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Follow these Steps to use Army COOL/CA

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Step 1.

Apply for certification on the RBLP Leadership Certifications website. Our application is free and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. We recommend the following guidance for Army COOL funding:

  • RBLP is for paygrades E4-E6 (Aspiring and Frontline Managers)
  • RBLP Coach is for paygrades E6/E7, W1-W3, O1-O3 (Experienced Managers)
  • RBLP Trainer is for paygrades E7-E9, W3-W5, O3-O5 (Senior Managers)
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Hundreds of Active-Duty, Reserve, and Guard Soldiers have earned one of the RBLP Leadership Certifications since 2020. Connect with them on LinkedIn by searching RBLP, click the People tab, click Current company and enter U.S. Army.


Step 2.

Request Army CA funding for your certification prep training and certification exam at the same time. Army CA requires you to create a learning goal in Army IgnitED and provide two quotes, one for the prep course and one for the certification exam. Text RBLP Customer Support at 213-205-6100 for assistance.

Request a certification exam fee quote from RBLP.

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Our Army-approved Authorized Training Partners (ATPs) are listed on the Army IgniteEd website. On your CA funding request, enter a start date for both prep training and exam 45 days out. Request a quote for certification prep training from one of our Army approved training partners.


Our Army Approved Training Partners

The Army pays our Training Partners directly for the certification prep training. The Army pays the certification exam fee directly to RBLP. You will receive an exam voucher code from RBLP after the Army funds your exam.


How is Certification Prep Training Completed?

Prep training is conducted online via video conference.

You can train one-on-one or in a small group.

Instructors coordinate training dates and times to accommodate your busy schedule.

You can expect to complete your certification prep training within 2 weeks or less.

Schedule your exam promptly after completing certification prep training.

RBLP Certification Prep Training
3 hours with an instructor
RBLP Coach Certification Prep Training
4 hours with an instructor
RBLP Trainer Certification Prep Training
5 hours with an instructor


Step 3.

After receiving your funding notification, contact your RBLP Training Partner to schedule your certification prep training. Army CA typically funds prep training and certification exams approximately one week before the start date you selected. All of our Training Partners customize training schedules based on the students’ availability.


Step 4.

After you complete the prep training, schedule your certification exam using the voucher code sent by RBLP after the Army funds your exam. During scheduling, you are required to upload the training completion certificate provided by your instructor.


Plus, get College Credit!

The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends three semester hours of college credit for the RBLP Leadership Certifications.

American Council on Education (ACE) — RBLP credit recommendations

No COOL/CA Benefits?

Pay for prep training and certification exams using SF-182 and GPCC

Military units can pay for certification prep training and certification exams using Standard Form 182 (Request, Authorization, Agreement, and Certification for Training) and the Government Purchase Charge Card (GPCC). Text RBLP Customer Support at 213-205-6100 for assistance.