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Passing an oral examination is required for each certification. Our certification exams measure standards of competence needed for effective performance in the applicable domains. We utilize oral certification exams because leadership knowledge and skills can be tested more effectively by oral exam than by written examination. The advantages of an oral exam include:

• Provides an opportunity to tailor questions specific to the examinee’s experience and current situation.
• Provides an opportunity to assess the examinee’s use of competency domain skills and knowledge to apply, analyze, and evaluate in specific situations.
• Provides flexibility to move from one topic to another as required.
• Provides an opportunity to probe the depth and breadth of the examinee’s skills and knowledge.

Training options:

• Purchase training from the Resilience-Building Leader Program. Coaching is conducted via one-hour video teleconference sessions and replicates the oral exam process. Using experiential learning techniques, the Certification Coaches on staff at the Resilience-Building Leader Program review each applicable competency domain with you in detail to ensure that you are well-prepared for the oral certification exam.
• Self-study by conducting research and reading about topics in the applicable competency domains. Start by reviewing the free exam prep courses in the courses section of this website. The Resilience-Building Leader Program does not require applicants to purchase any specific training as a requirement of the certification process.

The certification exams are issued orally in English by exam evaluators via Zoom video teleconference. Review the exam rating categories. You will receive your invite to the Zoom meeting via email within three (3) days of scheduling your exam. No special software downloads are required for the Zoom video teleconference exam. Review the exam policies prior to scheduling your exam.

U.S. Military Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) Program Office representatives fund exam prep coaching and certification exams here.