The CCT Examination
The Correctional Trainer Certification Examination is a computer-based examination composed of approximately 125 multiple-choice, objective questions with a total testing time of 3 hours.
The questions for the examination are obtained from individuals with expertise in correctional training and are reviewed for construction, accuracy, and appropriateness by the CTCC.
The CTCC, with the advice and assistance of the PTC, prepares the examination.
The Correctional Trainer Certification Examination is weighted in approximately the following manner:
| Facilitating Learning |
30% |
| Correctional Theory and Practice |
25% |
| Legal Issues in Training |
20% |
| Learning Environment/Equipment/Technology |
5% |
| Professional Issues |
10% |
| Communications |
10% |
Additional information about the examination's content outline ane sample questions can be found in the CCT Handbook for Candidates.
Eligible Candidates who pass the Correctional Trainer Certification Examination will be certified for a period of four years and are permitted to use the CCT designation. Certified Correctional Trainers will be listed on AJA's website and in several American Jail Association publications.
The certification examination is administered by the
Professional Testing Corporation (PTC)
1350 Broadway - 17th Floor
New York, NY 10018
212-356-0660
www.ptcny.com
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CCT Testing Dates
2010 SUMMER TESTING DATES
Application Deadline: May 3, 2010
Examination Application Deadline: June 21, 2010
First Day of Testing: August 14, 2010
Last Day of Testing: August 28, 2010
2011 WINTER TESTING DATES
Application Deadline: October 18, 2010
Examination Application Deadline: December 13, 2010
First Day of Testing: February 12, 2011
Last Day of Testing: February 26, 2011
2011 SUMMER TESTING DATES
Application Deadline: May 2, 2011
Examination Application Deadline: June 17, 2011
First Day of Testing: August 13, 2011
Last Day of Testing: August 27, 2011
2012 WINTER TESTING DATES
Application Deadline: October 17, 2011
Examination Application Deadline: December 12, 2011
First Day of Testing: February 11, 2012
Last Day of Testing: February 25, 2012
2012 SUMMER TESTING DATES
Application Deadline: May 1, 2012
Examination Application Deadline: June 18, 2012
First Day of Testing: August 11, 2012
Last Day of Testing: August 25, 2012
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