Army Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) helps Army Service members find information on certifications and licenses related to their military occupation and civilian careers.

FY23 Credentialing Assistance Requests

The Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) Program launched the upgraded ArmyIgnitED portal on October 25, 2022. Soldiers will be able to request CA funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The web address is https://www.armyignited.army.mil/.

Retired Service members are not eligible to participate in Army COOL.

Army COOL Website:
https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/index.html

DoD COOL Website:
https://www.cool.osd.mil/

Army COOL Fact Sheet:
https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/docs/Army_COOL_vs_Army_CA_10_MAY_2022.pdf

ArmyIgnitED:
https://www.armyignited.army.mil/

https://www.armyignited.army.mil/student/public/welcome

Army Regulation 621-5:
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ARN4227_R621_5_FINAL.pdf

Army's Credentialing Assistance Policy:
https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/docs/army-ca-policy-revision-20221014.pdf