Leader

Leader

Description

The Marine Corps has a long, rich heritage of developing leaders to assume progressively greater responsibilities in the Marine Corps and in society. Marine Corps leadership development focuses on character, competence and the internalization of our Core Values. Marine Corps leaders are developed through tough, realistic training, experience, and by the personal example of leaders who embody what it means to be a Marine.

Lejeune Leadership Institute - Marine Corps Leadership Development

The most important responsibility in our Corps is leading Marines. If we expect Marines to lead and if we expect Marines to follow, we must provide the education of the heart and of the mind to win on the battlefield and in the barracks, in war and in peace. Traditionally, that education has taken many forms, often handed down from Marine to Marine, by word of mouth and by example…
The indispensable condition of Marine Corps leadership is action and attitude, not words. As one Marine leader said, "Don't tell me how good you are. Show me!"

MCWP 6-11, Leading Marines

National Certifications

You selected Early Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E1-E3. To help you focus on the credentials most appropriate for early in your career, the National Certifications list below has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply.

You selected Mid-Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E4-E5. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.

You selected Late Career-- this applies to Marines in paygrades E6-E9. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.

You chose Transitioning-- this applies to Marines who are not reenlisting and are planning their next steps. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining a credential can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly. If you are already within that six-month timeframe, you can still choose to pursue the credential yourself or explore other funding options to pay for credentials.

As a transitioning Marine, you may also want to visit the Marine Corps' Transition Readiness Program for other guidance regarding reentering the civilian workforce.

You chose Promotion-Seeking-- this applies to Marines who plan to stay in the Corps and who are actively working on advancement. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your rating helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.

You chose Veteran-- veterans are any former Service member who has been discharged from active duty military service. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

COOL does not pay for credentialing exams for veterans, but you may be able to get your credential funded through the GI Bill. Explore your funding options to see what funding may be available to you. Also, visit our page of Related Sites and expand the Resource Sites For Veterans section to see what other resources may be available to you

The following civilian credentials are related to Leader. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.

For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the LEADER summary page. For more credentials specific to your primary duties, please refer to your MOS page.

Note: Please review that apply to the certifications listed below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As Attainability COOL$ GI Bill® Accreditation ID
CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) Is Not In Demand Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
CompTIA Project+ In DemandIs In Demand Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Quality Auditor Certification (CQA) In DemandIs In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) In DemandIs In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) In DemandIs In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) someSome lowlow COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) In DemandIs In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Is Not In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Manager (CM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Management Consultant - Basic Is Not In Demand Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Project Management Professional (PMP) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Program Management Professional (PgMP) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome lowlow COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Is Not In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Is Not In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Master Black Belt Certification (MBB) In DemandIs In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) In DemandIs In Demand International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) In DemandIs In Demand International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) Is Not In Demand International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) otherOther       AccreditationAccreditation
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) Is Not In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Is Not In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Certified Management Consultant - Experienced Is Not In Demand Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) otherOther        
Certified Management Consultant - Management Is Not In Demand Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) otherOther        
Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) Is Not In Demand Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) otherOther        
Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB) Is Not In Demand International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) otherOther        
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Resilience-Building Leadership Professional (RBLP) Is Not In Demand Resilience-Building Leader Program someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Coach (RBLP-C) Is Not In Demand Resilience-Building Leader Program someSome lowlow COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Trainer (RBLP-T) Is Not In Demand Resilience-Building Leader Program someSome lowlow COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019) Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome   COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate (Excel and Excel 2019) Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome   COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel 2016 Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel 2016 Expert Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel and Excel 2019) Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome   COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access 2016 Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Outlook 2016 Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word 2016 Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word 2016 Expert Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word Associate (Word and Word 2019) Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome   COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word Expert (Word and Word 2019) Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome   COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint Associate (PowerPoint and PowerPoint 2019) Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook Associate (Outlook and Outlook 2019) Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome   COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access Expert (Access and Access 2019) Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome   COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more occupations specific to your primary duties, please refer to your MOS page.

Apprenticeship

The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.

USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.

The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to Leader:

Completing an apprenticeship is a process with four major steps. Proceed to Step 1 on the USMAP website to select an apprenticeship trade that is related to your military occupation.

