Find the Right Funding for Your Certification

VETS2PM PROGRAM FUNDING REFERENCE GUIDE
Program / Course Post-9/11 GI BillCh. 33 & 35Veteran Readiness & EmploymentCh. 31SpouseWorksScholarship AF COOLAir Force CG COOLCoast Guard Army CACredentialing Asst. GSA / GPCGov. Purchase
PMP / CAPM Prep CourseYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
PMI-ACP Prep CourseYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
CSP Program (MPLW) *YesYesNoNoNoNoYes
MPLC *NoNoNoNoNoNoYes
Post-9/11 GI BillChapters 33 & 35
  • PMP / CAPM Prep CourseYes
  • PMI-ACP Prep CourseYes
  • CSP Program (MPLW) *Yes
  • MPLC *No
Veteran Readiness & EmploymentChapter 31
  • PMP / CAPM Prep CourseYes
  • PMI-ACP Prep CourseYes
  • CSP Program (MPLW) *Yes
  • MPLC *No
SpouseWorksScholarship
  • PMP / CAPM Prep CourseYes
  • PMI-ACP Prep CourseYes
  • CSP Program (MPLW) *No
  • MPLC *No
AF COOLAir Force
  • PMP / CAPM Prep CourseYes
  • PMI-ACP Prep CourseYes
  • CSP Program (MPLW) *No
  • MPLC *No
CG COOLCoast Guard
  • PMP / CAPM Prep CourseYes
  • PMI-ACP Prep CourseYes
  • CSP Program (MPLW) *No
  • MPLC *No
Army CACredentialing Assistance
  • PMP / CAPM Prep CourseYes
  • PMI-ACP Prep CourseYes
  • CSP Program (MPLW) *No
  • MPLC *No
GSA / GPCGovernment Purchase
  • PMP / CAPM Prep CourseYes
  • PMI-ACP Prep CourseYes
  • CSP Program (MPLW) *Yes
  • MPLC *Yes

Many students pay nothing out of pocket for certification and training thanks to the programs listed above.
* MPLW — Master Project Leadership Workshop, onsite at Fort Bliss and Fort Campbell.
* MPLC — Master Project Leadership Course is onsite and currently limited to self-pay, workforce funding, or GSA/GPC.

Note — Feel free to contact your local workforce office to inquire about additional funding

Unit GPC (Government Purchase Card)

Military units can use the Government Purchase Card to pay for Vets2PM training, exam fees, and simulators—all using the SF‑182 form. Simply download the form and follow your unit’s approval process to get started.

AF COOL

Active-duty Air Force enlisted members can tap into AF COOL funding to earn project management credentials like PMP, PMI‑ACP, CAPM —at no out-of-pocket cost. Visit our dedicated AF COOL page for step-by-step support.

Army Credentialing Assistance (Army CA)

Active, Guard, and Reserve Soldiers can use Army Ignited’s Credentialing Assistance to cover project management certification training. Access your benefit through the Army Ignited portal or follow the link on our Army CA page.  Visit our dedicated Army CA page for step-by-step support.

CG COOL

Coast Guard members can access project management training funding through CG COOL. Visit our dedicated CG Cool page for step-by-step support.

Coast Guard Cool - Credentialing Opportunities On-Line

SpouseWorks (formerly MyCAA)

Military spouses are eligible to fund $4,000 ($2,000 per fiscal year) in certifications such as PMP, CAPM & PMI-ACP. Learn more and plan your training by visiting the SpouseWorks page.

GI Bill® (Post-9/11 & Montgomery GI Bill®)

If you’re using Post‑9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) or Montgomery GI Bill® (Chapter 30), you can be reimbursed for certification test fees and licensing. Visit our dedicated GI Bill® page for step-by-step support.

GI Bill - Find the Right Funding for Your Certification

VR&E (Veteran Readiness & Employment)

If you’re using VR&E (Chapter 31) you can be reimbursed for certification test fees and licensing, or for our MPLW program. Visit our dedicated VR&E page for step-by-step support.

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