Coast Guard COOL Training with TechSkills

At TechSkills, we help you maximize the full power of your government COOL (Credentialing Opportunities Online) program, along with Certification Assistance (CA) and Tuition Assistance (TA), to turn your military experience into nationally recognized civilian certifications. As an approved provider of vendor-certified training, we guide service members and veterans through the funding process and deliver industry-aligned courses that directly support career advancement during and after military service.

Whether you’re leveraging COOL for credentialing, CA for professional certifications, or TA for continued education, TechSkills ensures your benefits are used efficiently to build in-demand skills that translate seamlessly into the civilian workforce.

Why COOL Matters

Getting certified shouldn’t mean asking for leave or missing work. TechSkills offers live, instructor-led certification training in the evenings and on weekends, so you can meet DoW requirements and advance your career without disrupting your mission. The DoW’s COOL initiative empowers Service members to pursue industry-recognized certifications and licenses that:

  • Validate your technical skills with civilian employers
  • Enhance your specialty on duty
  • Increase competitiveness for promotions
  • Smooth your transition to civilian careers after service

Whether you’re aiming to strengthen your technical skillset or prepare for post-service opportunities, COOL funding helps reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket training costs.

Service Branch

Funding Program

Funding Limit

Renewal Terms

Coast Guard

Coast Guard COOL

$4,500

Fiscal Year

Coast Guard COOL-Aligned Certifications We Support

Vendor-certified courseware available to service members that aligns with Coast Guard COOL Funding limits

Each individual course listed below is priced at $1995 and can be fully covered by the USCG COOL Program. If you are interested in bundling courses or need to utilize a partial amount of your funding for any of the options below, please contact us

CompTIA

Security+

Cisco

CCNA Networking Essentials

Cisco

Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)

EC-Council

Certified Network Defender (CND)

Microsoft

AZ-104T00: Microsoft Azure Administrator

Microsoft

AZ-500T00: Secure cloud resources with Microsoft security technologies

Multi-Vendor

Bundling Options Available

TechSkills + COOL Funding = Career Acceleration

TechSkills is an official training provider for credentialing programs approved under DoW COOL and Credentialing Assistance funding. That means when you choose us, you’re partnering with a trusted leader offering:

  • Vendor-Certified Courses from industry leaders including Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, and more
  • Training that directly aligns with credentials listed on COOL funding lists
  • Comprehensive prep for certification exams that boost real-world job readiness

Why Coast Guard Service Members Choose TechSkills

Most training providers run classes during the workday. That doesn’t work if you’re on shift, in training, or supporting operations. TechSkills was built specifically for service members who need certifications but don’t have flexibility during duty hours. At TechSkills you get:

  • Our Robust Guaranteed to Run (GTR) Schedule
  • Hybrid & Remote Classroom Delivery
  • On-Demand & Asynchronous Learning
  • Live Virtual Classes Outside of the Duty Day: Including Night Courses & Weekend Offerings
  • Training Aligned to DoW COOL and Credentialing Assistance Policies
  • Pricing Designed to Fit Branch Funding Limits
  • No Long Programs, No Unnecessary Add-Ons

And because we are an official COOL training partner, you can confidently use your Credentialing Assistance (CA) benefits to cover the cost of your certification courses and exams - up to your allotted funding limits.