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CPAT Schedule

CPAT Orientations, Practice Runs, & Tests are scheduled on the following dates:


January 14, 2012 February 11, 2012 March 10 & 12, 2012
April 6 & 7, 2012 May 5 & 7, 2012 June 1 & 2, 2012
July 14, 2012 August 4, 2012 September 8, 2012
October 13, 2012
November 10, 2012 December 8, 2012

Orientations:  Departments must offer two Orientations during the eight-week period preceding the CPAT Test. 

Practice Runs:  Departments must allow candidates to perform two timed Practice Runs approximately 30 days prior to the CPAT Test.

Tests Additional Testing days will be scheduled as may be necessary.

Note:  Candidates are not required to participate in the Pre-Test Preparation Program (Orientations & Practice Runs) prior to the CPAT Test, but it is highly recommended.

Click here for a 2012 printable CPAT brochure.                                      

Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy
2300 Patriot Boulevard Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: 847-998-8090 • Fax: 847-998-8091


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