Leader (All enlisted E-4 and above)
Collateral Duty Description
Leadership is the act of accomplishing the Navy's mission through people. That quality applies to all people, even to those who have yet to be rated. Whether you are an apprentice, a Chief Petty Officer, a Division Officer or a Commanding Officer, you need the ability to assume responsibility and exercise authority within the chain of command. As you advance to higher ranks, you will be given more authority and responsibility as a leader.
The following civilian credentials are related to Leader (All enlisted E-4 and above). These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.
For more credentials specific to your primary duties, please refer to your Rating page.
Note: Some certifications have specific qualification requirements.
Navy Credential Requirements
In order to apply for the certifications with the 
icon, enlisted personnel MUST be at least paygrade E-4 (Petty Officer Third Class).
| Credential | Agency | Related As | Navy$ | Gap Analysis | GI Bill® | Accreditation |
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CompTIA Project+
 Is In Demand
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Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | some | Navy Bucks |
 GI Bill |
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Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)
Is In Demand
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American Society for Quality (ASQ) | some | Navy Bucks |
GI Bill |
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Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Is In Demand
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American Society for Quality (ASQ) | some | Navy Bucks |
GI Bill |
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Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
Is In Demand
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American Society for Quality (ASQ) | some | Navy Bucks |
GI Bill |
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Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
Is In Demand
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American Society for Quality (ASQ) | some | Navy Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Quality (ASQ) | some | Navy Bucks |
GI Bill |
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Certified Manager (CM)
Is In Demand
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Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) | some | Navy Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Certified Management Consultant - Basic Is Not In Demand | Institute of Management Consultants | some | Navy Bucks |
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
Is In Demand
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Project Management Institute (PMI) | some | Navy Bucks |
GI Bill |
 ANSI
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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Is In Demand
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Project Management Institute (PMI) | some | Navy Bucks |
GI Bill |
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Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Is In Demand
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Project Management Institute (PMI) | some | Navy Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Is Not In Demand | Project Management Institute (PMI) | some | Navy Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Is Not In Demand | Project Management Institute (PMI) | other | GI Bill |
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Master Black Belt Certification (MBB)
Is In Demand
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American Society for Quality (ASQ) | some | Navy Bucks |
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| Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) Is Not In Demand | International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) | some | Navy Bucks |
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| Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) Is Not In Demand | International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) | some | Navy Bucks |
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| Strategic Planning Professional Level I Is Not In Demand | Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) | other | ||||
| Strategic Management Professional Level II Is Not In Demand | Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) | other | ||||
| Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) | other |
ANSI
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PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Is In Demand
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Project Management Institute (PMI) | some | Navy Bucks |
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| Certified Management Consultant - Experienced Is Not In Demand | Institute of Management Consultants | other | ||||
| Certified Management Consultant - Management Is Not In Demand | Institute of Management Consultants | other | ||||
| Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) Is Not In Demand | Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) | other |
State Licensure
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 Rating page.
- Administrative Services Managers
- Chief Executives
- General and Operations Managers
- Industrial Production Managers
- Management Analysts
- Social and Community Service Managers
COOL may be able to assist with funding state licensure on a case by case basis. The following conditions should apply:
- Enlisted Navy Reservists (SELRES) may get a state license funded based on their Navy or civilian occupation, earned academic degree or a semester course. The state license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty.
- Enlisted personnel may get a state/county or municipality certification/license funded if the Sailor is separating or retiring in the state in which he/she desires the license. This will be a onetime funding opportunity based on their Navy or civilian occupation, earned academic degree or a semester course. Renewals are authorized 60 days prior to their discharge/separation. The license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty. Enlisted Sailor should make contact with Navy COOL prior to 18 months remaining on their soft/hard EAOS due to the complicated funding processes of some states. Certification/license must be completed 60 days prior to separation.
- For each of the above opportunities, the Sailor must contact Navy COOL prior to submitting a voucher request for licensure funding coordination.
As with any state license, you must meet all state eligibility criteria. Funding of a state license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty (e.g. no real estate license, no beautician license, no private eye license, etc…). Contact Navy COOL for more information.
Related Civilian Occupations
The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by Leader (All enlisted E-4 and above). 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 Rating 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 |
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| Administrative Services Managers | some |  |
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| Chief Executives | some | find local salary | ||
| Compliance Managers | some | find local salary | ||
| General and Operations Managers | some | |
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| Industrial Production Managers | some | |
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| Management Analysts | some | |
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| Quality Control Systems Managers | some | find local salary | ||
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | some | find local salary | ||
| Social and Community Service Managers | some | |
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Other Career Considerations
A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with Leader (All enlisted E-4 and above) military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to Leader (All enlisted E-4 and above) can be found below.
Voluntary Education
In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, voluntary education is another way to enhance job performance. Options for voluntary education include:
For help in making informed choices on schools and education programs when using tuition assistance, see:
