Navy Non-Resident Training Courses Library FAQs

Non-Resident Training Courses (NRTCs) are self-study packages (Classified or Unclassified) designed to help a student acquire Navy professional or military knowledge. The package normally consists of a course text and a set of course assignments and may be delivered in print or digital form, or both. Some NRTCs require the member to obtain separate manuals, instructions, or reference materials, or a commercial textbook.

Non-Resident Training Courses are available to Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel who are active duty, reserve, IRR, or Department of Defense.

Completion of Non-Resident Training Courses fulfill local command eligibility requirements for advancement and may provide retirement points for reservists.

You can be enrolled in up to four courses at any one time.

You are expected to complete the course within 12 months.

You may enroll in courses for any rate even if it is not your own.

No, unless the course has undergone a revision.

Course descriptions are included in the course list on the NRTC website home page. View additional course information by clicking on the course title in the list.

Typically, the Navy Logistics Library ships courses within a week of an enrollment. The time to receive a course may vary depending on your location.

You can enroll in any of the courses listed. When you register, you will be asked if you need course materials.

Contact the group personnel found on the front cover for the book you are using to report any errors.

Yes, grades are posted under the Grades link on the Student Services page (https://nrtc.netc.navy.mil/student/Default.aspx). Note this page requires a CAC.

Assignments are scored upon online submission.

Please submit a VOLED Assistance Center Help Request , and select "NRTC" as the catagory.

Completion of Non-Resident Training Courses are electronically provided to the Navy Training Management and Planning System and to Electronic Training Jackets.

Completed Non-Resident Training Courses are not documented on your Joint Service Transcript, but are recorded on your Electronic Training Jacket.

Non-Resident Training Courses do not have associated ACE recommended credit; however, you may take your completion letter to your college of choice and they may offer credits on a case-by-case basis.

*Applies only to Selected Reserves and Individual Ready Reserves.

The Naval Reserve Personnel Center discontinued the automated point award system 01 OCT 2014.

For issues or questions about retirement points contact the Naval Reserve Personnel Command, Customer Service at 1-866-827-5672.

Student services are available only to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard with the status of Active Duty, Reserves, or DON civilians.

You can enroll in courses, check course load, submit assignments, make personal data corrections or view grades all online.

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