Department of the Navy Civilian COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line) Launches

The Department of Navy (DON) is committed to the professional development of its military and civilian personnel. DON Civilian COOL is the next step in the evolution of DON COOL, which focuses on civilian credentialing opportunities for military Service members in the Navy and Marine Corps. The new site is being developed so that civilian personnel can also identify certifications and licenses that provide professional growth opportunities in their career areas.

DON civilians can find both general information on credentialing as well as specific information on credentials related to their individual federal occupational series. Just like the functionality found on Navy COOL and Marine Corps COOL, after searching on a federal occupational series by either code or title, users will get a list of credentials related to most or some of their job duties. Clicking on a credential title in the list provides detailed information about that credential, including its description, eligibility requirements, exam topics, and recertification requirements.

The US Navy Credentials Program Office, Center for Information Warfare Training is developing DON Civilian COOL in phases. The first phase of development was done in partnership with the US Fleet Forces Command (USFFC). For the initial launch, the site includes the 35 federal occupational series in the USFFC. Additional federal occupational series and credential opportunities will be added on a monthly basis, so check back often.

You can access DON Civilian COOL from the DON COOL website or directly at DON Civilian COOL.