1. Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL)
Elements 7-10

2. Enabling Objectives
At the conclusion of this element, you will be able to:
Define Credentialing
List the types of credentialing
Understand why it may be important to you
Navigate the website

3. What is Credentialing?

4. Types of Credentials Licensure – Required by law
Certification – Optional, but may be required by boards or employers
Apprenticeships – Optional, but strongly incentivized by federal law

5. Why are credentials important?
Fill gaps between military and civilian jobs
Required for some employment opportunities
Could be the difference employability
Promotion opportunities
Shows you are on par with civilian counterparts.

6. Website

7. Conclusion You are now able to: Define Credentialing
list the types of credentialing
Understand it importance to you
Navigate the website

8. QUESTIONS

9. Resources https://www.cool.navy.mil/ https://www.cool.army.mil/
And your Local Command Career Counselor