Does the Army have some sort of benefit that will help me pay for certification programs?

2016-07-20T01:06:33-04:00

I want to go to community college to study for welding and computer classes to start my career into the information technology field. However the local college is offering the course for 500. Does the Army have some sort of benefit that will help me pay for the course?

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 20 at 2016 1:13 AM

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I've been suggesting this only as there's no tuition, only admin and exam fees. Look at http://www.uopeople.edu, it's DETC accred, maybe not regional, however I've read good things, and for the minimal cost, it seemed worthwhile. They have Assoc and Bach in comp sci, bus admin, and health sci, as well as an MBA. I don't know if they're accepted yet by VA, the svcs, or industry, they just seemed to me to be well worth the effort to check, I just must emphasize they might not be a panacea. Look also at http://www.excelsior.edu, very svc friendly, was NYS govt then privatized I got a 2nd Bach math through them, a friend got a Bach in math, he went to an OCS using it. There's also Edison college in NJ, and oak tree college in CT, I'll try to send more in a few mins, hope was useful, many thanks.

UoPeople - The world's first tuition-freeAccredited Online University

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 20 at 2016 1:15 AM

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http://www.dlncpace.com

This might be useful....

NCPACE Distance Learning 2.1

NCPACE courses are delivered by onboard classroom and distance learning technology. Distance Learning NCPACE is offered as an alternative to Instructor Led NCPACE for those Sailors who cannot attend regularly scheduled classroom format or who desire the convenience of a self-paced study environment.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 20 at 2016 1:17 AM

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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_College_of_the_Air_Force

This is the Wikipedia site, there's one for the school also, I've heard about it ever since I was USAF, though I never used it....

Community College of the Air Force - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) is a federal program offered by the United States Air Force which grants two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in association with Air University.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 20 at 2016 1:19 AM

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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army_Correspondence_Course_Program

There's also a regular website for this one as well....

Army Correspondence Course Program - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Army Correspondence Course Program (ACCP), is a type of distance education and the formal nonresident extension of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) service schools' curriculum.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 20 at 2016 1:21 AM

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http://www.militaryauthority.com/benefits/education/dantes/dantes-distance-learning-program.html

This was formerly called DANTES, though I think the names changed recently, you'll need to check, they're affiliated with the CLEP program....

DANTES Distance-Learning Program - Military Authority

The Distance Learning program expands access to coursework. DANTES maintains three online catalogs that outline various distance learning courses and programs at a number of...

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 20 at 2016 1:22 AM

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http://www.excelsior.edu

This is the Excelsior website....

www.excelsior.edu

Excelsior College, an online college with degree programs, courses and exams in Business, Technology, Nursing, Liberal Arts, Health Sciences and Public Service.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 20 at 2016 1:24 AM

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https://www.charteroak.edu/

This is the Oak Tree website....

Finish your Degree Online | Charter Oak State College

Charter Oak State College is an accredited, public college offering online courses and degree completion programs. Established by the State of Connecticut in 1973.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 20 at 2016 1:26 AM

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http://www.tesu.edu/military/navy/Distance-Learning.cfm

This is the Edison website, I listed the Navy page here as they're in the Navy distance learning approved program, I'd gathered...

Thomas Edison State University: Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 20 at 2016 1:28 AM

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http://www.acenet.edu/higher-education/topics/Pages/College-Credit-for-Military-Service.aspx

This is the ACE page on military learning, well worth reading....

College Credit for Military Service

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 20 at 2016 1:30 AM

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http://www.ctcd.edu/locations/fort-hood-campus/military-transition-programs/

This one is directly related to military transition for welding, look on Google for military online distance learning for welding....

Military Transition Programs - Central Texas College

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 20 at 2016 1:32 AM

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http://awo.aws.org/2014/11/veterans-welding-training-program/

I actuaslpy think this is fairly close to what you want from the Amer welding society, specifically for military transition....

Veterans Welding Training Program | American Welding Society Education Online

UAW-Ford and Wounded Warriors Family Support have partnered to provide a training program in welding for U.S. military veterans.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 20 at 2016 1:36 AM

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https://www.commercialdivingacademy.com/underwater-careers-for-veterans.cms

You might also care to consider this as well, I've read it pays quite well, I think....

Underwater Careers for Veterans - Careers - CDA Technical Institute

CDA Technical Institute (formerly Commercial Diving Academy) is owned and operated by an experienced military vet and active commercial diver - Captain Ray Black. This career path allows for military veterans to utilize their training, survival skills, commitment and determination developed while serving in the military.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 20 at 2016 1:37 AM

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Also check out http://www.wgu.edu/online_it_degrees/programs#

As part of your approved degree program you will earn various IT certifications. Which certs you earn depend on your particular program.

College of Information Technology

College of Information Technology Explore the online IT degrees offered by WGU:

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 20 at 2016 2:14 AM

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Welding and IT. That is a very Unique Combination, but I like it.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2016 9:42 AM

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SPC Private RallyPoint Member have a look at skillport, there are a lot of free computer courses available and there are vouchers available to take the Cert exams. Hope this helps, best of luck to you.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Jul 20 at 2016 10:27 AM

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SPC Private RallyPoint Member Check out this website for some info.
https://www.cool.army.mil/

Army COOL

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2016 1:49 PM

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Look into tuition assistance and filing a FASFA and opt for NO LOANS.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2016 12:22 AM

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(https://usarmy.skillport.com/skillportfe/custom/login/usarmy/login.action) Skillport is the place you need to be, take the tests and pass the final, print out the certificates and your unit should cut you a voucher to take said exam. Pearson Vue is the company that handles getting certified. If you need help with anything IT/Sysadmin related, I can help out as well as SGT Private RallyPoint Member

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