate before saving because you cannot come back!

2. Save in Multiple Locations: Save this PDF file immediately across multiple secure locations (computer, smartphone, cloud storage like Google Drive or iCloud, and email a copy to yourself).

3. Print a Physical Hard Copy: Print a physical paper copy immediately to keep in your permanent security records and to bring for your Illinois PERC card application to the IDFPR.

Authorized Training Entity & Instructor Verification (IDFPR Licensed)
Entity: PLATFORMS TRAINING ACADEMY
Facility Address: 200 E 75th, Chicago, IL 60615
Lead Instructor: Charles Young
Date Training Completed: 10/04/2026
Instructor Signature: Charles Young
Instructor Signature Date: 10/04/2026
Live Official State Certificate Preview (Form IL486-0486): Updates live as you type above
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Completion of this form is necessary for consideration for licensure under 225 ILCS 447/1 et.seq. (Illinois Compiled Statutes). Disclosure of this information is VOLUNTARY. However, failure to comply may result in this form not being processed.

Certification of Completion of a

Basic Training Course
TRAINEE: This is your permanent record of training--a duplicate will not be issued.
NAME (LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE INITIAL)
HOME STREET ADDRESS
CITY
Chicago
 STATE
IL
 ZIP CODE
DATE OF BIRTH
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
WEIGHT
HEIGHT
HAIR COLOR
EYE COLOR

I hereby certify that I have completed the basic training checked below as required by the Illinois Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004.

Signature of Trainee:
Date:
INSTRUCTOR: This form is to be returned to the trainee after completion. This serves as the trainee's permanent record of completion of 20-hour basic and/or refresher training.
Check one of the following that apply to the basic training or refresher training that has been completed by the applicant listed above in compliance with the guidelines outlined in the Illinois Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004.
20-Hour Basic Training
 
Completed Basic Training under Section 15-25 for a Detective Agency
 
Completed Basic Training under Section 20-20 for an Alarm Contractor Agency
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Completed Basic Training under Section 25-20 for a Security Contractor Agency
 
Completed Basic Training under Section 30-20 for a Locksmith Agency
 
Completed Basic Training under Section 31-20 for a Fingerprint Vendor
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Completed Basic Training under Section 35-45 for a Proprietary Security Force
8-Hour Training Courses
 
Completed 8-Hour Site-Specific Training under Section 25-20 for a Security Contractor Agency
OR
 
Completed 8-Hour Refresher Training under Section 25-20 for a Security Contractor Agency
NAME OF ENTITY OFFERING TRAINING
PLATFORMS TRAINING ACADEMY
STREET ADDRESS
200 E 75th
 CITY
Chicago
 STATE
IL
 ZIP CODE
60615
DATE TRAINING COMPLETED
10/04/2026
 NAME OF INSTRUCTOR
Charles Young

I hereby certify that the above-named trainee successfully completed the training checked above as required by the Illinois Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004.

Signature of Instructor: Charles Young
Date: 10/04/2026
IL486-0486 7/12 (DE)

Comprehensive Question-by-Question Review (50 Items)