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Advance your military or civilian IT career through Army Credentialing Assistance approved programs


Soldiers, get an industry-leading certification using your Army CA education benefits.

You are able to use $4,000 per year towards education related to your current military MOS, or to learn new skills to help you enter the civilian workforce.

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QuickStart Training

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QuickStart offers programs for your current military or future civilian career choices.


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Certifications listed below are approved by Army Credentialing Assistance.


 
 

Current Course Certifications
Approved For Army Credentialing Assistance


Certifications through QuickStart will assist you in obtaining better job opportunities as you transition from military service to the civilian workforce. Sharpen your skills, and make your civilian resume more competitive by showcasing your military MOS skills combined with a QuickStart IT training program.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Our online Cybersecurity program launches your career in cybersecurity.


CompTIA Security+ Certification

The CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 course covers the basic knowledge needed


(CEH) Certified Ethical Hacking Certification

Grow and expand your career in Certified Ethical Hacking, a course


CompTIA PenTest+ Certification

Our CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Course is an intermediate course


(CISSP) Certified Information Systems Security Professional

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)


CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Certification

QuickStart’s CompTIA CySA+ Certification Course is an


Cloud Engineering

Cloud Engineering

QuickStart’s online Cloud Engineering program will launch your cloud


Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Certification

Grow and advance your career with a comprehensive program that prepares


Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert Certification

This course is designed for Azure Solution Architects who advise stakeholders


Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification

The program will include basic cloud computing principles and


Data Science & Analytics

Data Science & Analytics

QuickStart’s online Data Science program will launch your


Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certification

This course will discuss the various methods and best practices that


AI/ML

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Our online Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning


Software Engineering

Software Engineering

Our online software engineering program will help you launch your career


IT Management

ITIL 4 Foundations Certification

ITIL® 4 serves as a guide in the IT management department in the


(CCNA) Implementing & Administering Cisco Solutions Certification

Designed for current system administrators and development operators looking


Project Management

Essentials of Project Management (PMP-V6) Certification

The PMP certification is one of the most essential certifications


 
 
 

The Process For Army Active Duty, National Guard, And Reserve Soldiers


If you are Active Duty Army, Army Reserve or National Guard personnel, you may be eligible for up to $4,000 of Financial Assistance from the Army Credentialing Assistance Program, which is part of the Army Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) service. Here's what you need to do:



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1. Schedule A Call

Schedule a call with our military program advisor. They will help guide you through all the different training options, and discuss what's right for you. Get answers to any questions you may have.

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2. ArmyIgnitED Account

If you haven’t already, create your ArmyIgnitED account. This portal assists you with managing your education and funding requests.

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3. Application Eligibility & Verification

Complete your CA application process and verify your eligibility. See our eligibility section below. Your CA application approval ensures that you will enroll into your desired learning program with government funding.

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4. Make QuickStart Your Provider

Through ArmyIgnitED, select QuickStart as your training provider and request Credentialing Funding Assistance. Course information such as start and end dates, and cost types may need to be uploaded for your request. 30 days prior to the start date of the course, your request will need to be submitted.

Approval To Learn!

5. Approval To Learn!

Once you have been approved for funding, QuickStart will help you achieve your professional and educational goals. Be ready to sharpen your skills with our online IT training programs and obtain an in-demand certification for your professional development. .



 
 

Am I Eligible For This Program?



To receive funding authorization for education costs, you must be Army Active-duty, National Guard or Army Reserve personnel. Eligibility is available under varying ranks for enlisted and officer service members. Soldiers may qualify for up to $4,000 of Financial Assistance from the Army Credentialing Assistance Program



Please Note: The U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of the Army are not affiliated with nor endorse QuickStart Learning, Inc.



 
 

Army Credentialing Assistance FAQs


 
 

Can the soldier pay for the education program upfront, and be reimbursed by Army Credentialing Assistance?

No, the rules of this program do not allow for soldiers to pay for a program and then be reimbursed from Army Credentialing Assistance. The process is as follows: Soldiers must submit a request for funding through Army Ignited, once processed the finance department will contact QuickStart Learning, Inc. to process the payment for your course, then our government admissions advisor will contact the soldier to give details about starting the online course.

If any course refunds are issued are they returned to the Army soldier?

No, course refunds are never issued back to the soldier. In situations where a course refund is warranted, the refund is always returned directly to the Army Credentialing Assistance finance department.



 
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