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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This series covers positions concerned with administration, supervision, training program development, evaluation, or instruction in a program of training when the paramount requirement of the work is a combination of practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of instruction and practical knowledge of the subject-matter being taught. Positions in this series do not have either a paramount requirement of professional knowledge and training in the field of education, or mastery of a trade, craft, or laboring occupation.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the EDUCATION GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) Is Not In Demand Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Manager (CM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
DoDEA Certification Is Not In Demand Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) otherOther    
Program Management Professional (PgMP) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) In DemandIs In Demand Association for Talent Development (ATD) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Postsecondary Instructor (CPI) Is Not In Demand National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) someSome    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 1712 - Training Instruction Series. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Instructional Coordinators mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Instructional Designers and Technologists someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Training and Development Managers mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Training and Development Specialists mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Tutors someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The CTT+ certificate is a cross-industry credential providing recognition that a training professional has mastered core instructor skills. The examinations are based on a set of objectives designed to measure the core knowledge and skills that competent instructors must demonstrate to complete an instructional assignment successfully both in a classroom and a virtual classroom environment, including preparation, presentation, communication, facilitation and evaluation. While the CTT+ Program was first created for computer training and education, the certification can be applied to all industries that provide technical training, non-technical training and education. To earn the CTT+ designation, candidate must pass both a computer-based test that assesses knowledge and a Performance Based in which the candidate demonstrates prescribed skills. There are no experience or education requirements that must be met prior to taking the exam(s).

Click here to go to Certified Manager (CM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 1 year

The Certified Manager (CM) is a general management certification. It is appropriate for supervisors, managers and leaders at all levels, in any industry, and benefits certificate recipients and their organizations. The CM program consists of 3 course modules of which each includes a study manual, online learning resources, practice exams and a certification exam. To earn the CM certification one must pass three certification exams. Successful completion of the CM exams is a reliable indicator that an individual possesses the skills that leaders and managers need. Eligibility for the CM certification is determined by a point system that considers both experience and education. A candidate must have at least 10 points including at least 3 Education points, and at least 4 Experience points. Candidates may count a maximum of 6 Education points and 7 Experience Points toward eligibility. Those who do not qualify for CM status may still participate in the CM program if they have met at least one of the minimum eligibility requirements. These individuals will earn Associate Certified Manager (ACM) status upon completion of the program. An ACM may earn full CM status through additional education and/or experience.

Click here to go to Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) is a credential for learning and performance professionals offered by the ATD Certification Institute. It is broad-based and addresses talent development professionals' knowledge and performance achievements in 10 Areas of Expertise (AOEs) as defined by the ATD 2013 Competency Model. CPLP is for professionals in the learning and performance field who have a minimum of five years of related work experience; ASTD does not have a minimum education requirement for CPLP applicants. Candidates must pass both a knowledge exam and a work product assessment. The work product must pertain to one of the following areas: Instructional Design, Training Delivery, Performance Improvement, and Managing Learning Programs.

Click here to go to Certified Postsecondary Instructor (CPI) COOL Snapshot page.

The NCCT Certified Postsecondary Instructor (CPI) certification is an intermediate-level professional instructor's credential The CPI is designed primarily for individuals who act in a teaching capacity in postsecondary career or technical college educational programs or healthcare institutions. Candidates are subject matter experts hired to train or instruct others, but do not possess an academic background in education. NCCT requires that candidates meet educational and other requirements.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

Click here to go to the GI Bill site.

ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Instructional Coordinators
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Instructional Designers and Technologists
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Training and Development Managers
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Training and Development Specialists
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Tutors
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary
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