Become the
Investigator They Call
You didn't land here by accident. You're after something more — knowledge, adrenaline, a career with real purpose. We turn ordinary people into sharp, credible private investigators. Do you have what it takes?
Training That Actually Prepares You
Anyone can hand you a textbook. We hand you the field. Every program is built around real scenarios, real tools, and instructors who've lived the work.
Learn From Legends
Train under John C. Frycek — a nationally recognized investigator with 35+ years running murder, missing-person, and covert cases.
Hands-On, Not Hypothetical
Surveillance, bug sweeps, cold reading, and real spy equipment. You practice the craft, you don't just read about it.
Credentials That Count
From certificates of completion to the Illinois state PERC path — finish with proof that opens doors.
Built For All Backgrounds
No badge or degree required. We welcome every walk of life — bring focus, curiosity, and grit.
Flexible Formats
Online, a single immersive day, or a seven-day total-immersion intensive. Train the way that fits your life.
Real-World Ethics & Law
Legal constructive deception done right — you'll know exactly where the line is and how to stay on the right side of it.
Four Ways In. One Elite Standard.
Whether you're testing the waters or going all-in, there's a program built for exactly where you are.
Online Investigative Training
- Two weeks of daily, self-paced modules
- Four live Zoom sessions with John C. Frycek
- Video tutorials: surveillance, background, TSCM, undercover
- Domestic, corporate & civil casework
Day With A Detective
- Full hands-on day with a 35-year veteran
- Background checks, cold reading & locating people
- Live surveillance and counter-surveillance
- Bug detection & electronic countermeasures
20-Hour IL State Program
- Registered with Illinois IDFPR
- Leads to your PERC card eligibility
- 3 full days or 4 evening sessions
- Illinois criminal code, court & legal procedure
7-Day Extensive Program
- 7 days & nights · 12–14 hour training days
- Real-life scenarios and field exercises
- Real spy equipment training
- Martial arts & executive protection tactics
John C. Frycek
A nationally recognized investigator with over 35 years in the field. Founder of the Investigative Training Group, President of Special Solutions Ltd, and a mentor who has quietly shaped some of the best investigators working today.
- Located over 500 missing persons
- Recovered $120M+ in fraudulent and lost assets
- Expert in surveillance, undercover ops & executive protection
- Certified firearm instructor & 2nd-degree black belt
Step Into The Field
Forget the classroom. Spend a day shadowing a working detective — run real surveillance, handle the gadgets, sweep for bugs, and learn to read people the way professionals do.
- Live surveillance & counter-surveillance
- Bug detection & electronic countermeasures
- Real spy equipment in your hands
- Day & evening sessions · lunch included
Disciplines You'll Master
From the first stakeout to the courtroom, you'll train across every core discipline of modern investigation.
Covert Surveillance
Follow, observe, and document without ever being seen — the core skill of the trade.
Background Investigations
Build a complete, verified picture of any person, business, or history.
Domestic & Infidelity
Handle sensitive marital and family inquiries with discretion and proof.
Missing Persons
Locate people who don't want to be found — the discipline behind 500+ recoveries.
TSCM & Bug Sweeps
Detect hidden cameras, wiretaps, and trackers with electronic countermeasures.
Executive Protection
Threat assessment and close protection for high-profile clients.
Corporate & Civil
Fraud, due diligence, and litigation support for attorneys and businesses.
Photo & Video Evidence
Capture court-admissible documentation that stands up under scrutiny.
Do You Have What It Takes?
Patience. Nerve. Curiosity. If that sounds like you, the only thing missing is the training. Let's change that.