Military Credentialing Assistance (COOL), DoD 8140 Cyber & DANTES CLEP Alignment Sheet
Statutory / Regulatory Authority: 10 U.S.C. § 2015 (Military Credentialing Opportunities On-Line), DoD Manual 8140.03 (Cyberspace Workforce Qualification), and DANTES Credit-by-Exam
VoraPrep delivers self-paced, blueprint-aligned exam preparation and continuing professional education (CPE/CEU) across foundational DoD 8140 cyberspace workforce certifications, federal financial management (CGFM, CPA, CMA), and DANTES-funded open-sit CLEP/DSST college-credit pathways.
| Credential | DoD 8140 / Federal Role Alignment | VoraPrep Prep & Simulator | Ongoing CEU / CPE Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) | DoD 8140 Intermediate Cyber / IAT II | 50 Lessons · 1,518 MCQs · $199/yr | 50 CEUs / 3 yrs via VoraCE |
| (ISC)² CISSP & CCSP | DoD 8140 Advanced Cyber / IAM III | CAT Adaptive Simulator · $199/yr | 120 / 90 Group A CPEs via VoraCE |
| ISACA CISA, CISM & CRISC | DoD 8140 Cyber Audit, Risk & Mgmt | PSI 1:1 Simulator · $199/yr | 120 CPEs / 3 yrs (20/yr) via VoraCE |
| AGA CGFM & AICPA CPA | DoD FM Certification / Defense Audit | GASB/FASAB/GAAP · $199–$249/yr | 80 CPEs / 2 yrs (CGFM self-report) |
| CLEP / DSST Business Bridge | 120/150-Hr Degree & CPA Credit Bridge | 55-State Credit Gap Calculator | $0 Exam Fee via DANTES |
Allowable Funding & Procurement Determinations
- Maximizes Annual Service COOL Caps ($4,000/yr ArmyCA, AFCOOL, Navy COOL, Marine Corps COOL): Leaves >$3,200 of annual stipend available for official Pearson VUE / PSI exam vouchers.
- DoD 8140 Annual Sustainment Ready: 15 self-reporting credentials accept VoraCE completion certificates today with SHA-256 verification (/verify-ce/:certId).
- Unit GPC Bulk Purchases Supported: Squadron, Brigade, and Cyber Protection Team training managers can procure seats via Government Purchase Card under $15,000.
Disclaimer: VoraPrep LLC is an independent commercial instructional provider and is not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or DANTES. Service members should submit vendor quotes through their respective service COOL portal (ArmyIgnitED / AFVEC / Navy COOL) prior to purchase when requesting credentialing assistance.