$2,000
Annual Army Credentialing Assistance cap per Soldier (FY2026)
myArmyBenefits — CA policy updateMilitary credentialing programs we support
CBT Nuggets training maps to the certifications DoD cyber workforce roles require, and our quotes are formatted to submit with branch Credentialing Assistance (CA) and COOL funding requests. Verify current vendor eligibility on your branch COOL portal.
- DoDM 8140.03 — Cyberspace Workforce Qualification baseline certifications for DCWF work roles
- Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) — $2,000/year per Soldier toward IT credentials (FY2026 cap; ArmyIgnitED command-approval required)
- Navy COOL & Air Force COOL — funded credentialing for Sailors, Airmen, and Guardians
- Marine Corps COOL & Coast Guard COOL — IT certification funding for Marines and Coast Guardsmen
- CompTIA Security+, CASP+, CySA+, CISSP — baseline certs for IA Technical and Management work roles
How CBT Nuggets supports military IT teams
Meet DCWF qualification on schedule
CompTIA Security+, CASP+, CISSP, CySA+, and Cisco CCNA — every baseline cert DoDM 8140.03 calls out for IA Technical and Management work roles, in a single team subscription.
CA & COOL-friendly quotes
Get a quote your Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Guardians, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen can submit with their Credentialing Assistance or COOL application — covering training and unlimited practice exams.
Per-Service Member completion records
Validated learning time and per-Service Member completion exports for command training officers, DCWF qualification tracking, and CA/COOL reimbursement documentation.
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