Related Civilian Occupations

The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by Leader. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more occupations specific to your primary duties, please refer to your MOS page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Administrative Services Managers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Chief Executives someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Compliance Managers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
General and Operations Managers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Industrial Production Managers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Management Analysts someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Quality Control Systems Managers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Regulatory Affairs Managers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Social and Community Service Managers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary

Continuing Education

In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance.

For help in making informed choices on schools and education programs when using tuition assistance, see:

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Click here to go to CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) is a cross-industry credential providing recognition that a training professional has mastered core instructor skills. The examinations are based on a set of objectives designed to measure the core knowledge and skills that competent instructors must demonstrate to complete an instructional assignment successfully both in a classroom and a virtual classroom environment, including preparation, presentation, communication, facilitation and evaluation. While the CTT+ Program was first created for computer training and education, the certification can be applied to all industries that provide technical training, non-technical training and education. To earn the CTT+ designation, candidates must pass both a computer-based test that assesses knowledge and a Performance Based in which the candidate demonstrates prescribed skills. There are no experience or education requirements that must be met prior to taking the exam(s).
Click here to go to CompTIA Project+ COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), Project+ is a certification for individuals who have fundamental project management skills. Project+ covers the entire project life cycle from initiation and planning through execution, acceptance, support and closure. Project+ demonstrates project managers have the skills necessary to complete projects on time and within budget, and create a common project management language among project team members. Project+ is appropriate for any managerial position across occupations. Although there are no experience or education requirements that must be met prior to taking the exam, one year of managing, directing or participating in small- to medium-scale projects is recommended.
Click here to go to Quality Auditor Certification (CQA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is a professional who understands the standards and principles of auditing and the auditing techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating and reporting to determine a quality system's adequacy and deficiencies. The Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) analyzes all elements of a quality system and judges its degree of adherence to the criteria of industrial management and quality evaluation and control systems. Candidates must have eight years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Quality Auditor Body of Knowledge. A minimum of three years of this experience must be in a decision-making position. Candidates who have completed a degree from a college, university or technical school with accreditation accepted by ASQ will have part of the eight-year experience requirement waived. Candidates must pass a written examination.
Click here to go to Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential is for the professional who understands product quality evaluation and control. CQEs demonstrate an understanding of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures, how to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control methods, and quality cost concepts and techniques. In addition, CQEs know how to develop and administer management information systems and audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction and understand human factors and motivation. Candidates must meet a combination of education and experience requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.
Click here to go to Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) is a professional who leads and champions process-improvement initiatives everywhere from small businesses to multinational corporations that can have regional or global focus in a variety of service and industrial settings. A CMQ/OE facilitates and leads team efforts to establish and monitor customer/supplier relations, supports strategic planning and deployment initiatives, and helps develop measurement systems to determine organizational improvement. The CMQ/OE should be able to motivate and evaluate staff, manage projects and human resources, analyze financial situations, determine and evaluate risk and employ knowledge management tools and techniques in resolving organizational challenges. Candidates must have ten years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the CMQ/OE Body of Knowledge.  A minimum of five years of this experience must be in a decision-making position. Candidates who have completed a degree from a college, university or technical school with accreditation accepted by ASQ will have part of the ten year experience requirement waived. Candidates must pass a written examination.
Click here to go to Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) is a professional who understands the principles of performance evaluation and can improve product/systems safety, reliability, and maintainability. The CRE body of knowledge includes, but is not limited to, design review and control, prediction, estimation, and apportionment methodology, failure mode, and effects analysis, human reliability factors in reliability, and the ability to develop and administer reliability information systems for failure analysis. Candidates must meet a combination of education and experience requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.
Click here to go to Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) is a professional who can explain Six Sigma philosophies and principles, including supporting systems and tools. Certified Six Sigma Black Belts demonstrate team leadership, understand team dynamics and assign team member roles and responsibilities. CSSBB candidates have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the define, measure, analyze, improve and control (DMAIC) model in accordance with Six Sigma principles. Candidates have a basic knowledge of lean enterprise concepts, are able to identify non-value-added elements and activities and are able to use specific tools. CSSBB candidates must have two completed projects with signed affidavits or one completed project with signed affidavit and three years of work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Body of Knowledge. Candidates do not need to be a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt to qualify for the CSSBB. Candidates must pass a written examination.
Click here to go to Certified Manager (CM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM), Certified Manager (CM) is a general management certification. While it is appropriate for supervisors, managers, and leaders at all levels, in any industry, it is not necessary to hold a management title to earn the certification. Candidates must meet a combination of education and experience requirements. Candidates must pass the following three certification exams: Management Essentials, Planning and Organizing, and Leading and Controlling.

