ARMY/NAVY/AIR FORCE/MARINE CORPS COOL ELEMENT 7-10 PG. 127-130

A/N/AF/M COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On- Line) COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line) helps ALL Service members (SM) find information on certifications and licenses related to their jobs.

ARMY COOL Credentials related to an Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Credential requirements and potential gaps between Army training and civilian credentialing requirements Resources available to fill gaps between military training and civilian credentialing requirements

NAVY COOL Credentials related to a Navy rating, collateral-duty/out of rate assignment, designator, or completed academic degree or academic certificate Credential requirements and potential gaps between Navy training and civilian credentialing requirements Resources available to fill gaps between military training and civilian credentialing requirements How to get a COOL funded voucher to pay for credential exam and maintenance fees Other key resources such as Advancement Bibliographies (BIBs) and Learning and Development Roadmaps (LaDRs)

AIR FORCE COOL AF COOL website is an addition to the AF Virtual Education Center Background information about civilian licensure and certification Licenses relevant to AFSC’s Learn to fill the gaps between military training and experience and civilian credentialing. Resources available to SM to assist them to gain a civilian job

MARINE CORPS COOL Credentials related to a Marine Corps Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Credential requirements and potential gaps between Marine Corps training and civilian workforce credentialing requirements Resources available to fill gaps between military training and civilian credentialing requirements How to get a COOL funded voucher to pay for credential exam and maintenance fees

4 Steps to Success with COOL Find & Select Related Credentials Learn About Credential Requirements Learn About Available Resources Apply For and Take The Exam

Why be COOL?? Career Advancement Smoother Transitions Money back in your pocket Information on Credentialing and Certifications

MISCONSEPTIONS A/N/AF/M COOL is not a credentialing organization Unlimited funding

RESOURCES AND LINKS ARMY COOL NAVY COOL AIR FORCE COOL https://www.cool.army.mil/ NAVY COOL https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/ AIR FORCE COOL https://afvec.langley.af.mil/afvec/Public/COOL/Default.aspx (NO GO) MARINE CORPS COOL https://www.cool.navy.mil/usmc/

ALWAYS BE COOL QUESTIONS?