Army COOL Training with TechSkills

At TechSkills, we help Soldiers maximize the full value of the Army Credentialing Assistance (Army CA) / COOL program, along with Tuition Assistance (TA), to turn military experience into Army-approved, nationally recognized civilian certifications. As an approved provider of vendor-certified training, we guide Active Duty Soldiers, Reservists, National Guard members, and Veterans through the Army funding process and deliver industry-aligned courses that directly support career progression, both in uniform and beyond it.

Whether you’re using Army COOL to earn a credential tied to your MOS, CA for professional certifications, or TA for continued education, TechSkills ensures your benefits are used efficiently to build in-demand skills that translate seamlessly into civilian careers.

Why Army COOL Matters

Earning certifications shouldn’t require taking leave or stepping away from your mission. TechSkills offers live, instructor-led certification training during evenings and weekends, allowing Soldiers to meet Army CA / COOL requirements without disrupting operational readiness.

The Army COOL program empowers Soldiers to pursue industry-recognized certifications and licenses that:

  • Validate your technical skills with civilian employers
  • Enhance your MOS-related expertise
  • Increase competitiveness for promotions and career progression
  • Support a smoother transition to civilian employment after service

Whether you’re strengthening your technical skillset for continued service or preparing for life after the Army, Army COOL funding helps reduce—or eliminate—out-of-pocket training costs while investing in your long-term success.

Service Branch

Funding Program

Funding Limit

Renewal Terms

Army

Credentialing Assistance (CA)

$2,000

Fiscal Year

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Army COOL-Aligned Certifications We Support

Vendor-certified courseware available to service members that aligns with Army COOL Funding limits

Each individual course listed below is priced at $1995 and can be fully covered by the US Army COOL Program. If you are interested in bundling courses or need to utilize a partial amount of your funding for any of the options below, please contact us

CompTIA

Security+

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Cisco

CCNA Networking Essentials

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Cisco

Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)

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EC-Council

Certified Network Defender (CND)

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Microsoft

AZ-104T00: Microsoft Azure Administrator

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Microsoft

AZ-500T00: Secure cloud resources with Microsoft security technologies

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TechSkills + COOL Funding = Career Acceleration

TechSkills is an official training provider for credentialing programs approved under DoW COOL and Credentialing Assistance funding. That means when you choose us, you’re partnering with a trusted leader offering:

  • Vendor-Certified Courses from industry leaders including Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, and more
  • Training that directly aligns with credentials listed on COOL funding lists
  • Comprehensive prep for certification exams that boost real-world job readiness

Why Army Service Members Choose TechSkills

Most training providers run classes during the workday. That doesn’t work if you’re on shift, in training, or supporting operations. TechSkills was built specifically for service members who need certifications but don’t have flexibility during duty hours. At TechSkills you get:

  • Our Robust Guaranteed to Run (GTR) Schedule
  • Hybrid & Remote Classroom Delivery
  • On-Demand & Asynchronous Learning
  • Live Virtual Classes Outside of the Duty Day: Including Night Courses & Weekend Offerings
  • Training Aligned to DoW COOL and Credentialing Assistance Policies
  • Pricing Designed to Fit Branch Funding Limits
  • No Long Programs, No Unnecessary Add-Ons

And because we are an official COOL training partner, you can confidently use your Credentialing Assistance (CA) benefits to cover the cost of your certification courses and exams - up to your allotted funding limits.