CERTIFICATION COURSES AT NO COST

Training Designed to Advance Your Tech Career

SkillStorm offers tech training for active, transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses to launch and accelerate their technology careers. 

Our programs offer students:  

  • 100% online training
  • Live, instructor-led seminars
  • Official curriculum and labs from 
  • Dedicated office hours
  • Access to materials for 1 year
  • No previous experience required

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In-Demand Certification Courses

SkillStorm’s instructor-led certification courses, approved for COOL funding and the MyCAA Scholarship, are designed to prepare service members, national guard members, reservists and military spouses for a successful career.

CompTIA 

These certifications are recognized as a measure of an individual's knowledge and skills in various areas of IT. Because of this, they are widely sought after in the industry. They serve as building blocks for many IT careers.

Courses Offered:

  • CompTIA A+ (8-week course)
  • CompTIA Security+ (8-week course)
  • CompTIA Project+ (8-week course)

Approved for MyCAA, Army COOL, Air Force COOL and Coast Guard COOL

AWS 

These certifications validate an individual's ability to design, deploy, and evaluate applications on AWS. These not only provide credibility, but also offer an industry-recognized way to showcase one's cloud expertise.

Courses Offered:

  • AWS Cloud Practitioner (4-week course)
  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate (8-week course)

Approved for Army COOL, Air Force COOL and Coast Guard COOL

AI 

Whether you're looking for specialization or a strong foundation, these certifications showcase that you are equipped you with the skills and practical knowledge needed to excel in the field of artificial intelligence. 

Courses Offered:

  • Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (4-week course)
  • Microsoft Azure AI Solutions (8-week course)

Approved for Army COOL, Air Force COOL and Coast Guard COOL

Project Management 

Optimize the leadership skills you gained in the military to spearhead all phases of project management. In addition, the course offers the 35 hours of project management exposure required to sit for the exam.

Course Offered:

  • PMI® Project Management Professional (8-week course)

Approved for Army COOL, Air Force COOL and Coast Guard COOL

Get Certified in Today's Most In-Demand Technologies

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Eligibility for Each Program

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Army

Active service members, National Guard members and the U.S. Army Reserve receive $4,000 annually.

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Air Force

Active service members, AF Guard, Reserves and Space Force are granted a one-time sum of $4,500. 

Coast Guard COOL

Coast Guard

Active duty, SELRES members, GS and WG civilian employees, are granted $4,500 annually. 

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MyCAA

Military Spouses can apply for the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship for up to $4,000.