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Coast Guard Credentialing Assistance Program

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ALCOAST 177/22 ACN 011/22 COMDTINST 1540.10 CG CA User Guide CG COOL FAQ

Benefits of Credentialing

  • Many occupations are guided by certain professional and technical standards
  • The process of meeting these standards and earning official recognition is called credentialing
  • Civilian credentialing can contribute to military professionalism
  • Be recognized as a professional for your expertise
  • Be more competitive for advancement or promotion
  • Be more competitive for a civilian job, or earn a bigger paycheck when you separate or retire from service
  • Seamless transition into civilian employment

Earn Credentials Like…

  • AET / AMT: SpaceTEC® Certified Aerospace Technician Core
  • DC: CMCI Certified Construction Manager
  • EM / ET: ETA-I Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • CS: ACF Certified Executive Chef
  • IT: ICCP Certified Computing Professional
  • YN: HRCI Professional in Human Resources

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Voluntary Credentialing Program

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