CPAT (Colorado)

[hazey]

Does anyone have information on CPAT tests (not for a particular dept/test but for the public)being offered before May 1, 2013? I know Aims is offering one in Aug and there are weekly tests in Phoenix but really was hoping to avoid the 10 hour trip.

Any information would be appreciated.

[ColoradoDave]

Pikes Peak Community College
Phone: 719-502-3300
Web / Email: www.ppcc.edu

[Tipys]

Pikes Peak Community College
Phone: 719-502-3300
Web / Email: www.ppcc.edu

With Pikes Peak email CPAT@ppcc.edu that your interested in doing one and when the next one will be. They tent to put them on when they get enough interest.

[Elson]

Just a warning about Phoenix. I don't know who you were possibly thinking of taking it with, but if it's with the National Testing Network, make sure you verify 100% that your department will accept it. I took it there once - they don't issue a card like most agencies. And when I applied to a few departments in Colorado, they didn't accept it because it isn't as recognized here, and they wanted the actual card. They are a completely legitimate agency. It's nothing negative about them, just that they do it differently. But hopefully you'll find one here and won't need to travel. Sometimes Castle Rock does a CPAT for the public in addition to the others mentioned.

[yjbrody]

I 2nd checking with PPCC and CastleRock FD too. Another option is here. Test date of April 5, and deadline of March 22. A little under 7 hrs according to google maps, but still better than 10hrs.

Good luck to you

[hazey]

Thanks for all of the information guys. Elson, I was looking into the National Testing Network. I am currently in the Boulder process and have been invited to interview this month. They require a CPAT prior to May1, 2013. I spoke with the lady who was setting up the interviews and clarified a couple things... One being that I had until May to complete the CPAT and I could still continue with the interview process. I told her I wasn't seeing any test dates in CO prior to May 1 and she said that they did not require the test to be taken in CO.... So.... I was assuming NTN would work but I will verify if i get that far.

Thanks,