Licensing & Certification

Resources that allow you to test your knowledge, experience or skills in an occupation or profession and to apply military training and experience to a civilian job.

America's Career InfoNet - Certification Finder

Allows you to search for certifications by keyword, industry or occupation. Certifications are examinations that test or enhance your knowledge, experience or skills in an occupation or profession.

America's Career InfoNet - Licensed Occupations

Searchable tool to find contact information about licenses for careers in your state.

Army Vocational/Technical (AVOTEC) Soldier Program

Information on an education pilot program designed to provide expanded education opportunities for Soldiers, officers and Wounded Warriors serving on active duty - to include National Guard and Reserve Soldiers on extended active duty. Provides training in high-demand career fields to help Soldiers find employment after they transition out of the Army.

Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL)

Explains how Army soldiers can meet civilian certification and license requirements related to their Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs).

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) - Certification Programs

Administers nationally recognized certification and licensure exams that document a person's level of competency and achievement in a particular area, providing convenience and accessibility to Service Members. Military personnel may already have the experience and knowledge required to gain certification in their occupational specialty.

Military Skills Translator

Allows you to search a comprehensive database of occupational skills, knowledge and abilities that can help you align your military experience, education and training curricula with current civilian workplace needs. Search using your Military Occupation Classification (MOC).

State & Territorial Support for National Guard & Regular Military Members & Their Families

Discusses the recent survey by the National Governor's Association (NGA) and provides links to the survey and report. Survey covers family support, education benefits, licensing and registration benefits, tax and financial benefits, state employee benefits and protections and employment support.

Transferring Your Army Training to Civilian Occupations

Find civilian credentials related to your military occupational specialty. If you are a member of the National Guard or Reserves, you may be able to receive GI Bill reimbursement for licensing and certifications test fees.

Transition Training Academy

Provides comprehensive, instructor-led eLearning and IT and Cisco network certifications to recovering wounded warriors. Created to provide training and career opportunities when traditional classroom training is not feasible.
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