Coast Guard COOL Training for High Value IT, Cyber and Project Management Certifications

Why Is The Coast Guard
Credentialing Assistance On-Line
Program Important?

Coast Guard COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line) helps Coast Guard service members find information on certifications and licenses related to their military occupation and civilian careers. CA is available to eligible active duty and SELRES members (enlisted and officers) as well as GS and WG civilian employees.

Specific Credentialing Benefits:

  • Civilian credentialing contributes to military advancement, promotions and professional development
  • Federal, state, or local law may require specific credentials to legally perform jobs.
  • Employers may choose to hire employees who have certain credentials or to pay those employees more.
  • Credentials may improve an employee’s likelihood for promotion.
  • Credentialed service members demonstrate to civilian employers their skills are aligned with their civilian peers.

For a Coast Guard Service Members, civilian credentials are important for two main reasons:

Workforce Professionalism

The Coast Guard is dedicated to supporting workforce professionalization to ensure our service members remain Ready, Relevant, and Responsive across our Total Mission Portfolio.

Smoother Transitions

When you transition back to civilian employment, credentials help you translate your military training and experience into something civilian employers can easily recognize. Earning a credential can help you get hired, get a better job, or be promoted sooner!
How Coast Guard Credentialing Assistance Online Works

Meet With Your ESO to Find and Select Related Credentials

Meet with your Education Services Officer (ESO) for guidance on finding related credentials. Use the ‘Explore Military and Civilian Occupations’ quick link to see how your training and experience match up with military and civilian credentials. Learn about credential requirements and contact the credentialing agency to validate that you meet their eligibility criteria.

Request Approval via MyCG Ed

Apply for credentialing assistance (CA) via MyCG Ed at link Applications for CA must be submitted at least 14 calendar days prior to the exam or training start date. Choose the appropriate fee type option in the CA application.

Pay for Approved Fees

After CA authorization from ETQC, pay for approved credentialing fees. Once payment is made, upload applicable itemized receipts along with an electronically endorsed Request for Miscellaneous Reimbursement (OF-1164) to MyCG Ed within 30 calendar days of payment.

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Get your Credential

After CA authorization from ETQC and payment of fees, complete the credentialing requirements (e.g., take exam, submit application package, etc.) through the credentialing agency.

Report Results

Upload a legible copy of your completed credential to MyCG Ed within 30 calendar days of completion.

IT, Cyber, AI, Data and Project Management Corporate and Government Training Course Catalog*

 

From IT , cyber, AI, and data certification courses to Six Sigma and project management, here you will find a complete Applied Technology Academy training course catalog. Providing authorized, knowledge based, certification courses and boot camps, we offer a broad variety of vendor-driven and vendor-neutral training classes for corporations, employees with tuition assistance and the US Military.*

we offer more than just Coast Guard COOL Training

Our successful training results keep our corporate and military clients returning. That’s because we provide everything you need to succeed. This is true for all of our courses.

Strategic Planning & Project Management

From Lean Six Sigma to Project Management Institute Project Management Professional, Agile and SCRUM, we offer the best-in-class strategic planning and project management training available. Work closely with our seasoned multi-decade project managers.

IT & Cybersecurity

ATA is the leading OffSec and Hack the Box US training provider, and a CompTIA and EC-Council award-winning training partner. We offer the best offensive and defensive cyber training to keep your team ahead of the technology skills curve.

Leadership & Management

Let us teach your team the high-level traits and micro-level tools & strategies of effective 21st-century leadership. Empower your team to play to each others’ strengths, inspire others and build a culture that values communication, authenticity, and community.

From Lean Six Sigma to Project Management Institute Project Management Professional, Agile and SCRUM, we offer the best-in-class strategic planning and project management training available. Work closely with our seasoned multi-decade project managers.
ATA is the leading OffSec and Hack the Box US training provider, and a CompTIA and EC-Council award-winning training partner. We offer the best offensive and defensive cyber training to keep your team ahead of the technology skills curve.
Let us teach your team the high-level traits and micro-level tools & strategies of effective 21st-century leadership. Empower your team to play to each others’ strengths, inspire others and build a culture that values communication, authenticity, and community.