Certification Spotlight

Credentialing success from the Service community

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Education Cybersecurity 

How a university professor’s program trains defense sector employees in cybersecurity Dr. S. K. Bhaskar, discusses the relevance of cybersecurity training for the military community and how Service members can use their training toward education and certification.

Veteran Project Management Army Training 

How a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer helps Service Members prepare for project management certification PM-ProLearn instructor Michael Burgos blends his teaching and project management expertise to help Service Members prepare for the PMP and PMI-ACP certifications.

Veteran Project Management Entrepreneurship Marines Training Mentorship 

How a retired Marine utilizes project management expertise Retired Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant and PM-ProLearn founder Tim Dalhouse combines his project management experience in the military and civilian sector to create a relatable and successful training program for Service members seeking certification.

Active Duty Human Resources Army 

How an Army Master Sergeant advances The Army People Strategy through certification Master Sergeant Schlandria Edwards, US Army, underscores the importance of partnerships between certification organizations and the United States Army.

Active Duty Cybersecurity Air Force 

How an Air Force Captain uses certification to assess unit competency Captain Jamila Evans, USAF, offers advice for Service members seeking professional advancement in cybersecurity.

Veteran Education Credentialing Assistance & Funding Test Center Administration Army National Guard 

How a retired Soldier leads education growth in the Army National Guard Dr. Kenneth Hardy emphasizes the importance of credentials in creating well-rounded citizen-Soldiers in the National Guard.

Veteran Credentialing Assistance & Funding Test Center Administration Army National Guard 

How a U.S. Army veteran helps Soldiers navigate credentialing assistance Zaida Jimenez underscores the importance of certification to Soldiers with or without college degrees.

Active Duty Project Management Air Force Mentorship 

How an Air Force Master Sergeant leverages his own experience to help Service members get certified Master Sergeant Scott Johnson discusses the importance of having a mentor during the certification process.

Veteran Healthcare National Guard 

How a retired Combat Medic and Eye Specialist makes a case for credentialing in health care and beyond Lisa Lenig, ARNG, has a wealth of insight into how credentialing creates new opportunities for employment and career advancement.

Active Duty Cybersecurity Army 

Army Lieutenant Colonel uses certification to pursue and support his cybersecurity passion Lieutenant Colonel Joe Marty discusses the motivation behind and benefits of his ten certifications and their impact on his current role and future career goals.

Army Mentorship Financial Management 

USACE Chief Financial Officer uses certification to pay it forward Elizabeth McCullough highlights the value and importance of professional financial management certification for both public and government roles.

Active Duty Army Financial Management 

Certification helps an Army Captain advance his career in and out of uniform Captain Jason Miller details his motivations and rewards for earning a financial management certification.

Veteran Test Center Administration Air Force 

How one retired Air Force Master Sergeant influences future Airmen through certification Jose Mobley, USAF, shares his perspective on the importance of credentialing for Service communities as he actively manages the test center at Eglin AFB in Florida.

Education Test Center Administration 

National Test Center program manager uses certification to increase education value and career opportunities for military community members Parker Nielsen had a fortuitous encounter with a professor years ago that changed his educational outlook.

Active Duty Project Management Marines 

How a Marine Corps Major turned his military experience into civilian certification Major Justin Owens highlights the alignment between his Marine Corps experience and Project Management Professional certification requirements.

Active Duty Project Management Marines 

How a Marine Corps Captain “stacks” certifications to continue learning and expanding his abilities Captain Nicholas Payne has completed eight certifications while serving in the United States Marine Corps — and plans to get more.

Project Management Air Force Reserves 

How certification helps an Air Force Reservist stand out in the civilian sector Britain Ragar showcases the importance of certifications to job hunting and networking in the civilian sector.

Veteran Cybersecurity Marines 

How certification impacted the life of a retired Marine Master Sergeant William (Bill) Rybczynski speaks about his credentialing experiences during his 20 years in the Marines and how they prepared him for success in the civilian sector.

Veteran Credentialing Assistance & Funding Army 

How a retired First Sergeant leads credentialing growth in the Army Sophia Sweeney emphasizes the value of certification to the individual solider and the United States Army.

Active Duty Project Management Marines 

How a Lieutenant Colonel uses project management certification to benefit the Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Pablo Torres explains how a Project Management Professional certification makes him a better asset for the Marine Corps.

Veteran Project Management Entrepreneurship Navy National Guard Training Mentorship 

How a veteran Sailor and Guardsman showcases the value of project management certification Dr. Eric Wright uses his wealth of industry knowledge and perspective to run Vets2PM.