Josh Atkinson

Many Marines have already taken—or have the opportunity to take—a free PMP® certification training course through PM-ProLearn, sponsored by the Marine Corps Association (MCA). The program covers the full cost of training and includes one year of access to our online training platform, robust study materials, and full student support to help you prepare for and pass the PMP® exam. We've put this guide together to help Marines use USMC COOL to pay for their PMP® exam and complete their...

In today's rapidly evolving operational environment, military organizations need to develop professionals who can improve processes, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and lead meaningful change. While many professionals pursue advanced credentials such as the Project Management Professional (PMP®), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®), or Change Management certifications, one of the most valuable foundational certifications is often overlooked: the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. A Lean...

Military spouses are one of the “best kept secrets” in the talent marketspace. Unfortunately, they are overlooked and often struggle to get meaningful employment. Certifications are a great way for spouses to enhance their marketability, and project management skills are inherent to almost all spouses. Degrees are not required to earn a certification. How Does Project Management Apply to Being a Milspouse? Projects are temporary activities that deliver a unique product, service, or...