Once the results of each OSPRE Part 1 exam have been published we send out questionnaires to our registered users and use the feedback as part of the continuous improvement of the Computerised Study Kit. Click on any of the underlined statements below to see how people from all over the country tell us:
An excellent study aid. I have recommended you to several colleagues one who took my advice and also passed first time.[SP. Merseyside]
I have recommended the program to many people and cannot speak highly enough of it. I will keep my disks up to date due to their importance and ease of use.[KT Hertfordshire]
An absolutely first class product that wipes the floor with the competition.[WH. Lancashire]
Despite failing the exam I don't regret buying the software and would recommend it.[AW Metropolitan]
This is the second time I have passed part 1 and I would never have passed it twice without the assistance of Advance Training. I have recommended Advance Training to numerous people and will continue to do so.[WG. Humberside]
Without the Computerised Study Kit I don't think I would have passed. Doing the many sets of questions over a period of time really helped me to understand a subject. When I took the exam I was pleasantly surprsed to see the question format was very similar to that of Advance Training - it was money well spent as far as I was concerned.[PT. North Yorkshire]
A most useful study aid. It has got me through both part 1 Sergeants and Inspectors first time.[NM. Dorset]
Very good package, I only used the package and a crammer book. I hardly used the Blackstone's manuals at all and scored in the top 2%. The ability to alter the percentage of topics to be covered in exams was most useful. I always put in a high proportion of GDP questions and on the actual exam came in the top 1% in that section. This was my first attempt at the exam, it was great to pass.[JR. Gwent] Please note we recommend that you use the Blackstone's manuals as a basis for your studying.
Without the use of the Q∓A facility of the Kit I don't think I would have gained the insight into the syllabus that I did. Excellent product, keep up the good work.[NL Cambridgeshire]
I found the software highly engrossing making the reading of the Blackstone's manuals challenging. The explanations for the correct/incorrect answers is essential in boosting knowledge in respect of quirks of law regarding age, lawful defence etc. Thoroughly enjoyable.[AS Cumbria]
It was easy to use and I honestly believe that it was a major factor in me passing the exam.[SV West Midlands]
Easy to use, good level of questions. Wouldn't have passed without this sort of study.[PM. Merseyside]
The Computerised Study Kit is a must for any officer wishing to pass part one.[SH. Cleveland]
I was extremely pleased with your product. By putting in many hours, getting to the stage where I could answer every question on the program I was able to attain a pass, coming in the top 9% overall on my first attempt![MH. Warwickshire]
Practice makes perfect as they say! Many thanks for what was overall an in-depth and easy to use package. Initial concerns that there were topics for which no questions were set proved unfounded.[EC. Merseyside]
I found your questions more difficult than any others I had seen. This was very beneficial as it made me study the books to a greater level than I would have done which definitely helped me.[TM Northamptonshire]
I found that the questions were relevant and of a standard similar to those in the 2002 exam. I feel that without the aid of the Computerised Study Kit I would not have achieved a pass.[JC. South Yorkshire]
Excellent revision package well presented. I certainly don't think I would have passed without it![RG. Nottinghamshire]
Very pleased with the ease of installation and use. Particularly liked the "Progress" function. Many thanks.[AC. British Transport]
This system should be the benchmark for all part 1 training. The program was very easy to use and I managed all 1057 questions. It was due to your program I passed.[DB. Metropolitan]
Generally the disk was very helpful and kept my interest much longer than the Blackstone's manuals.[ES. Metropolitan]
The questions were excellent at identifying any weaker areas and assessing my progress. The kit was easy to use and I am sure played a major part in my success.[GA. Metropolitan]
I do not see how anybody who uses this Study Kit can fail the exam. I have 19 years service and have never before sat the exam. As far as I am concerned it was money well spent and I shall recommend it to others[CB. Leicestershire]
After 20 years I took the exam and passed first time. Without doubt this was due to using Advance Training. when I had a hitch with the timetable software it was sorted out quickly and with no fuss. I can honestly say that the quality of the questions and explanations together with the study timetable were the main factors in passing the exam.[MH. Devon ∓ Cornwall]
Second time I have used Advance Training and the second part 1 pass. Highly recommended.[IL. Kent]
Excellent, again helped me to pass first time.[PC. Herts]
Previously taken 3 times and failed. First year with Advance passed. Speaks for itself.[AW. South Yorkshire]
This was my 4th attempt at part 1. It was the first time I used a study kit and I found it excellent and passed.[TS. Metropolitan]
I thought the Study Kit was very helpful, the questions helped me to prepare for the exam in their style and content. I sat the exam last year and failed, this package I found very helpful and this year I passed.[SE. North Wales]
I found it very useful in support of the Blackstone's books by reading a section in the book and testing myself on the Computerised Study Kit which helped by filling in the bits I didn't understand.[JD. North Yorkshire]
It was very useful in that it followed the chapters of Blackstone's. I was able to study a chapter and then complete the questions on the computer. I then used explanations to develop my study to gain a better understanding.[JS. Sussex]
Timetable software was excellent, an essential tool to assist in the study programme.[SB. Surrey]
Timetable software was invaluable it kept me on track otherwise I would never have covered all the subjects![RC. City of London]
The timetable software was extremely useful and the whole program was easy to use and overall well worth the money.[SD. Cheshire]
A bit daunting at first but thanks to the timetable very manageable.[DW. Greater Manchester]
The study timetable was excellent. When I fell behind I could readjust it and stop panicking. It enabled me to give myself 3 weeks revision. An excellent tool.[CC. Devon and Cornwall]
The study program was excellent in keeping me focussed and helped to avoid missing the less obvious topics. Online support was very prompt and detailed. Overall, money well spent.[MB. Avon and Somerset]
I found the Kit very useful and on occasions e-mailed any problems. My questions were always returned promptly with clear explanations.[AS. West Midlands].
It was useful to be able to e-mail arguments to you if I thought you were wrong (I even got it right on a couple of occasions)[CC. North Yorkshire]
Only had one occasion to contact Advance Training regarding a problem with the timetable software. Received prompt and expert advice.[WE. Durham]
Good service when telephoning. Always helpful and always returned calls[IR. Gwent]
Very helpful backup service, easy to use programme of relevant questions.[BB Devon ∓ Cornwall]
Your response to e-mail queries was quick and efficient.[LP. North Yorkshire]
An excellent learning tool with great back-up. Thank you.[JA. Devon ∓ Cornwall]
I have 2 small children and having read the Blackstone's manuals as a basis for my study, time was against me! The package you supplied was easy to use and provided a good range of questions which on the whole were well worded and explained. I shall recommend the package to colleagues[PL. Northumbria]
I was an unfortunate part 2 failure and started studying in January (for the March exam). Without the question database I would not have passed the exam as the questions tested the understanding of the law. The explanations and weakness facility allowed me to study harder in the areas that were weakest in the limited time available I had to study. It was invaluable. Thank you for such a good package.[AS. Kent]
This is the second time I have taken part 1 and the second time I have passed using the Advance Training Kit. I will therefore continue to recommend it to colleagues taking the exam.[SB. Lancashire]
I would like the sergeants' disk again so that I can study for my DC∓s exam. Thank you for helping me achieve my goal.[YW Metropolitan]
To be fair I put in no effort and hence failed. This is no reflection on your Kit[MH Thames Valley]
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