Training Courses

Assessment Center Testing Preparation (2-Day) – Mansfield PD

Date & Time:
  • October 21, 2026 – October 22, 2026 - 8:30 AM–2:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
500A East Street, Mansfield, MA
Agency:
Municipal Police Institute

Facts

Instructors: Alfred P. Donovan, APD Management

Date: October 21, 2026 - October 22, 2026

Location: Mansfield Police Department

Time: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Price: $499.00 USD

Overview

This program prepares participants to succeed in assessment center evaluations by providing comprehensive instruction on the format, content, and strategies needed to perform effectively. Attendees will gain insight into what assessment centers measure, how they differ from conventional written exams, and what to expect from various exercise types. The course covers preparation techniques, scoring methodologies, and includes practice tests and hands-on exercises to build confidence and competence before the actual assessment.

TOPICS

  • What is an assessment center?
  • How it is different from the basic 'knowledge based' test that I have taken in the past?
  • What will I be tested on?
  • How do I prepare myself to participate in the assessment center process?
  • What skills, abilities, competencies and aptitudes are they testing for?
  • What about my specific organization, will I be tested on my departments policies or procedures
  • What different types of exercises can I expect?
  • How do the scores work?
  • How can I prepare to take the test?
  • Practice test reviewed
  • In-Basket, budget
  • Role player
  • Media presentation
  • Community meeting
  • Employee interview
  • Citizen complaint
  • Group exercises

Note: Practice Tests, Exercises and Book Included (Police Assessment Center Training Manual)