Programs and Courses Designed for Your Promotion Journey
10-1 Academy offers structured exam prep programs for CPD officers and practical courses for all police professionals. Whether you’re preparing for promotion or sharpening your skills on duty, our content is built to support your success.
Programs
Promotion Exam Prep Programs (Exclusively for CPD Officers)
Advancing in the Chicago Police Department requires more than experience — it demands focused preparation and the right strategy to succeed in highly competitive promotion exams.
Our Programs are comprehensive, exam-specific preparation tracks designed exclusively for active CPD officers ready to take the next step in their careers. Whether you are aiming to become a Lieutenant or preparing to serve as a Detective, each program provides targeted learning, proven study methods, and real-world scenarios to help you pass with confidence.
CPD Lieutenant Exam Prep Program - Just $299!
Step into leadership with purpose. This 9-course journey is built for CPD sergeants ready to rise, not just to pass the Lieutenant exam, but to lead with integrity, confidence, and command presence. The courses organize the Department’s "suggested reading list" directives into clear categories, providing summaries, Q&A, and scenario-based applications to sharpen your mind and strengthen your mission. Promotion isn’t the end, it’s your next beginning.
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CPD Detective Exam Prep
Advance into investigations with clarity. This program is designed for CPD officers preparing for the Detective exam, focusing not only on what to know, but how to think like an investigator. Each lesson translates complex policies into practical casework, integrates scenario-based questions, and builds the judgment skills detectives rely on every day. Becoming a detective isn’t just a title, it’s a transformation in how you see and solve crime.
What's next?
The journey doesn’t stop with exams. At 10-1 Academy we’re building free officer support content and new resources to keep you sharp between promotion cycles. From practical guides and policy breakdowns to fresh scenarios and study tools, our mission is to be your ongoing partner in professional growth. More courses, more resources, and more opportunities to succeed — coming soon.
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Register with your CPD Email
Use your official @chicagopolice.org email address to create your account and unlock your free sample course.
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Explore the free Sample Course
Your CPD email confirms that you're eligible. Once verified, you’ll gain access to a full course from the CPD Promotion Prep Programs – for free.
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Decide and Enroll
If you find the course valuable, you can enroll in the full CPD Promotion Prep Program and continue your learning journey immediately.
Courses
Sharpen Your Skills Beyond the Exams
Beyond promotion exam prep, we will be offering specialized courses and resources to sharpen your knowledge, expand your skill set, and help you excel in your current role. These courses are open to officers at all stages of their careers and focus on practical, real-world policing skills. Although CPD focused, any Illinois officer will benefit.
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