Earn a certification

A certification is an award you can earn—usually by passing a test—to show your skill or knowledge in a particular career field. Find out if there are certifications in your field with CareerOneStop's Certification Finder.

You can use part of your GI Bill benefits to pay for certification and licensing tests and preparation courses.

Find a list of license and certification exams that are approved for VA funding, by state. (From the link above, select “Certification” next to “LAC Category Type.”)