The Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) Program pays 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.
Army Credentialing Assistance program provides $2,000/year per soldier. All Active Duty, Army National Guard, and United States Army Reserves of all ranks, Enlisted, Noncommissioned Officers, Officers and Warrant Officers qualify.
Training Course (Online)
Developed by an Olympic Coach, the material in this training can be immediately used, scaled and seamlessly integrated into any training routine or as a stand alone running training. The course includes theory and practice, and provides full sets of technique drills, exercises and follow-along routines. It also offers guidance for running in combat boots and rucking.
Easily customizable, it works well for personal, 1-on-1 and group training.
Recommended for: Enlisted, Enlisted Leaders, Senior Leaders
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Certification Exam (Online)
The Certified Running Technique Specialist (Pose Method) credential is for any individual who needs be able to provide an effective instruction on running skill, analyze and correct technique deficiency and provide feedback. In the military, this credential is most useful to those in positions of leadership. In line with injury prevention, readiness and human performance optimization initiatives, this certification enables the recipients with a critical skill to support and promote injury prevention and physical readiness. Industry-recognized credentials are often the key to a successful transition to civilian employment.
Recommended for: Enlisted Leaders, Senior Leaders
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Our online quote form allows to select individual quotes for the Training Course or the Certification Exam, or both. Fill out one form and make your selection.
CA can be authorized for the payment of
Study materials and training courses are covered by Army COOL.
There are two comprehensive options to prepare for the certification exam:
The online master course is also approved for 20 Continuing Education hours for Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers.
10 Promotion Points
Star Credential
MOS + ASI Related
Watch the step by step guide below on how to request funding for the Pose Method of Running skill training published in the US Army Holistic Health And Fitness Field Manual (FM 7-22) and Holistic Health And Fitness Drills And Exercises Army Techniques Publications (ATP 7-22.02).
The Certified Running Technique Specialist (Pose Method) credential is aligned with the Soldier Common Core (MOS) and P5 Master Fitness Trainer (ASI). The Pose Method of Running courses have been taught and used by the military since 2008.
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Eligible for Credentialing Assistance
This credential – Certified Running Technique Specialist (Pose Method) – is eligible for CA (Credentialing Assistance)
Military Service Obligation
Service Obligation (Enlisted): None
Service Obligation (Commissioned Officers): None
The service obligation for the CA program has been removed. This applies to all CA requests submitted and/or completed on or after 13 October 2021. CA request end date in ArmyIgnitED must reflect a date of 13 October 2021 or after.
CA requests completed prior to 13 October 2021 must still complete the applicable service obligation incurred at that time; Regular Army, AGR, and mobilized commissioned officers (under Title 10 or Title 32 authority) incur an Additional Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) of two years and Reserve Component officers (USAR and ARNG) incur a Reserve Duty Service Obligation (RDSO) of four years. The CA military service obligation commences on the ending date of each course for which CA was approved.
To learn more, read the complete Memorandum: Updates to Army Credentialing Assistance Policy
Promotion Points
Certification Exam = 10 promotion points
In a continuing effort to improve the enlisted promotion system, the Army G1 has approved the initiative to award promotion points for certifications to Soldiers competing for promotion to Sergeant and Staff Sergeant. Click here to read more.
How Promotion Points are Awarded
Does the Credential Need to be Related to Your MOS or AOC?
No.
All eligible Soldiers (enlisted, warrant officer, and officer) may use CA to earn any credential listed on COOL, even if it is not related to your MOS or AOC.
Approved Funding Programs
Active duty Army enlisted members, or reservists and National Guard members on title 10 or title 32 orders respective. The Army COOL office will determine institution acceptance. This program pays for credentials that complement the student’s Army career.
Active duty Army enlisted members, or reservists and National Guard members on title 10 or title 32 orders respective. The Army COOL office will determine institution acceptance. This program pays for credentials that complement the student’s Army career.
Active duty Army enlisted members, or reservists and National Guard members on title 10 or title 32 orders respective. The Army COOL office will determine institution acceptance. This program pays for credentials that complement the student’s Army career.
ArmyIgnitED 2.0 is the training management system for Army Civilians to apply for funding in support of their training. Funding is available to Army Civilians to apply for competitive professional development training, education, and leader development events. This program pays for training that compliments the Civilian career.