Click here to go to Certified Management Consultant - Basic COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Institute of Management Consultants, Certified Management Consultant - Basic credential is an intermediate-level certification recommended for individuals with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Individuals who have earned the Certified Management Consultant - Basic provide management objective advice and assistance relating to the strategy, structure, management and operations of an organization in pursuit of its long-term purposes and objectives. Such assistance may include the identification of options with recommendations and the provision of an additional resource or the implementation of solutions. Interested candidates must have 3 to 9 years of management consulting experience as independent or internal consultants with five satisfactory clients' evaluations. Applicants must also have either a Bachelor's degree or at least 5 years of work experience including 3 years of full time consulting plus significant professional education in management consulting. Candidates must pass a written and a Peer Review oral examination with three senior consultants who are Certified Management Consultants.
Click here to go to Project Management Professional (PMP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP) is an advanced skill level credential for professionals who lead and direct projects. PMPs perform their duties under general supervision for the duration of a project and are responsible for all aspects of a project. PMPs lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope. Project Managers seeking certification through PMI must possess knowledge and experience to apply a methodology to projects that have well-defined requirements and deliverables. To apply for the PMP, candidates must meet experiential and educational requirements and pass a written exam.
Click here to go to Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is an entry-level certification for project practitioners and project team members who wish to demonstrate the knowledge of project management. Designed for those with less project experience, the CAPM demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management such as initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing, and professional and social responsibility. Candidates must meet educational requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.
Click here to go to Program Management Professional (PgMP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Program Management Professional (PgMP) is an advanced career certification for professionals who oversee multiple, related projects and their resources to achieve strategic business goals. PgMPs are senior-level practitioners who identify ways to group multiple related projects to achieve benefits that may not be realized if the projects were managed in a stand-alone fashion. Candidates for the PgMP must meet educational and experiential requirements; they are also evaluated by both a panel and with an exam.
Click here to go to PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) is an intermediate level credential for project schedulers. Candidates for the SP credential have advanced knowledge and experience developing, managing and maintaining project schedules. To apply for the PMI-SP, candidates must meet experiential and educational requirements and are required to pass the written exam.
Click here to go to Master Black Belt Certification (MBB) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The American Society for Quality (ASQ), Master Black Belt (MBB) certification is a mark of career excellence and aimed at individuals who possess exceptional expertise and knowledge of current industry practice. Master Black Belts have outstanding leadership ability, are innovative, and demonstrate a strong commitment to the practice and advancement of quality and improvement. Obtaining an MBB is acceptance and recognition from your peers. Candidates must meet a choice of requirements and pass a written and performance exam.
Click here to go to Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC), Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) credential is for the professional who knows the Lean Six Sigma Methodology and leads complex improvement projects, typically full-time. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt demonstrates a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Lean Six Sigma Method including a high-level of competence in the subject matters contained within the phases of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC). A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt implements, performs, interprets, and applies Lean Six Sigma at an advanced level of proficiency. Candidates must pass a written exam.
Click here to go to Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC), Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) recognizes professionals who are well versed in the core to advanced elements of Lean Six Sigma Methodology. ICGBs possess a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Lean Six Sigma Method including competence in subject matters contained within the phases of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) as defined by the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge and understand how to implement, perform, interpret and apply Lean Six Sigma at a high level of proficiency. ICGBs lead improvement projects and/or serve as team members on more complex improvement projects lead by a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, typically in a part-time role. There are no prerequisites required to take the ICGB exam.
Click here to go to Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification is an advanced level certification for professionals who oversee one or more portfolios. PfMPs balance conflicting demands between programs and projects and allocate resources based on organization priorities and capacity. Candidates for the PfMP must meet educational, experiential and training requirements and must pass the exam.
Click here to go to PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) is an intermediate-level certification for project management professionals especially those who work in software development and IT. The PMI-ACP certifies an individual’s expertise in the agile methodology applied to project work settings. Candidates for the PMI-ACP must meet experiential and training requirements and must pass the exam.
Click here to go to PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) is an advanced-level certification for professionals who work with project teams, manage requirements and product development, and perform business analysis in their role as project and program managers. Earning the PMI-PBA demonstrates an ability to coordinate with stakeholders to define business requirements, lead the discovery, analysis and overall management of the requirements for a project, and apply business analysis tools and techniques to enable project success. Candidates for the PMI-PBA must meet educational, experiential and training requirements and must pass the exam.
