Coast Guardsmen are earning the RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T certifications.
Coast Guardsmen can earn a leadership certification online no matter where they are stationed globally.
Coast Guardsmen can get reimbursed by Coast Guard COOL for the 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 Coast Guard COOL to determine eligibility requirements.
Learn more about using the CG COOL Loan Program offered by Coast Guard Mutual Assistance. The Coast Guard Foundation offers Grants that can help pay for your exam prep training and certification exam.
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.
Coast Guard units can 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.
Coast Guardsmen at pay grades
E4 and E5
RBLP-C
is for middle managers.
Coast Guardsmen at pay grade
O1, O2, and E6
RBLP-T
is for senior leaders.
Coast Guardsmen at pay grades O3 and above; W2-W4; and E7-E9
Learn more about Certification Requirements
Complete the Certification Application
Coast Guard COOL Links
Use Full Credential Search to find the RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T leadership certifications
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance CG COOL Loan Program
Learn more about the Coast Guard COOL Program
Review the Coast Guard COOL Funding FAQ
Authorized Education and Training Partners
Get Building and Leading Resilient Teams exam prep training from our 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.
Benefits of Certification
Global Reach
Coast Guardsmen 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 Coast Guard training and experience.
Career Advancement
Earning a civilian credential may improve your prospects for assignments and promotion while you’re still in the Coast Guard. An RBLP leadership certification can be added to your official personnel record.
Civilian Translation
Credentialing can help translate your Coast Guard training, education, and experience into something that civilian employers recognize.