What is a license?

A license is typically granted by an authority such as state or federal government and allows an individual to perform certain types of work or offer certain services. As an example, a medical doctor is required to earn a license to practice medicine, and a truck driver is required to earn a Commercial Driver [...]

What is a certification?

A certification is a credential that is typically granted by a professional organization to convey to the public that you have specific skills or knowledge. Obtaining a certification usually involves varying degrees of experience, training and/or education, and a knowledge exam. Examples of certifications include Certified Welder, Microsoft Certified Professional, and Certified Registered Nurse. [...]

What is post-secondary education?

Post-secondary education is any formal education after high school. Post-secondary education includes colleges, universities, and trade/vocational schools. More than one institution may offer similar programs. Determining which program is right for you may depend on what you are interested in, what is funded through Tuition Assistance or GI Bill benefits, or what local employers are requiring [...]

How are my Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) or qualifications considered?

If you upload your Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ) or Joint Service Transcript (JST), the PQS and qualifications sections will auto-populate. In the Mil-2-Mariner (M2M) tool, your PQS data is used to determine equivalence days for mariner licenses. It is also used in the Cyber IT/CSWF tool to determine how you compare against the requirements for a work role. PQS are not currently used to [...]

Where can I see what NECs I have held?

On your Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ), Navy Enlisted Classifications (NEC) have their own section -- NEC Data -- which lists NECs you have held. On your Joint Service Transcript (JST), NECs are listed under the heading Military Experience. On your Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET), NECs are listed under Additional Qualifications and under the sub-heading Navy Enlisted [...]