Posted on Apr 16, 2015
What are some of the best military education programs?
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I have recently found a educational program in the Army that offers training for Lean Six Sigma. I never knew of this program. I wish I knew of this earlier. Some of us know about these programs but I don't think many do. I am sure there are out there but a lot of them are overlooked or many soldiers are not informed.
What are some of the best educational programs out there for professional and personal development?
What are some of the best educational programs out there for professional and personal development?
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Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and Navy Post-graduate School are two of the best deals going. Both offer Masters and doctoral programs. You go to school full time for up to 2 years, tuition paid, full pay and allowances. Very competitive to get in. AF considers it equal to ACSC.
Don't know if Army has similar program.
Don't know if Army has similar program.
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The issue that National Guard has is that we usually don't get a shot at these things. Many times just getting enough funds to put you on orders is hard enough.
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CLEP/DANTES
Free to service members. Walk in take a test. If you pass, you get 3-6 college credits. Most schools take 30~ right off the bat. That's a year you don't have to pay for, for stuff you already know.
CLEP's include "general" knowledge like English composition (6 credits), College Math (6 credits), or Accounting (6 Credits), while DANTES are 3 credits, but might be Upper Level.
Worst case scenario, you don't pass and you have to take the class. Best case, you spend 2 hours at base education and don't spend 8-16 weeks sitting in a classroom going over things you already know...paying for it.
Free to service members. Walk in take a test. If you pass, you get 3-6 college credits. Most schools take 30~ right off the bat. That's a year you don't have to pay for, for stuff you already know.
CLEP's include "general" knowledge like English composition (6 credits), College Math (6 credits), or Accounting (6 Credits), while DANTES are 3 credits, but might be Upper Level.
Worst case scenario, you don't pass and you have to take the class. Best case, you spend 2 hours at base education and don't spend 8-16 weeks sitting in a classroom going over things you already know...paying for it.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
MAJ (Join to see) I did most of them on terminal leave, and then did nothing for the following 12~ years... so I can't say I was really smart about it. I'm actually on my last (and only class) for my B/S now. I finish up next week. It's been a strange journey.
I'm debating what I want to pursue for the Master's, as the clock is ticking down on the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
I'm debating what I want to pursue for the Master's, as the clock is ticking down on the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
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SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA
Does the CLEP/DANTES work for Master's programs, as well? I'm looking into getting a Master's in Homeland Security after RASP, and of course I'd like to minimize my credit load.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA Unfortunately, they are 100-400 level classes (undergraduate) not Graduate.
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SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA
That is unfortunate. Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS --or anyone else, especially Army folks -- would there be any benefit for someone who already has a B.A. to take these tests? With a B.A., my civilian education promotion points are already more than maxed.
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The Army used to have a program to help pay for crewchiefs to get their tickets punched for the A & P (airframe and powerplant) license when they were still on active duty. It was big about 15 years ago but it may have been cancelled. It is a $2K+ after the fact. Great thread CPT (Join to see). If you don't seperate from the service with a fat mil/civ education folder you are doing yourself a disservice.
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I am training go get as much as I can. I got my degree thanks to them and I am trying to take advantage of everything I can.
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After completing CCC, officers can apply for some of the fellowship programs, no matter if you are Active, Reserve or Guard. Some of these programs are specific to AOC while others are branch immaterial. There is typically a milper published by HRC every year when it is time to apply to each of them.
My former BN CDR is currently attending Harvard, on the Army's dime, for a Masters degree. Upon completion, he owes the Army an additional three years.
My former BN CDR is currently attending Harvard, on the Army's dime, for a Masters degree. Upon completion, he owes the Army an additional three years.
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CPT Zachary Brooks
Do you have any more information on this? I have completed my CCC and am looking at pursuing a second Master's program. I would be interested to see what my options are.
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CPT Zachary Brooks I do not know a lot about other then seeing HRC make posts on FB and what my BN CDR told me. I suggest following them on FB and searching their website.
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The TA program by far. Between that and Pell Grants I have paid little (about $600 over 4 years) out of pocket for my Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. Can't beat $4,000 a year in free college tuition!! Get my diploma this summer!!
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I have took advantage of that. I think I have actually made money by going to college thanks to the Army.
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SFC Mark Merino
TA ROCKS! If you paid in to it and don't use every penny of it, you will regret it later. I have 5 months left and I need to look into passing it along to my daughter.
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This came across my civilian email from a coworker. I have not had time to delve into it further, but free training is always nice:
http://www.cybrary.it/
…Cybrary is a free and open source, online information technology (IT) and cyber security training environment for the world. We are dedicated to keeping the world’s IT professionals prepared for this ever changing industry and its technologies. You can learn almost anything IT and security related for free, and you can help others to do the same. Take a look at what you can learn:
• Systems Administration
• Network Administration
• Cyber Security
Our free IT training classes include everything from industry certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker, CISSP and CCNA to advanced niche skill sets like advanced penetration testing and cloud administration. Our training includes instructional lectures, interactive lab demonstrations, exam study guides, white papers, case studies and more….
http://www.cybrary.it/
…Cybrary is a free and open source, online information technology (IT) and cyber security training environment for the world. We are dedicated to keeping the world’s IT professionals prepared for this ever changing industry and its technologies. You can learn almost anything IT and security related for free, and you can help others to do the same. Take a look at what you can learn:
• Systems Administration
• Network Administration
• Cyber Security
Our free IT training classes include everything from industry certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker, CISSP and CCNA to advanced niche skill sets like advanced penetration testing and cloud administration. Our training includes instructional lectures, interactive lab demonstrations, exam study guides, white papers, case studies and more….
Cybrary - Free Online IT and Cyber Security Training, Forever!
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What Army program offers Lean Six Sigma training?
NDU's icollege offers several excellent programs: http://icollege.ndu.edu/.
USAWC offers the Defense Strategist Course: https://dde.carlisle.army.mil/curriculum.cfm.
NDU's icollege offers several excellent programs: http://icollege.ndu.edu/.
USAWC offers the Defense Strategist Course: https://dde.carlisle.army.mil/curriculum.cfm.
The NDU Information Resources Management College (NDU iCollege) prepares military and civilian leaders to optimize information technology management and secure information dominance within cyberspace.
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From what I am learning there is a Black Belt Six Sigma that runs a program at each RA MACOM.
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If you look here there is some info about this. I am going to try for this and see if the Army will provide the training. This is a great opportunity.
Lean Sigma Six: How does it work? | RallyPoint
I just found this when reviewing the list of approved correspondence courses. It looks like a quality program that has value inside and outside the military. I've read over some of the previous posts on this course. Trying to figure out if it is all online learning? Where is it accessed? And which courses and certifications are needed if I wanted it to be included on my ERB. Looking to improve myself in my spare time and show on my ERB that I...
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