Learning
Learning
Section titled “Learning”Learning Guides and Resources
Section titled “Learning Guides and Resources”This page is a comprehensive guide to various educational resources and programs available for military personnel and their families. It includes links to free and discounted courses, technical training, and professional development opportunities across platforms like Udemy, O’Reilly, Coursera, and more. Each section provides key details about the offerings, eligibility, and access instructions, making it easier for service members to enhance their skills and knowledge in various fields.
If you are looking for resources, guides, and certification funding, see the Certifications Guide.
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Learning Tools
Section titled “Learning Tools”AI Enabled Learning
Section titled “AI Enabled Learning”Free Chicken
Section titled “Free Chicken”Harvard University
Section titled “Harvard University”Udemy for Military
Section titled “Udemy for Military”- DigitalU (Air Force) - Free if you sign up and verify with a .mil email.
- Udemy via GALE - Free Udemy account access for active duty military through military libraries.
O’Reilly
Section titled “O’Reilly”Microsoft Enterprise Skills
Section titled “Microsoft Enterprise Skills”Coursera
Section titled “Coursera”Filled out the data as it says in the body; took about two days for them to email credentials.
Tutor.com
Section titled “Tutor.com”From computer hardware fundamentals to advanced forensic concepts, the DC3 Cyber Training Academy provides students with the skills needed to meet mission goals in the cyber environment.
Free NetAcad training for CCNA and, if you do well enough on the tests, you can qualify for a 60% voucher. This is also valid for Cisco’s CyberOps Associate. MIT Free Courses
Collection of free MIT courses 🫡
Guides
Section titled “Guides”Using educational resources from Hack The Box Academy helps prepare users for intermediate cybersecurity courses like the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP). Registering with a school email reduces the monthly cost from $40 to about $10, saving nearly $370 annually.
Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
Section titled “Defense Acquisition University (DAU)”The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) provides online and in-person courses that count as military education and offer professional certifications. DAU is an excellent resource for those looking to meet professional development requirements without budget or approval barriers, as you can designate yourself as your supervisor.
Notable Courses
Section titled “Notable Courses”Mentioned by David R.
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ACQ101 - Acquisitions 101: Provides foundational acquisition knowledge, including processes and requirements.
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‘Source Selection: Covers ethics and techniques for down-selection during source evaluations.
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ETM 3150 - Introduction to Emerging Technology: Focuses on understanding and leveraging new technologies in defense settings.
Credentials
Section titled “Credentials”DAU credentials fulfill continuing education requirements for certifications like the PMP. Examples include:
The Small Business Program Credential enhances understanding of small business participation in acquisitions.
DAU courses and credentials are a convenient way to stay competitive in professional development while meeting military requirements.
Cheat Sheets & Study Resources
Section titled “Cheat Sheets & Study Resources”| Resource | Link |
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| OWASP Cheat Sheets | cheatsheetseries.owasp.org |
| Bug Bounty Writeups | GitHub Collection |
| OSCP Resources | GitHub Collection |
Related Pages
Section titled “Related Pages”- Certifications Guide — certification pathways by domain
- Certification Funding — military funding programs (CA, COOL, GI Bill, SEP)
- Military & Career — transition and career resources