Click here to go to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Office programs. Key technologies include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, SharePoint and OneNote. Candidates must pass one certification exam. There are no experience requirements for this certification but Microsoft Learning recommends that a candidate have hands-on experience with the product prior to testing.
Click here to go to Resilience-Building Leadership Professional (RBLP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Resilience-Building Leader Program, Resilience-Building Leadership Professional (RBLP) certification is for front-line supervisors who can demonstrate their competence for building resilient teams. The RBLP certification is the first of three progressive levels of certification in the Resilience-Building Leadership Program. RBLP candidates are required to meet an education and/or experience eligibility requirement. Candidates must pass an oral exam.
Click here to go to Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Coach (RBLP-C) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Resilience-Building Leader Program, Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Coach (RBLP-C) certification is an intermediate-level certification for middle managers that have experience in building resilient teams and facilitating team learning. RBLP-C candidates are required to meet one of several education and/or experience requirements. Candidates must pass an oral exam.
Click here to go to Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Trainer (RBLP-T) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Resilience-Building Leader Program, Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Trainer (RBLP-T) certification is an advanced-level certification for senior leaders that have experience in building resilient teams, facilitating team learning, and supporting organizational learning. RBLP-T candidates are required to meet one of several education and/or experience requirements. Candidates must pass an oral exam.
Click here to go to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.
Click here to go to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate (Excel and Excel 2019) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.
Click here to go to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel 2016 COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel 2016 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Excel. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel 2016 certification, candidates must pass one, performance-based exam. While there are no experience requirements for this certification, candidates should understand the purpose and common usage of program functionality in order to successfully complete the tasks in each of the projects in the exam.
Click here to go to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel 2016 Expert COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel 2016 Expert credential is targeted towards individuals who wish to demonstrate advanced skills in key Microsoft Office programs. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel 2016 Expert certification, candidates must pass one, performance-based exam. While there are no experience or pre-requisite requirements for this certification, candidates should understand the purpose and common usage of the program functionality in order to demonstrate proficiency with the advanced features of Excel 2016.
Click here to go to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel and Excel 2019) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.
Click here to go to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access 2016 COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access 2016 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Office programs. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Access 2016 certification, candidates must pass one, performance-based exam. While there are no experience requirements for this certification, candidates should understand the purpose and common usage of program functionality in order to successfully complete the tasks in each of the projects in the exam.
Click here to go to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Outlook 2016 COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Outlook 2016 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Office programs. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Outlook 2016 certification, candidates must pass one, performance-based exam. While there are no experience requirements for this certification, candidates should understand the purpose and common usage of program functionality in order to successfully complete the tasks in each of the projects in the exam.
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Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Office programs. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 certification, candidates must pass one, performance-based exam. While there are no experience requirements for this certification, candidates should understand the purpose and common usage of program functionality in order to successfully complete the tasks in each of the projects in the exam.
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Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word 2016 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Office programs. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word 2016 certification, candidates must pass one, performance-based exam. While there are no experience requirements for this certification, candidates should understand the purpose and common usage of program functionality in order to successfully complete the tasks in each of the projects in the exam.
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Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word 2016 Expert credential is targeted towards individuals who wish to demonstrate advanced skills in key Microsoft Office programs. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word 2016 Expert certification, candidates must pass one, performance-based exam. While there are no experience or pre-requisite requirements for this certification, candidates should understand the purpose and common usage of the program functionality in order to demonstrate proficiency with the advanced features of Word 2016 for document and content management and for advanced formatting.
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COOL Bucks

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In Demand

This certification is considered in demand. The U.S. Department of Labor sponsored CareerOneStop's analysis indicates the certification is frequently mentioned in online job postings.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill.

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

High

Highly attainable: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Low

May be difficult to attain: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
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Registered Apprenticeship

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