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Dr. S. K. Bhaskar, Vice Dean of Computer Information Systems and Technology of the Undergraduate School at UMGC
Dr. S. K. Bhaskar
  • Education
  • Cybersecurity

How a university professor’s program trains defense sector employees in cybersecurity

Dr. S. K. Bhaskar, discusses the relevance of cybersecurity training for the military community and how Service members can use their training toward education and certification.

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Michael Burgos, Retired Army Chief Warrant Officer
Michael Burgos
  • Veteran
  • Project Management
  • Army
  • Training

How a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer helps Service Members prepare for project management certification

PM-ProLearn instructor Michael Burgos blends his teaching and project management expertise to help Service Members prepare for the PMP and PMI-ACP certifications.

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Tim Dalhouse, Retired Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant
Tim Dalhouse
  • Veteran
  • Project Management
  • Marines
  • Training
  • Mentorship

How a retired Marine utilizes project management expertise

Retired Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant and PM-ProLearn founder Tim Dalhouse combines his project management experience in the military and civilian sector to create a relatable and successful training program for Service members seeking certification.

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David Denning, Sergeant First Class
David Denning
  • Active Duty
  • Special Forces
  • Cybersecurity
  • National Guard
  • Credentialing Assistance and Funding

Green Beret leverages funding benefits for near-continual cybersecurity training and certification

Sergeant First Class David Denning initially joined the Special Forces with hopes of pivoting from his early-career cyber work. His skillset and knack for navigating bureaucratic processes brought him back to the discipline.

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Master Sergeant Schlandria Edwards, United States Army
Master Sergeant Schlandria Edwards
  • Active Duty
  • Human Resources
  • Army

How an Army Master Sergeant advances The Army People Strategy through certification

Master Sergeant Schlandria Edwards, US Army, underscores the importance of partnerships between certification organizations and the United States Army.

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Jamila Evans, Cyber Battle Captain, United States Air Force
Jamila Evans
  • Active Duty
  • Cybersecurity
  • Air Force

How an Air Force Captain uses certification to assess unit competency

Captain Jamila Evans, USAF, offers advice for Service members seeking professional advancement in cybersecurity.

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Dr. Kenneth Hardy, Chief of Education Services, Army National Guard
Dr. Kenneth Hardy
  • Veteran
  • Education
  • Credentialing Assistance & Funding
  • Test Center Administration
  • Army
  • National Guard

How a retired Soldier leads education growth in the Army National Guard

Dr. Kenneth Hardy emphasizes the importance of credentials in creating well-rounded citizen-Soldiers in the National Guard.

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Zaida Jimenez, U.S. Army Veteran
Zaida Jimenez
  • Veteran
  • Credentialing Assistance & Funding
  • Test Center Administration
  • Army
  • National Guard

How a U.S. Army veteran helps Soldiers navigate credentialing assistance

Zaida Jimenez underscores the importance of certification to Soldiers with or without college degrees.

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Scott Johnson, Master Sergeant, United States Air Force
Scott Johnson
  • Active Duty
  • Project Management
  • Air Force
  • Mentorship

How an Air Force Master Sergeant leverages his own experience to help Service members get certified

Master Sergeant Scott Johnson discusses the importance of having a mentor during the certification process.

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William Johnson
William Johnson
  • Active Duty
  • Cybersecurity
  • Credentialing Assistance & Funding
  • Air Force

Airman uses certification to reinforce study habits, develop cybersecurity skillset

Staff Sergeant William Johnson took advantage of cybersecurity training and certification opportunities to develop lifelong learning habits and transition to an exciting new classification in the Air Force.

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Lisa Lenig, Retired Army National Guard
Lisa Lenig
  • Veteran
  • Healthcare
  • National Guard

How a retired Combat Medic and Eye Specialist makes a case for credentialing in health care and beyond

Lisa Lenig, ARNG, has a wealth of insight into how credentialing creates new opportunities for employment and career advancement.

