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Soldiers are earning the RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T certifications.


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

Soldiers can use Army COOL and Credentialing Assistance (CA) to pay for the RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T leadership certification exams. Check with Army COOL/CA to determine eligibility requirements.

Soldiers can also use Army COOL and Credentialing Assistance (CA) to pay for an instructor-led, synchronous Building and Leading Resilient Teams course (7 modules | 63 hours) to prepare for their certification exam. That course is available from our network of Authorized Education and Training Partners. See the list of Army approved training providers below.

The Army has approved promotion points to SGT and SSG for Soldiers that earn the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional (RBLP) certification. There is no cost to access the lessons for self-study. Get started today!

For Soldiers that are MRT qualified, the RBLP® leadership certifications are an excellent complement to your MRT training. See the side-by-side comparison below.


Resilience-Building Leadership Professional (RBLP)
is for front-line supervisors.

RBLP is for Soldiers at pay grades E4 and E5

Self-study option available!



Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Coach (RBLP-C)
is for middle managers.

RBLP-C is for Soldiers at pay grades O1, O2, W1, and E6

Exam prep course required.



Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Trainer (RBLP-T)
is for senior leaders.

RBLP-T is for Soldiers at pay grades O3 and above; W2-W5; and E7-E9

Exam prep course required.


Apply now and we will send you the exam fee quote required by Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) to start your funding request for the certification exam fee. Have you already applied but can’t find your exam fee quote? No problem! Request another exam fee quote.

You will need a separate price quote for the cost of a Building and Leading Resilient Teams exam prep course from one of our Army approved training providers listed. Each training provider sets their own pricing.

Eligible active-duty military and veterans can also use GI Bill® benefits to pay for RBLP® leadership certification exams and the Building and Leading Resilient Teams exam prep course.

Army units may use SF182 and the government charge card to pay for RBLP® leadership certification exams and the Building and Leading Resilient Teams exam prep course. Visit our Government Employees page for more info.


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Our Army Approved Training Providers

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 Army CA as offering exam prep training for our certification exams is either NOT one of our partners or NOT highly recommended by us for Army customers.
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Benefits of RBLP® Certification

Global Reach

Soldiers 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 Army training and experience.

Career Advancement

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

Civilian Translation

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

Attention Master Resilience Trainers!

For Soldiers that are MRT qualified, the RBLP® leadership 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 Soldiers (MRT) + Resilient Teams (RBLP®)


MRT Competencies

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

RBLP® Competencies

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