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 and Practice Runs) prior to the CPAT Test, but it is highly recommended.
2026 Testing Dates
- January 3, 2026
- February 7, 2026
- March 7, 2026
- April 4, 2026
- May 2, 2026
- June 6, 2026
- July 11, 2026
- August 1, 2026
- September 12, 2026
- October 3, 2026
- November 7, 2026
- December 5, 2026