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Staff Sergeant Leonard Lewis
Leonard Lewis
  • Active Duty
  • Army
  • Cybersecurity
  • Mentorship
  • NATO
  • Badging

Army Sergeant’s cybersecurity passion fuels career growth for himself and others

Staff Sergeant Leonard Lewis believes certifications and digital badging allow him to showcase his cybersecurity passion, proficiency, and professionalism to both military colleagues and civilian collaborators.

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Lieutenant Colonel Joe Marty, United States Army
Joseph Marty
  • Active Duty
  • Cybersecurity
  • Army

Army Lieutenant Colonel uses certification to pursue and support his cybersecurity passion

Lieutenant Colonel Joe Marty discusses the motivation behind and benefits of his ten certifications and their impact on his current role and future career goals.

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Elizabeth McCullough, Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Elizabeth McCullough
  • Army
  • Mentorship
  • Financial Management

USACE Chief Financial Officer uses certification to pay it forward

Elizabeth McCullough highlights the value and importance of professional financial management certification for both public and government roles.

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Captain Jason Miller, United States Army
Captain Jason Miller
  • Active Duty
  • Army
  • Financial Management

Certification helps an Army Captain advance his career in and out of uniform

Captain Jason Miller details his motivations and rewards for earning a financial management certification.

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Jose Mobley, Retired Air Force Master Sergeant
Jose Mobley
  • Veteran
  • Test Center Administration
  • Air Force

How one retired Air Force Master Sergeant influences future Airmen through certification

Jose Mobley, USAF, shares his perspective on the importance of credentialing for Service communities as he actively manages the test center at Eglin AFB in Florida.

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Parker Nielsen, caucasin male with red beard and glasses
Parker Nielsen
  • Education
  • Test Center Administration

National Test Center program manager uses certification to increase education value and career opportunities for military community members

Parker Nielsen had a fortuitous encounter with a professor years ago that changed his educational outlook.

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Justin Owens, Marine Corps Major
Justin Owens
  • Active Duty
  • Project Management
  • Marines

How a Marine Corps Major turned his military experience into civilian certification

Major Justin Owens highlights the alignment between his Marine Corps experience and Project Management Professional certification requirements.

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Nicholas Payne, Marine Corps Captain
Nicholas Payne
  • Active Duty
  • Project Management
  • Marines

How a Marine Corps Captain “stacks” certifications to continue learning and expanding his abilities

Captain Nicholas Payne has completed eight certifications while serving in the United States Marine Corps — and plans to get more.

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Britain Ragar, Air Force Reservist
Britain Ragar
  • Project Management
  • Air Force
  • Reserves

How certification helps an Air Force Reservist stand out in the civilian sector

Britain Ragar showcases the importance of certifications to job hunting and networking in the civilian sector.

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William (Bill) Rybczynski, Retired Marine
Bill Rybczynski
  • Veteran
  • Cybersecurity
  • Marines

How certification impacted the life of a retired Marine Master Sergeant

William (Bill) Rybczynski speaks about his credentialing experiences during his 20 years in the Marines and how they prepared him for success in the civilian sector.

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Sophia Sweeney, Retired U.S. Army First Sergeant
Sophia Sweeney
  • Veteran
  • Credentialing Assistance & Funding
  • Army

How a retired First Sergeant leads credentialing growth in the Army

Sophia Sweeney emphasizes the value of certification to the individual solider and the United States Army.

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Pablo Torres, Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Pablo Torres
  • Active Duty
  • Project Management
  • Marines

How a Lieutenant Colonel uses project management certification to benefit the Marine Corps

Lieutenant Colonel Pablo Torres explains how a Project Management Professional certification makes him a better asset for the Marine Corps.

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Dr. Eric Wright, Veteran Sailor and Guardsman
Dr. Eric Wright
  • Veteran
  • Project Management
  • Navy
  • National Guard
  • Training
  • Mentorship

How a veteran Sailor and Guardsman showcases the value of project management certification

Dr. Eric Wright uses his wealth of industry knowledge and perspective to run Vets2PM.

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Robert Zarp, Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE)
Robert Zarp
  • Cybersecurity
  • Department of Defence

DoD cloud server security analyst credits certification with easing career change and transition to management

Certifications have propelled Robert Zarp through his cybersecurity career, enabling him to master complex technical skills and approach challenges with a fresh perspective.

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