What courses should I take on ALMS, or JKO, to better myself as a soldier/ 14G?

2016-08-24T11:39:11-04:00

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2016 1:35 PM

2016-08-24T13:35:06-04:00

I would hit up all the basic ones like Driving Safety, Anti-Terrorism, SHARP, etc. Then try and find ones related to your MOS or something that your unit does. Like me for example I'm in S-1, I'm legal and don't know much about 42A but I'm trying to learn some of it.

Then if you get done with all that and if you're finished with SSD1 I'd just starting doing random ALMS that peak your interest in your spare time.

I'd link up with an NCO though, they might have better suggestions for you.

Also make copies of any of the certs you complete.

Response by CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2016 6:15 PM

2016-08-25T18:15:25-04:00

Honestly, past the 350-1 requirements every unit will have. You're ADA as I am so you'll be hitting those up harder than a senior citizen at the bingo hall.

Start early with trying to max your correspondence courses. I'd look to your senior soldiers who are working towards getting promoted who might know which classes give the best point / time ratio to get that number up there.

You'll need do it anyway because once you're done with SSD1 and you stay current on that 350-1 your first line ought to start hammering you about those hours anyway and you should see it as a magic bullet in your developmental counselings.

Makes you look boss when you look at trying to go to the promotion board / BLC.

EDIT: Never seen a JKO / ALMS or otherwise online course training material that would actually make you "better at your MOS" that's going to come down to just doing your job.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2016 11:28 AM

2016-12-31T11:28:24-05:00

ALMS is where you can get the points however there are courses available thru ATARRS if you have the time take the ADSO course

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2017 10:28 AM

2017-02-12T10:28:55-05:00

JKO now has a column stating whether a course is worth DL points. I'd suggest searching words relating to leadership and communication. Otherwise, there's also plenty on Skillport.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2018 11:41 AM

2018-05-08T11:41:12-04:00

I've found taking courses on Skill Port is far more helpful for mos-related training. While you aren't a 25-series, taking some of their courses could help the most. CompTIA A+ and Network+ are good starts. As well as Cisco basic courses. They are bland, but they teach you how some of your equipment (switches, routers, networks) work, but how to fix and integrate them better.