Army Credentialing Assistance (ArmyIgnitED)

Who is eligible for Army CA?

The CA program is available to enlisted, warrant officers, and officers in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Army National Guard/U.S. Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

Army CA Program Overview

Take advantage of a great opportunity to pay for credentials that can enhance your skills and qualifications both during and after military service! The Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) Program can pay for courses and exams that lead to industry-recognized civilian credentials in an occupational area of your choice. You may use this program to enhance your skills, either in your current MOS, or in an occupation you would like to pursue when you leave military service. You can request CA funding for any credential listed on Army COOL.

What Are The Requirements For Army CA?

To utilize the ArmyIgnitED program you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must have completed IADT (AIT, WOBC or BOLC)
• Cannot be flagged
• Must have a GoArmyEd or ArmyIgnitED account and cannot be on hold (Acceptable holds: Tier, GPA, Civ.Ed, Student Agreement)
• Must complete the course prior to separation or ETS

How do I apply for Army CA?

All Credentialing Assistance (CA) requests will be processed through armyignited.com. Eligible Soldiers must submit CA requests at least 45 business days prior to the start date of the training or exam they are interested in. Submit a form to talk to us for guidence.

What is the Army CA limit?

You can work on any credential listed in Army COOL, concurrently or sequentially up to your TA/CA fiscal year limit of $2000. You must submit a separate CA request for each course and/or exam required for a credential at least 45 business days prior to the course or exam start date.

Air Force COOL

Who is eligible for Air Force COOL?

The AF COOL program is available to enlisted members of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve. You must hold a 5-skill level in your Primary AFSC, have supervisor approval, and meet other eligibility requirements such as a current passing fitness test and no adverse personnel actions.

Air Force COOL Program Overview

Take advantage of a powerful opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications that boost your professional value during your military career and beyond! The Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AF COOL) program covers the cost of courses, exams, and related fees for approved credentials. You can pursue certifications aligned with your current AFSC, a future civilian career, a leadership role, or an awarded academic degree. All eligible credentials must be listed in the AF COOL catalog and approved through the AFVEC system.

What Are the Requirements for Air Force COOL?

To utilize the AF COOL program, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be an enlisted member of the Air Force, Space Force, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve
• Hold a 5-skill level in your Primary AFSC
• Have a current passing fitness assessment
• Not be on a Control Roster, have a UIF, or a Referral EPR
• Have an approved credentialing goal in AFVEC
• Receive supervisor approval
• Complete the credential while on active duty or Title 10/Title 32 (502f) status for Reserve/Guard members

How Do I Apply for Air Force COOL?

All Air Force COOL funding requests are submitted through the Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC). Eligible Airmen must apply at least 30 days before the start date of their course or exam. The application must include an approved credentialing goal, itemized cost estimate, and supervisor approval.

What is the Air Force COOL Funding Limit?

AF COOL provides up to $4,500 in lifetime funding for eligible enlisted Airmen and Guardians. This can be used for exam fees, prep courses, books (up to $500 per credential), application fees, and recertification. You must submit a separate AF COOL request through AFVEC for each course or exam, at least 30 days before the start date.

SF-182 / Government Purchase Card (GPC)

Who is SF-182/GPC eligible for?

This funding option is ideal for:

• DoD Civilians
• Active-Duty Military (using command or unit-funded training)
• Federal Employees (eligible for career development funds)

SF-182/GPC Overview

Your organization can cover the full cost of training, including:

• Live instructor-led course tuition
• Digital and physical course materials
• Official exam voucher
• Administrative fees, if applicable

How SF-182/GPC Works

1. Request a Quote – We’ll provide an itemized quote tailored to your training needs and funding method.
2. Submit SF-182 Form – Submit your completed SF-182 to your supervisor or training office for approval.
3. Payment Processed – Once approved, your agency can pay via GPC or direct electronic invoice.
4. Start Training – Once payment is received or confirmed, your seat is secured and your materials are shipped or emailed.

Need Help With the Paperwork? We’ve worked with hundreds of federal and DoD training offices. We’ll help you:

• Fill out SF-182 forms properly
• Ensure itemization and WAWF/GPC language is correct
• Provide W-9s, DUNS, and SAM.gov registration info upon request

GSA Schedule Training Procurement

Who It’s For?

The GSA Schedule is ideal for:

• Federal Agencies
• DoD Commands and Installations
• Government Training Coordinators and Program Managers

Key Benefits

Pre-Negotiated Pricing
Transparent, discounted rates approved for government use

Streamlined Procurement
No open competition required — order directly through your procurement office

FAR-Compliant
Fully aligned with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Your mission is critical. Your training partner should be too.
Let’s simplify your procurement process and deliver guaranteed certification success.

Use Cases

1. Command-wide cybersecurity upskilling
2. Enterprise-level certification rollouts
3. Meeting DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance
4. Workforce modernization and career development initiatives

Let’s Get Started

Need a GSA quote or help initiating the procurement?

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Or email info@ericreedlive.com and mention your agency’s GSA needs.

We’ll provide:

• Our GSA Schedule contract number
• Itemized quotes
• Required documentation (W-9, SAM.gov, DUNS, etc.)

Unit Training & Command-Funded Group Enrollments

Who It’s For

• Military Units and Commands
• DoD Offices and Directorates
• Federal Cybersecurity and IT Teams

Whether you’re meeting compliance standards or building cyber capability across your organization—we deliver the training to get you there.

Training Formats

Choose the delivery option that fits your operational tempo:

• Live Virtual or Hybrid Training
  Instructor-led sessions in real-time, accessible from anywhere
• On-Demand Training
  Self-paced with integrated labs and 1-on-1 coaching available
• Customized FastTrack Exam Prep
  Condensed, no-fluff prep for teams who’ve already taken authorized training

Pocurement Options

We support all major federal funding and acquisition paths:

• Government Purchase Card (GPC)
• SF-182 Authorized Training
• GSA Schedule Procurement

Need help choosing the best method for your organization? We’ll guide you through it.

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Ready to bring Eric Reed Cybersecurity Training to your command or team?

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Or email us directly at info@ericreedlive.com for custom pricing, format options, and support documents.

DoD 8570 Training

This replaces the DoD 8570 Directive, also known as the Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program.

DoD Directive 8140 and FISMA regulations require all personnel working with secure government networks to be certified in security measures. Personnel performing information assurance functions must obtain and carry an approved certification required for their position category or specialty and level. Certifications are required for Technical, Management, CND, and IASAE classifications.

The Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act, requires all federal agencies to develop a cyber workforce assessment program for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) standard, the basis for both DoD Instruction 8140 and the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act signed into law.

The most common certifications included in the DoD Directive 8570.01 include A+, Network+, Security+, CEH and CISSP.