PG County Promotional Course - Captain
Promotion to the rank of Captain is one of the most important transitions in a police officer’s career — and one of the most challenging. This comprehensive online course is designed specifically for officers preparing for the Prince George’s County Captain promotional process. Whether you’re facing a written exam, an assessment center, or a structured interview, this program will help you perform with confidence and precision.
Built to national standards of professional testing and leadership development, the course blends proven test-taking strategies with real-world supervisory principles. You’ll learn how to analyze in-basket exercises, handle critical incident scenarios, and apply sound leadership judgment in complex situations. Each lesson is designed to strengthen your ability to think, speak, and lead like a Captain.
Students receive 24/7 access through our secure online portal and mobile app. All participants can download digital study guides, audio and video lessons, practice tests, and flashcards to reinforce learning. You can study anytime, anywhere — at your own pace.
Enroll now and gain exclusive access to email updates, new resources, and supplemental leadership materials released throughout the year. When you opt in to our marketing communications, you’ll stay connected with the latest legal updates, leadership insights, and upcoming promotional preparation opportunities.
Prepare with confidence. Lead with purpose. Earn your promotion.
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Sample Curriculum
- Lesson 1 - GENERAL ORDERS MANUAL, VOLUME 2 (Part 1) - Audio & Video files (115:41)
- Lesson 2 - February 15, 0830 -1030: GENERAL ORDERS MANUAL, VOLUME I (113:42)
- Lesson 3 - AUDIO/VIDEO - GENERAL ORDERS MANUAL, VOLUME 2 (Part 2) (82:23)
- Lesson 4 - AUDIO / VIDEO GENERAL ORDERS VOLUME 1 (PART 2) (120:39)
- Lesson 5 - February 25th, 1900, -2100: GENERAL ORDERS VOLUME 2 (PART 3)
- Lesson 6 - February 28 0830 - 1030 COUNTY CODE-SUBTITLE 16
- 4- Complaints (All Ranks) (9:43)
- 5-Computers and Technology (All Ranks) (2026)
- 7-Criminal Charges, Civil Orders, and Domestic Violence Involving Employees (All Ranks) (2026)
- 8- Departmental Accidents (All Ranks) (2026)
- 10 - Departmental Vehicles (2026)
- 11-Discipline (All Ranks)
- 12- Discrimination and Sexual Harassment (All Ranks)*
- 14- Employee Early Intervention Alert (EIA) System (2026)
- 15-Employee Injury and Illness (Capt., LT., SGT) (2026)
- 16- Employee Wellness and Drug Testing (All Ranks)
- 17 - Equipment (2026)
- 18-Secondary Employment (All Ranks)
- 20-Field Training (2026)
- 21 - Fiscal & Asset Management (Capt)
- 22-Internal Investigative Procedures
- 23 Leave & Duty Status (2026)
- 26 Mobile Video Systems (All Ranks) (2026)
- 27 - Overtime (All Ranks)*
- 28 - Performance Appraisals (Sgt., Lt., Capt.)*
- 30 - Personnel Inspection (Capt, LT and SGT)*
- 31 - Position Vacancies and Transfers (Capt.)*
- 32 - Protocol (2026)
- 33 - Records and Reports (Capt.)*
- 34 - Social Media (All Ranks)*
- 36 - Uniform & Grooming Regulations (All Ranks)(update) (2026)
- 38 - Bias Free Policing (All Ranks)*
- 39 - Travel Procedures (Capt) (2026)
- 4- Arrest, Transport, and Processing (2026)
- 7- Barricades (2026)
- 9- BWC (2026)
- 10 - Bomb Explosive Device & Arson (2026)
- 11- Responding to Calls for Service & Escorts (2026)
- 12 - Canines (Cpl., Sgt., Lt.)
- 13 - Child Abuse & Neglect (All Ranks) (2026)
- 15 - Concurrent Jurisdiction (Capt, LT and SGT) (2026)
- 19 - Criminal Arrests & Search Warrants (All Ranks) (2026)
- 20 - Criminal Investigations (All Ranks) (2026)
- 22- Departmental Programs (All Ranks) (2026)
- 23-Domestic Violence Stalking & Harassment (All Ranks) (2026)
- 31 - Forced Entry (All Ranks) (2026)
- 32 - Hate/Bias Crimes and Incidents (All Ranks) (2026)
- 34 - Critically Injured Officers (2026)
- 35 - Immigration Procedures (All Ranks) (2026)
- 37- Incident Command System & Greater Metropolitan Washington Area Police and Fire/Rescue Services Mutual Aid Operation Plan (All Ranks) (2026)
- 38 - Juvenile Procedures (All Ranks) (2026)
- 41- Media Relations (Capt, LT and SGT) (2026)
- 42 - Missing Persons (All Ranks) (2026)
- 47 - Property & Evidence (All Ranks)
- 48 - Pursuit (All Ranks) 2026
- 52 Responding to School Incidents (2026)
- 55 - Strikes (2026)
- 57 - Transgender (2026)
- 58 - Use of Force (2026)
- 59 - Weapons (2026)
- 60 - Weather Related Emergencies & Emergency Mobilization (2026)
- 61 - Responding to Workplace Disturbances (All 2026)
- 62 - Responding to Active Threat Incidents (2026)
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2 (42:43)
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5 (45:20)
- Part 1 Test
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7 (44:47)
- Chapter 8 (32:33)
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10 (32:56)
- Part 2 Test
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13 (64:42)
- Chapter 14 (117:57)
- Chapter 15 (33:01)
- Part 3 Test
- Cumulative Test 1
- Cumulative Test 2
- Cumulative Test 3
- Sec. 16-109 - Equal Employment Opportunity (2026)
- Sec. 16-150 - Nepotism (2026)
- Sec. 16-169 - Probation Policy (2026)
- Sec. 16-170 - Responsibilities of Appointing Authorities and Supervisors During the Probationary Period (2026)
- Sec. 16-171 - Disciplinary Actions During Probationary Period (2026)
- Sec. 16-172 - Conversion of Probationary Status Employees & Extension of Probationary Period (2026)
- Sec. 16-173 - Appeals (2026)
- Sec. 16-182 - Performance Evaluation Policy (2026)
- Sec. 16-183 - Time of Performance Evaluations (2026)
- Sec. 16-184 - Discussion with Employee
- Sec. 16-185 - Actions Based on Performance Evaluations
- Sec. 16-189 - Separation-Disability
- Sec. 16-192 - Disciplinary Policy
- Sec. 16-193 - Conduct Related Disciplinary Actions
- Sec. 16-194 - Performance-Related Disciplinary Actions
- Sec. 16-195 - Conduct and Performance-Related Disciplinary Actions
- Sec. 16-215 - Records Policy
- Sec. 16-216 - Official Personnel Records
- Sec. 16-217 - Departmental or Agency Personnel Files
- Sec. 16-217.01 - Penalties; Violations
- SUBTITLE 16. PERSONNEL cumulative test #1
- SUBTITLE 16. PERSONNEL cumulative test #2