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Airmen are earning RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T certifications.


Airmen can earn an RBLP® leadership certification online no matter where they are stationed globally.

Airmen can use Air Force COOL to pay for Building and Leading Resilient Teams exam prep training provided by our Authorized Education and Training Partners (see list below) and our Resilience-Building Leader Program (RBLP®certification exams. Check with Air Force COOL to determine eligibility requirements.

Eligible active-duty military and veterans can also use GI Bill® benefits to pay for the Building and Leading Resilient Teams exam prep training provided by our Authorized Education and Training Partners and our Resilience-Building Leader Program (RBLP®certification exams.

Air Force units can use SF182 and the government charge card to pay Building and Leading Resilient Teams exam prep training provided by our Authorized Education and Training Partners and our Resilience-Building Leader Program (RBLP®certification exams. Please visit our Government Employees page for more information.


Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® Certification Levels

RBLP
is for front-line supervisors.

Airmen at pay grades E4 and E5

RBLP-C
is for middle managers.

Airmen at pay grades O1, O2, and E6

RBLP-T
is for senior leaders.

Airmen at pay grades O3 and above; and E7-E9


Learn more about Certification Requirements

Complete the Certification Application


If you are using Air Force COOL to fund your certification, you will need to request an exam quote from RBLP® for the exam fee. You will also need a separate price quote for an exam prep course offered by one of our Authorized Education or Training Partners listed below. These training providers are also listed in the Air Force COOL website.

Learn more about the Air Force COOL Program 

Get answers to Airmen FAQs about Air Force Credentialing Assistance


Authorized Education and Training Partners

Get Building and Leading Resilient Teams exam prep training from our Air Force approved partners below.

The RBLP® series of leadership certification exams are administered by Resilience-Building Leader Program only. For exam prep training, we highly recommend these Authorized Education and Training Partners. Any other training providers listed by AF COOL as offering exam prep training for our certification exams is either NOT one of our partners or NOT highly recommended by us for Air Force customers.
Resilient Leadership SolutionsWebsiteLinkedIn ProfileMeet Luke Freshwater
Elite 9 Veteran Talent Acquistion ServicesWebsiteLinkedIn ProfileMeet Chris Thomas
Strategic Development GroupWebsiteLinkedIn ProfileMeet William Chestnutt
Georgia Southern UniversityWebsiteLinkedIn Profile
Creative Solutions A2ZWebsiteLinkedIn Profile
Courageous Leadership AllianceWebsiteLinkedIn Profile
Lifelong DevelopmentWebsiteLinkedIn Profile
People Always MindsetWebsiteLinkedIn Profile

Benefits of Certification

Global Reach

Airmen stationed all over the globe can earn an RBLP leadership certification because exam prep training and certification exams are conducted virtually by video conference.

Range of Experience

No matter where you are in your military career, you may benefit from getting a credential that is related to your Air Force training and experience.

Career Advancement

Earning a civilian credential may improve your prospects for assignments and promotion while you’re still in the Air Force. An RBLP leadership certification can be added to your official military record.

Civilian Translation

Credentialing can help translate your Air Force training, education, and experience into something that civilian employers recognize.

Attention Master Resilience Trainers!

For Airmen that are MRT qualified, or intend to become MRT qualified, the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® (RBLP®) certifications are an excellent complement to your MRT training.

The Master Resilience Training Course focuses on the critical characteristics of individual resilience.

The RBLP leadership certifications focus on the leader skills required to build and lead resilient teams.

Resilient Airmen (MRT) + Resilient Teams (RBLP)


MRT Course Competencies

• Self-regulation
• Optimism
• Mental agility
• Strengths of character
• Connection

RBLP Certification Competencies

• Create a positive climate
• Develop cohesion
• Provide purpose
• Facilitate team learning
• Support organizational learning