Navy COOL has approved the RBLP, RBLP-C and RBLP-T certifications.
The Navy COOL program is available to active-duty Navy and Navy Reserve, less Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), and Voluntary Training Unit (VTU).
Check with Navy COOL to determine eligibility requirements for enlisted Sailors (E4 to E9) and Officers.
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 Navy 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 sailors 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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is for front-line supervisors.
E4 and E5
is for middle managers.
O1, O2, W1, and E6
is for senior leaders.
Navy 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
Sailors 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 Navy training and experience.
Career Advancement
Earning a civilian credential may improve your prospects for assignments and promotion while you’re still in the Navy. An RBLP leadership certification can be added to your official military record.
Civilian Translation
Credentialing can help translate your Navy training, education, and experience into something that civilian employers recognize.
See what they’re saying.
Sailors who have earned certification through RBLP have a lot to say about the program.
This certification has helped me serve those I lead both as a Naval Officer and a Speaker, Coach, and Trainer.
Anthony Waite
LTThis certification is an amazing way to translate all the leadership training service members receive, which all too often doesn’t translate to the civilian sector well.
Brandon Andriot
CPOThe RBLP-T certification should be required for every new Chief Petty Officer in the Navy.
Cristopher Silva
MCPOI have strongly encouraged my superiors, peers, and subordinates to consider this certification program.
Daniel King
LTI have served in leadership positions for a long time (>20 years) and I can honestly say this certification process is one of the best I have been through. It really helped me to refocus on the highly important priority of building resilient teams to create learning organizations.
David Carter
CMC
Helpful links for sailors:
– Use Full Credential Search to find the RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T leadership certifications
– Learn more about the Navy COOL Program
– Review the Navy COOL Funding FAQ
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