Turn your service into a career
SMLA is proud to train those who served. SkillBridge training, Registered Apprenticeships and industry certifications, funded first through scholarships and veteran funding programs, so your earned benefits are the last resort, not the first.
First Army Career Skills Program Since 2013
Our admissions and career team are veterans. They look for scholarships and public funding first.
8 funding pathways · Approved training provider in Texas, Michigan and Nevada
Training that's covered
We use scholarships and veteran funding programs before your earned benefits. Most SMLA programs qualify for one or more of the sources below, and our team helps you confirm eligibility and apply.
DoD SkillBridge
Train with SMLA during your final months of service, full-time and at no cost to eligible service members, and transition straight into a civilian career.
SkillBridge FAQ (DoD)
Army Credentialing Assistance
Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) can cover certifications such as PMP and CompTIA while you serve. Request it through ArmyIgnitED; Army Credentialing Assistance lists which credentials match your MOS. Start your request early and tell us which class date you want.
Army COOL
Air Force & Navy COOL
Air Force and Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) can fund industry certifications that match your Air Force Specialty Code or Navy rating.
Navy COOL
MyCAA / Spouse Works
For military spouses: SMLA is an approved MyCAA provider. The SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA), through Military OneSource, can fund eligible programs.
SpouseWorks Scholarship on Military OneSource
WIOA (MI · NV · TX)
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds training toward in-demand credentials. SMLA is an eligible training provider through workforce boards in Michigan, Nevada and Texas.
MINGSTAP (Michigan National Guard)
The Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program helps Michigan Guard members pay for training at approved schools.
About MINGSTAP
VR&E
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) helps veterans with service-connected disabilities train for and find new careers. Ask us whether your VR&E plan can include an SMLA program.
VR&E on VA.govVA Benefits / GI Bill®
SMLA is approved for GI Bill® benefits through the Texas Veterans Commission. Use your earned education benefits toward approved certification programs and related exam costs.
See SMLA on VA's GI Bill® Comparison Tool
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligibility varies — our team helps you confirm and apply.
Your next mission
A High-Growth Career. We Have the Plan.
Earn industry-recognized certifications and march towards six-figure career paths using Veteran & Workforce funding.
SMLA Certification Programs
SAP S/4 HANA
Comprehensive training in enterprise resource planning & data management.
Dates, tuition & FAQServiceNow
Master the platform for digital workflows & enterprise management. Fastest growing platform!
Dates, tuition & FAQCompTIA
Fundamental IT skills including A+, Network+, and Security+
Dates, tuition & FAQPMP
Achieve Project Management Professional certification for leadership roles.
Dates, tuition & FAQArmy COOL
Use your Army Credentialing Assistance funding, through Army COOL, to earn industry certifications at no cost to you
Army Credentialing Assistance funds approved certifications that align with your MOS and future career path (Army COOL lists them), so you can earn credentials without paying out of pocket when approved.
Career Pathways
IT & Cybersecurity
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
Stackable certifications supporting IT & Cyber careers. Free AI Badge Credential.
CompTIA at SMLALogistics & Supply Chain
- CLA - Certified Logistics Associate
- CLT - Certified Logistics Technician
Ideal for 88 series/92 series/operations/logistics careers. Free Intro to SAP.
Logistics at SMLAProject & Operations Management
- CAPM - Certified Associate in PM
- PMP - Project Management Professional
For leadership, PM, & process improvement roles. Free Digital Mindset Badge.
PMP and CAPM at SMLA
Approved & Regulated By
Army COOL
Military OneSourceWIOADoD SkillBridge
Texas Workforce CommissionTraining and apprenticeships for veterans
Train before you separate, or earn while you learn. Every path here is approved and listed with its issuer on our Licenses and Approvals page.
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Transitioning military DoD SkillBridge training
Train full-time with SMLA during your last 180 days of service, at no cost to eligible service members.
DoD SkillBridge -
Fort Hood & Fort Bliss Army Career Skills Program
On-installation SAP S/4HANA cohorts three times a quarter under MOUs at Fort Hood and Fort Bliss, running since 2013.
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Earn while you learn Registered Apprenticeships
SMLA is a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship sponsor for four programs: SAP EWM, SAP TM, Project Manager and Cybersecurity.
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Enterprise software SAP Veterans to Work
An SAP education partnership with ASUG and the U.S. Army that trains service members and veterans on the ERP platform large employers run on. SAP lists SMLA among its Veterans to Work partners, and SMLA is also an SAP University Alliances member.
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IT and cloud ServiceNow Veterans to Work
SMLA is a ServiceNow Veterans to Work community partner. Army signal and IT specialties such as 25B, 25D, 25N and 25U map onto the roles this training prepares you for.
From your MOS to a ServiceNow career
How each pathway works
Straight answers on timing, eligibility and what each program pays for. Still unsure? Our team confirms eligibility with you.
DoD SkillBridge
When can I start SkillBridge training with SMLA?
No earlier than 180 days before your release from active duty, and only with written approval from your chain of command. Talk to your commander early, then tell us your separation date so we can match you to a class.
Army Credentialing Assistance
How do I request Army Credentialing Assistance for an SMLA class?
Find your credential on Army COOL, then submit your Credentialing Assistance request in ArmyIgnitED before the class starts. Tell us the class date you want and we'll send the course details your request needs.
Can Army CA pay for PMP training?
It can. Army Credentialing Assistance can cover certifications such as PMP. Check the credential on Army COOL, then request it in ArmyIgnitED. SMLA is a PMI Authorized Training Partner, and our PMP course prepares you for the exam.
Air Force & Navy COOL
How do I know if my certification qualifies for Air Force or Navy COOL?
Search your Air Force Specialty Code or Navy rating on COOL. It lists the credentials tied to your job and how to request funding. Send us the credential name and we'll tell you which SMLA program prepares you for it.
MyCAA / Spouse Works
Who can use the SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA)?
Spouses of active-duty, National Guard and reserve component service members on qualifying Title 10 orders, across all ranks and pay grades, according to Military OneSource.
What can MyCAA / SpouseWorks pay for?
Up to $4,000 toward a license, certification or associate degree, or continuing education to keep a license or certification current. SMLA's certification programs fall on the license and certification side.
WIOA (MI · NV · TX)
How do I use WIOA funding in Michigan?
Start at your local Michigan Works! service center. A WIOA case manager confirms your eligibility and approves training with an eligible provider such as SMLA.
How do I use WIOA funding in Nevada?
Start with EmployNV, Nevada's workforce system. Your local workforce office confirms eligibility and approves training with an eligible provider such as SMLA.
How do I use WIOA funding in Texas?
Start at your local Workforce Solutions office. Texas workforce boards fund WIOA training with providers on the state's eligible training provider list, and SMLA is one of them.
MINGSTAP (Michigan National Guard)
Who can use MINGSTAP?
Actively serving members of the Michigan National Guard. It covers tuition at accredited colleges, universities and vocational schools across Michigan, including professional certifications.
VR&E
Can my VR&E plan include an SMLA program?
VR&E helps with education and training when a service-connected disability limits your ability to work. Your VR&E counselor builds the plan, so tell them which SMLA program fits your career goal, and we'll send what they need.
VA Benefits / GI Bill®
Is SMLA approved for GI Bill® benefits?
Yes. SMLA is approved for GI Bill® benefits through the Texas Veterans Commission, and VA's GI Bill® Comparison Tool lists our Houston campus.
Army Career Skills Program
Where does SMLA run the Army Career Skills Program?
On installation at Fort Hood and Fort Bliss, under an MOU with each installation. Cohorts train on SAP S/4HANA three times a quarter.
SAP Veterans to Work: five Army veterans on what the program gave them (5 min, captions on).
We've got your six
Transitioning is more than a certificate. SMLA pairs your training with the wraparound support that helps veterans land — and keep — great careers.
- Résumé translation — service to civilian skills
- Interview prep & employer introductions
- On-base training at Fort Hood & Fort Bliss
- Alumni retraining & a Veteran Resource Hub
Start your transition with SMLA
Talk with a veterans career advisor about SkillBridge, VA benefits, and the certification that fits your next mission.
Or call (713) 977-0566
