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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 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 Army COOL/CA to determine eligibility requirements.

The Army has approved promotion points for the RBLP series of leadership certifications for Soldiers competing for promotion to SGT and SSG.

Eligible active-duty military and veterans can also use GI Bill® benefits to pay for 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.

Army units may use SF182 and the government charge card to pay for 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.

Soldiers at pay grades
E4 and E5

RBLP-C
is for middle managers.

Soldiers at pay grades O1, O2, W1, and E6

RBLP-T
is for senior leaders.

Soldiers at pay grades O3 and above; W2-W5; and E7 – E9

Learn more about Certification Requirements

Complete the Certification Application


If you are using Army COOL and Credentialing Assistance (CA) 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 Army IgnitED website.

Use Full Credential Search to find the RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T leadership certifications.  

Learn more about the Army COOL Program 

Learn more about the Army Credentialing Assistance Program 

Get answers to Soldier FAQs about Army Credentialing Assistance


Authorized Education and Training Partners

Get Building and Leading Resilient Teams exam prep training from our Army 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 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 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, or intend to become MRT qualified, the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® (RBLP®) certifications via Army COOL and Credentialing Assistance 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 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