Registration is now open for the March 28, 2026 exam! Register today - registration will close on March 26, 2026.

Police Testing is an in-person proctored exam for individuals looking to enter the law enforcement field with an agency who is a member of our Police Testing Alliance.  

The exam is comprised of cognitive abilities (deductive reasoning, flexibility of closure, inductive reasoning, information gathering, problem sensitivity, selective attention, spatial orientation, verbal comprehension, verbal expression, visualization) and behavioral orientation sections. 

The results of your exam will be provided only to our Police Testing Alliance members as well as yourself.  Please see www.greatbay.edu/policetesting to see the specific police departments who are current Alliance members.

Registration will be open until March 26th.  The written exam will be held in-person on Saturday, March 28th at 9am at Great Bay Community College at 320 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH  03801.  

You will need an official picture ID (a state-issued driver’s license, official U.S. Military photo identification, or valid U.S. passport) in order to be admitted into the exam.  No electronic devices, including calculators, will be allowed during the exam.  You will be provided with pencils and scrap paper.  

Once you have registered, you have until March 25th to notify Jenn Tapley in writing at jtapley@ccsnh.edu if you cannot take the scheduled exam and receive a refund.  

Please contact Jennifer Tapley at (603)427-7706 or jtapley@ccsnh.edu with any questions about the exam, registration, or how to purchase a study guide.

To register:  Click 'Police Testing - March 28, 2026'.  On the following page, scroll to the bottom and click the yellow 'Register' button.  Follow the prompts to enter your information and register for the March 28th exam.

Learn how to make various pasta doughs and shapes from scratch. In this class students will make several sauces, vegetables, and completed dishes from start to finish. Students will learn how to make pasta dough from scratch, create several traditional shapes, properly cook their finished pasta shapes and serve their dishes for a wonderful easy dinner meal.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

For the new spreadsheet user.  Learn statistical analysis skills and create formulas and functions. Explore spreadsheet formatting, printing and charting.

For course outline: Introduction to Excel Objectives

Computers Provided

The perceived challenges of cooking various seafood are quickly addressed in this class. Students can expect to finish this class with a better understanding, and a higher level of confidence, in their ability to create amazing dishes with a few simple steps. 

Shellfish, roundfish, and flatfish are all used in this class. Appropriate seasonal vegetables, grains, and accompaniments are included in this lesson.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

For the casual spreadsheet user.  Create charts and graphical representation of numeric data for visual communication.  Use list-management skills to organize data including filters, sort and sub-totals.

For more information: Intermediate Course Objectives

Computers provided

Students will learn the basics of yeast risen doughs, quick breads, and flatbreads. Toppings for flatbreads, along with dips, sauces, & spreads will be made from scratch.

Understanding the mechanics of leavening agents, the development of gluten, and the effects of local climate, humidity, ambient temperature, and sourcing of ingredients will be covered.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

For the experienced spreadsheet user.  Automate worksheets with macros.  Students will analyze data using pivot tables.

For more information: Macros Pivot Tables Logical Functions Objectives 

Computers provided

In this class students will take a delightful culinary tour of French cuisine where a variety of dishes will be created. Appetizers, entrees, and a quick dessert will be included in this wonderful class. Students are encouraged to get creative with their ingredients under the guidance of the Chef Instructor. 

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients