The Leadership Blueprint
From Candidate to Command
Course Overview
This full-day course is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge, strategies, and hands-on practice needed to successfully navigate promotional assessment centers. The morning focuses on foundational knowledge and preparation techniques, while the afternoon emphasizes applied learning through realistic scenarios and guided feedback.
Date:
February 5, 2026
Time:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location:
Local 2546 Union Hall
752 Commerce Drive, Unit 1
Venice, FL 34292
Cost:
$450
Lunch is provided
Learning Objectives
- Participants will gain an understanding of:
- What an assessment center is and how it functions
- Why assessment centers are used and the factors that establish their validity
- Scoring and Evaluation
- Overview of scoring methodologies
- Behavioral and dimension-based scoring practices
- Behind-the-scenes practice in grading exercises
- Exercises and Test Preparation
- In-depth discussion of common assessment center exercises
- Preparing for both the written exam and assessment center activities
- Tips and strategies for developing a personalized study plan
- Practical Application
- Small-group practice scenarios covering:
- Operational decision-making
- Interpersonal skills
- Interview techniques
- Presentation delivery
- Real-time coaching and feedback to strengthen performance
- Small-group practice scenarios covering:
