Veteran Transition - Training, Certification & Job Hunting Consultation

'Veteran Transition' - Returning to civilian life can pose challenges for the men & women with an armed forces background. Through assistance, awareness, and advocacy, organizations/corporates providing many opportunities and resources for veterans and their families. With multiple support networks and the tools available, veterans can confidently choose the desired career and aim for a successful transition to civilian life.

It is an honor for Certification Planner, LLC, and we are incredibly delighted to announce the "Power to Heroes" program for 2021. An initiative by our CEO, Suhaan Kkhanna, has witnessed tremendous success in the past four years. Many of our veteran students have learned new skills or found jobs in fortune 500 companies. Along with offering guaranteed to run training and certification programs every week in over 120 cities in North America, we take this as a responsibility to assist our veterans in transitioning to civilian life post-retirement.

Difficulties faced by Veterans

There are numerous challenges faced by veterans while shifting to civilian life. Every veteran during the transition period goes through specific challenges. Some general challenges are listed below:

Intending to join the workspace: Civilian job for a veteran is quite challenging. A veteran will have to learn a new skill or, even better, get a professional certification to stand out from the crowd and utilize military skills in civilian terms—generally, a veteran with professional accreditation. So, the outline with a professional certification can grab many eyeballs from many organizations.

Joining the previous job: Resuming the career after deploying as a military service member can be difficult, which may include learning a new skill, adjusting to professional changes, adjusting to the new position.

Adjusting to ambiguity: The habit of living in the military includes a transparent chain of commands. In civilian life, a veteran has to set his life structure and adjust to the environment with more ambiguity.

Adjusting to civil life and work: The civilian life and work environment differs from the military environment. The commanding nature of a veteran might not work well in the civilian workplace. The softness in the behavior becomes essential in the civilian workspace. The workplace lingo might be quite challenging to adjust.

Creating social community:  The social community outside the military campus is quite different and becomes challenging for veterans and their families. Like-minded families, the discipline and unity among people from other parts of the country will be quite different outside the military campus.

How can Professional Certification help Veterans?

Having the required academic and professional qualifications will help them achieve a progressive career in the corporate world. After a certain service period in the military, the veteran needs to update the current market's knowledge. Professional certifications like PMP, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL 4, Agile and Digital Marketing act as a shorter runway to crack interviews, build confidence in employers/recruiters, and get suitable jobs. Professional certifications demonstrate strong skill sets and real-world experience in the industry with a highly competitive and growing civilian career.

Are you a veteran looking for professional certifications? You are in the right place. Take a look at the ‘Power of Heros’ Program by Certification Planner. Have a look at the current offering and select a course best suited for you.

Lean Six Sigma Certification:

Lean Six Sigma Certification is one of the most sought certifications in quality management. The US army has already used the lean six sigma methodologies. Veterans can excel in their careers with the credentials of Lean Six Sigma Certifications. The military organizations use lean six sigma for continuous improvement in operation, administrative, science and technology, and support functions. The US army has saved billions of dollars, reduced redundant operations methods, increased quality standards of products, and completed projects on time.

Dates: March 13th, 14th & 20th, 21, 2021

• Four days of a live instructor-led online classroom
• CP Dual LSS study guide - lifetime access
• 800 Practice test questions & answers
• Live session recorded video - lifetime access
• CP Dual LSS Green & Black online exam voucher
• 60 PDUs certificate
• Additional resources
• Veteran Transition - Job Hunt Session

PMI - Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)

PMI-ACP is one of the essential certifications for military veterans in Project Management. It validates the knowledge of agile practices. Agile methodology is taking over in all the industries. The quick decision-making skill is already vital in military veterans. PMI-ACP certification will help them secure a job easily familiar with the latest technique such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Extreme Programming (XP), and test-driven development.

Dates: March 13th, 14th & 20th, 2021

• Three days of a live instructor-led online classroom
• CP PMI-ACP study guide - lifetime access
• 500 Practice test questions & answers
• 21 Contact hours certificate
• Live session recorded video - lifetime access
• Exam application & booking assistance
• Additional resources & materials
• Veteran Transition - Job Hunt Session

ITIL 4 Foundation

ITIL4 Foundation certification will be an entirely new door opened for veterans. An entry-level certification in the field of IT Service management demonstrates the knowledge of the IT services in 4 dimensions of service management in ITIL4:

• Organization and People
• Value Streams and Processes
• Partners and Suppliers
• Information and Technology

There are many benefits of getting certified in the ITIL4 Foundation. Accreditation by AXELOS, worldwide recognition, increase in employability, higher job opportunities, higher salary, and chance to learn the common language of ITSM to acquire a job globally.

Dates: March 20th & 21st, 2021

• Two days of a live instructor-led online classroom
• AXELOS official study guide - lifetime access
• CP Customized Study Guide - lifetime access
• 2 Official practice tests
• Live session recorded video - lifetime access
• ITIL4 Foundation online exam voucher with 1-year validity
• 16 PDUs certificate
• Additional resources & materials
• Veteran Transition - Job Hunt Session

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PMP is an ideal certification for veterans. With a strong strategic vision and clear communication skills, veterans possess all the qualities to become project managers. Veterans generally have experience in handling complex projects. These skills help them to become an ideal project manager. Civilian jobs demand the transfer of the same skills developed in the military. Earning PMP certification will allow them to enter any industry across the world. PMP credentials provide worldwide recognition as PMI accredits it. The globally accepted project management certification will enable veterans to enter the corporate world quickly.

Dates: March 27th, 28th & April 03rd, 04th, 2021

• Four days of a live instructor-led online classroom
• PMI Official PMP study material
• Official PMP practice tests
• 35 Contact hours certificate
• Live session recorded video - lifetime access
• Exam application & booking assistance
• Additional resources & materials
• Veteran Transition - Job Hunt Session

How to enroll in the Power of Heroes Program?

• Step 1: Select and preview the course offerings.
• Step 2: Contact Samaira Keith at Samaira@certificationplanner.com
• Step 3: Receive a discount code to register on www.certificationplanner.com or a custom payment link.
• Step 4: Download the invoice and receive the registration confirmation email.
• Step 5: We will share course materials five days before the class
• Step 6: Collect GoToMeeting online class login link along with the course material
• Step 7: Attend the 2/3/4 days of training.
• Step 8: Collect the course completion/PDU/Contact hours certificate
• Step 9: Apply for the exam - (for PMP & ACP visit PMI.org/for LSS GB& BB and ITIL4 Foundation contact Support@certificationplanner.com)
• Step 10: Contact Support if you need assistance with the PMI or AXELOS application or exam booking process.

What is the fee structure for each certification program?

Once again, we thank you for your service, and it's our absolute privilege to be part of your story. Connect with Samaira Keith at Samaira@certificationplanner.com for more information.