AF Cool
Welcome to the AF Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AF COOL) website! This important addition to the Air Force Virtual Education Center will help airmen navigate through the various civilian credentialing opportunities that are available for their control/duty AFSCs.
AF COOL provides a one-stop for airmen to explore credentials recognized by the civilian community that can enhance airmen’s current performance in their AF job as well help prepare for civilian employment. Please review all the tabs as each has important information for the successful completion of an AFSC-related credential.
If you have any questions, please contact the Air Force COOL program office at DSN 749-5115, COM 334-649-5115, or email at CCAF.cool@us.af.mil
Go to AF COOL homepage: https://afvec.us.af.mil/afvec/af-cool/search Search Credentials by the following name:
Basic Airmen Eligibility Criteria
The AF COOL is a Total Force enlisted program. It includes all enlisted AFSCs for active duty, AFRES, and ANG. Funding will be provided for ADAF, AFRES, and ANG members on Title 10 or Title 32 (502F) active duty orders. AFRES and ANG members not on Title 10 orders may receive payment from their respective components. Funding will not exceed a maximum of $4,500 per lifetime per airman.
Enlisted ADAF, AFRES, and ANG component members desiring to participate in the Air Force COOL program must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Eligible Airmen may attain only one credential at AF expense. The AF will only pay for the exam(s) necessary for that one credential. Senior NCOs (E-7 through E-9) may also be eligible for a leadership credential. The maximum allowable lifetime benefit per airman is $4,500. This includes the Sr NCO leadership credential and any recertification’s (if applicable and with certain restrictions). Some exams may be very expensive while others are relatively cost-effective. Regardless of the cost, airmen may only receive one AFSC-related credential and, if eligible, one leadership credential.
Airmen who fail their certification exam(s) are not eligible for retesting and cannot choose another certification until their updated grades for the previous exam(s) have been submitted. It is imperative that airmen choose a credential wisely and prepare for the exam. For more information, consult your AF COOL Credentialing Program Office (CPO) at the contact information listed below.
On the AF COOL Homepage, after ensuring that you are logged in, select the “Search AFSC Related Credentials” screen and you will see the AFSC specific credentials that you are eligible for that AF COOL will pay for on your behalf.
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Upon completion of step 1, step 2 offers you the opportunity to select the credential that best suits your career progression needs. Review the AFSC related credentials that are funded by AF COOL and select the credential that most suits your need.
Once you have selected the credential of your choosing, an email will be sent to your supervisor to validate your eligibility criteria for the selected credential. While your supervisor is reviewing your credential request, please utilize step 3 to assist you in preparing to accomplish your funding request, which will be accomplished in step 4.
Review the exam(s) necessary to complete the credential. Review the gap analysis, the credentialing agency’s homepage and the resources page to ensure you have the required knowledge to successfully pass the exam(s), as well as any requirements the credentialing agency may require prior to payment. Ensure that you upload the required supporting documentation, i.e. EPRs, applications, prerequisite certifications, FAA Form 8610-2 (FAA Tickets to test) or CCAF awarded Certificate of Eligibility, etc. (files must be under 4MBs and one of the following file types: .pdf, .xls, .slsx, .doc, or .docx). Once you are ready to test, go to step 4.
Click on the “Start a Funding Request” on the right hand side bar. Follow the prompts to complete the funding request application. You will need the following information from the credential web site:
Once you complete the application, an email will be sent to your supervisor who will review the request and approve or disapprove the application. You will be notified via email once this action is completed.
The approved funding request is then electronically routed to the AF COOL office who will make the payment on your behalf. The CPO Purchase Agent will email/call you if necessary prior to making the payment within 3 business days.
Take the exam(s) and follow up with the AF COOL CPO to ensure your scores are reported to close out your educational goal. Once the AF COOL CPO receives your grades, they will email you to notify you that your educational goal has been completed and send you a voluntary End-of-Course Survey. This survey will be used to better assist the AF COOL Program in providing a better service for future applicants. For further support, please contact the AF COOL CPO at DSN 749-5115, COMM (334) 649-5115 or CCAF.COOL@US.AF.MIL
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