AF COOL | Vets2PM, Premier Authorized Training Partner in project management (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, and Scrum Master) certification and credential preparation courses.

30–60 Days

Funding request window: no later than 30 and no earlier than 60 days before your course start date

AFVEC

Educational goals and funding requests are all submitted through the AF Virtual Education Center

PMP · PMI-ACP · CAPM

These certifications also require an approved PMI application screenshot

Pursuing the PMP®?

The PMP has its own detailed AF COOL walkthrough — review it before you start.

BEFORE YOU START

What You’ll Need

An invoice from Vets2PM (generated at checkout with "Request An Invoice")
An approved PMI application screenshot — PMP, PMI-ACP, and CAPM only
An educational goal in AFVEC, approved by your supervisor within 7 days
A funding request in AFVEC for each invoice

THE PROCESS

Fund Your Certification in 5 Steps

1

Get An Invoice

Identify the certification you want by going to www.vets2pm.com/courses/
Select your certification and click “View Schedule & Pricing”
Review start and end dates, then click “Purchase” to add the course to your cart
Add exam fee (and study hall optional) to your order and click “Proceed to Checkout”
Complete your billing details (this sets up your account) and click the “Request An Invoice” radio button
Click “place order” and download the PDF for uploading into AFVEC

Note: AF requires you to include the exam fee on the invoice. The exam simulator (Study Hall) is optional.

2

PMI Application Screenshot (PMP, PMI-ACP, CAPM)

This requirement only applies to the PMP, PMI-ACP, and CAPM Certifications. You will need an approved application screenshot (with your name and date) uploaded to AFVEC along with your invoice from step 1. Learn how to apply with PMI here (only for PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP certifications) We recommend using the CAPM educational goal as it is auto-approved and not audited. Members can fund the PMP exam after the course and after PMI approves their PMP application. Note: More information on using the CAPM to fund the PMP certification can be found at https://vets2pm.com/afcool-pmp/

3

Educational Goal

Create your “educational goal” in AFVEC
Ensure your supervisor approves it within 7 days or it will be auto deleted.

Workaround: You can use the CAPM certification to get the PMP. We will train you to the PMP level.

4

Funding Request

Each invoice needs a funding request in AFVEC. Yes, you can have multiple funding requests against one educational goal. For example, 1) course only 2) exam simulator 3) exam fee.

Create your “funding request” in AFVEC
The testing center is “Pearson Vue” for PMI and HRCI certifications
The vendor is “Vets2PM, LLC.” Main Campus (some have had to use “Pearson Vue Testing Center Main Campus”)
Upload your invoice from step 1 (itemized)
Upload your PMI Approved Application screenshot (PMP and CAPM only) with name, pay now button, and PMI login credentials ALL VISIBLE.
Upload orders (TDY or permissive as needed)

Ensure your supervisor approves each funding request within 7 days or it will be auto deleted.

The CPO (education office) will need to approve it then it will flow to PA (purchasing agent). If it is with PA you are in good shape, if not, you need to work on something.

5

Payment

When AFCOOL has officially approved your funding request it will reflect pending PA until payment is made. They sometimes wait until the last minute.

Check your AFVEC to confirm your status often
Upon payment, AFCOOL and Vets2PM will notify you
You will need to pass your certification exam to clear your educational goal
- Take the passing notice to the base education office

Ready To Fund Your Certification?

Get your invoice, submit your AFVEC request, and we’ll handle the rest.