Marines

Marine Corps COOL has approved the RBLP, RBLP-C and RBLP-T certifications.

The Marine Corps’ Credentials Program Office has a limited amount of certification exam voucher funds that may be used by enlisted personnel towards specifically-identified certifications and licenses. These vouchers will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Check with Marine Corps COOL to determine eligibility requirements for enlisted Marines (E4 to E9).

Military service members can earn their leadership certification no matter where they are stationed globally.

Our certification exams are conducted online.

Our Authorized Training Partners (ATPs) also offer instructor-led online exam prep training.

Because Marine Corps COOL does not fund exam prep training for certification exams, we have established the RBLP Sea Services Scholarship to cover the cost of RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T exam prep training at participating Authorized Training Partners (ATPs). Enlisted Marines using COOL funding for their exams are eligible. Scholarship funding is limited so apply now to get started.

Levels of Certification

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Our application takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Get quick approval via email.

RBLP
is for front-line supervisors.

Marines at pay grades
E4 and E5

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RBLP-C
is for middle managers.

Marines at pay grade
O1, O2, W1, and E6

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RBLP-T
is for senior leaders.

Marines at pay grades O3 and above; W2-W5, and E7-E9

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Marine Corps COOL does not fund certification for Officers.

Marine Corps units may use SF182 and the government charge card to pay for exam prep training and our certification exams for personnel at paygrades E4-E9 and all Officers.

Benefits of Certification

Global Reach

Marines 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 Marine Corps training and experience.

Career Advancement

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

Civilian Translation

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

See what they’re saying.

Marines who have earned certification through RBLP have a lot to say about the program.

As I soon will be preparing to transition into the civilian sector, I feel more prepared now than ever to be of service in my next career endeavor.

Cortez Brown

SgtMaj

In the over 31 years I’ve been on active duty, I must say that the RBLP-T certification program is by far the most comprehensive I’ve experienced.

James Porterfield

SgtMaj

Great certification. 100% would recommend to anyone professionally or personally. So enriched and fulfilled by the certification.

Jonathan Busby

SSgt

I can’t say enough about the Resilience-Building Leader Program. If you are in a leadership position, this certification program will enhance your skills exponentially!

Tomina Ward

MSgt

I’m excited to have been able to get certified under an outstanding program and connect to a network of professionals who genuinely care about how to make an organization better.