Certification program recognizes senior enlisted experience

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Jonathan E. White
  • 514th Air Mobility Wing public affairs
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. --  Reserve Airmen looking to boost their educational resume can pursue Professional Manager Certification through the Community College of the Air Force.

The certification was initially designed to provide a credential that recognizes the professional accomplishments and experience of senior noncommissioned officers. 

"Certification is beneficial because it shows that the recipient has reached a level of professional management knowledge and experience that may be desired by both military and civilian employers," said Senior Master Sgt. Sal Valeo, 514th Force Support Squadron.

To qualify for the PMC, Airmen must:
- be awarded the seven skill-level or higher;
- complete Airman Leadership School or equivalent enlisted professional military education;
- complete NCO Academy or equivalent enlisted PME;
- complete SNCO Academy or equivalent enlisted PME;
- complete 30 semester hours of leadership or management coursework;
- be awarded a CCAF associate degree and
- receive recommendation for certification by their unit commander.

Those who have completed the PME requirements have already acquired 24 of the required 30 semester hours of leadership and management coursework. The remaining six semester hours must be completed by accredited leadership and management coursework or by testing for credit in subjects such as principles of management, personnel management, human resource management, principles of supervision and organizational behavior. Courses pertaining to process management are not acceptable.

The one-time certification does not require re-certification.

Master Sgt. Timothy Mullin, a first sergeant with the 732nd Airlift Squadron, said he pursued the certification because it was next logical step in documenting his military and civilian education.

"Due to the fact that you must have your CCAF and SNCOA complete to earn the certification, I figured this might help set me apart from my peers," Mullin said. "I think that having the certification will improve a civilian resume. Hopefully employers recognize the training we receive in leadership and management and see it as a valuable asset."

For more information, visit the Air Force Portal or email ccaf.deal@us.af.mil or 514fss.dpmt@af.mil.