Learning Pathways - D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families

Learning Pathways

Onward to Opportunity (O2O) is a no-cost industry-focused and validated career skills program that connects transitioning service members and active duty military spouses to high-demand careers in Customer Service Excellence, Information Technology, and Business Management. Training is designed to meet the needs of private sector partners to help bridge the gap between the military-connect population and skills the employers are seeking.

All in-person installation candidates begin O2O by completing an introductory professional development course, Onward to Your Career!, then move on to complete the courses in their selected learning pathways. Distance learners will have the opportunity to learn more about professional development offerings once they begin the online cohort.

Interested in taking a course? Learn More.

Current O2O Course Offerings


Career TrackIndustry
Specialization
Course PathwayIndustry Certification Certification Exam PrerequisitesCourse Content Provider Recommended Career Level
Information Technology / Cyber Security Cyber Security Cybersecurity(Analyst)NoNone
See Google for complete details
CourseraBeginner
Information Technology / Cyber Security Cyber Security Cybersecurity(IT Specialist)YesNone
See Cisco for complete details
IVMF's Cisco Networking AcademyBeginner
Information Technology / Cyber SecurityCyber SecurityCompTIA CySA+YesRecommended: Network+, Security+, or equivalent knowledge. Minimum of 4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.
See CompTIA for complete details.
Skillsoft-PercipioAdvanced
Information TechnologyEntry Level IT TechnicianCompTIA A+YesRecommended:
1. 18-24 months IT experience.
2. 6-12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field
See CompTIA for complete details
Skillsoft-PercipioBeginner
Information TechnologyNetworkingCisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) NetworkingYesNone
See Cisco for complete details.
IVMF’s Cisco Networking Academy’s Skill for AllBeginner
Information TechnologyNetworkingCompTIA Network+YesRecommended:
1. CompTIA A+ Certification.
2. Nine months of networking experience
See CompTIA for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Beginner
Information TechnologyNetworkingCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)YesNone
See Cisco for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Intermediate
Information TechnologyCloud ServicesAWS Cloud Practitioner EssentialsYesNone
See AWS for complete details
AWSBeginner
Information TechnologyCloud ServicesCompTIA Cloud+YesRecommended:
24 to 36 months of work experience in networking, storage or IT data center administration.
Familiarity with any major hypervisor technologies for server virtualization.
See CompTIA for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Intermediate
Information TechnologyInformation SecurityCompTIA Security+YesRecommended:
CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus
See CompTIA for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Beginner
Information TechnologyInformation SecurityCompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)YesA minimum of ten years of experience in IT administration, including at least five years of hands-on technical security experience.
See CompTIA for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Advanced
Information TechnologyInformation SecuritySystems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)YesRequired:
1. Minimum 1 year of cumulative paid full-time work experience in one or more of the 7 domains of the SSCP CBK
***Without required experience: you may sit for the exam and become an Associate of (ISC)² until you have gained the required experience.
See (ISC)² for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Intermediate
Information TechnologyInformation SecurityInformation Systems Security Certified Professional (CISSP)YesRequired:
1. Minimum 5 years cumulative paid full-time work experience in two or more of the 8 domains of the (ISC)² CISSP CBK®.
2. Candidates may receive a one year experience waiver with a 4-year college degree, or regional equivalent or additional credential from the (ISC)² approved list, thus requiring four years of direct full-time professional security work experience in 2 or more of the 8 domains of the CISSP CBK.
3. Six years overall to earn experience to become a CISSP.
***Without required experience: student can become an Associate of (ISC)² by successfully passing the CISSP exam.
See (ISC)² for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Advanced
Information TechnologyProgramming/DevelopmentCPA : Programming Essentials in C++YesSee C++ Institute for complete detailsIVMF's Cisco Networking AcademyIntermediate
Information TechnologyProgrammingPCEP: Certified Entry-Level Python ProgrammerYesNone
See Cisco Networking Academy for details
IVMF's Cisco Networking AcademyBeginner
Information TechnologyProgrammingPCAP: Programming
Essentials in Python
YesNone
See Cisco Networking Academy for details
IVMF's Cisco Networking AcademyIntermediate
Information TechnologyProgramming / DevelopmentCisco JavaScript Essentials 1(JSE)NoSee Cisco for complete details.IVMF's Cisco Networking AcademyBeginner
Information TechnologyProgramming/DevelopmentJava (SE8 Certification)YesRequired:
For Java SE8 Programmer II exam (1Z0-809), must posses Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE8 Programmer I certification.
See Oracle for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Intermediate
Information TechnologyLinuxCompTIA Linux+YesRecommended:
Prior certification in CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and 12 months of Linux admin experience
See CompTIA for complete details.
SkillsoftIntermediate
Information TechnologyProgramming, Data ManagementSAS ProgrammingYesNoneSASBeginner to Intermediate
Information TechnologyProgramming, Data ManagementSAS ProgrammingYesNoneSASBeginner to Intermediate
Information TechnologyServer SystemsCompTIA Server+YesRecommended:
6-12 months hands-on experience in lab or field
See CompTIA for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Beginner
Information TechnologyDatabase ManagementInformation Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)YesNone
See ITIL for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Intermediate
Information TechnologyDatabase ManagementOracle 12c DatabaseYesNone
See Oracle for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Intermediate
Business ManagementData ScienceData Science Core ConceptsNoN/ASkillsoft-Percipio Beginner
Business ManagementProject ManagementAgile Certified Practitioner (PMI - ACP)YesRequired
1. A bachelor's or post-graduate degree (or global equivalent) from a GAC (Global Accreditation Center) accredited program
2. 8 months of agile project experience
3. 35 hours of agile practices education/training
OR
1. A high school diploma or an associate's degree (or global equivalent)
2. 12 months of general project experience (earned in the last 5 years)
3. 8 months of agile project experience (in addition to the 12 months of general project experience required)
4. 21 hours of agile practices education/training
*Note: for PMP and/or PgMP certification holders, PMI has already verified you have exceeded the project experience requirements.
**Additional Note: If you are a graduate of a GAC accredited degree program, you will receive a 12-month credit towards the work experience requirement. Also, you can use the GAC course work to fulfill the 35 education contact hour requirement
See PMI for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Advanced
Business ManagementProject ManagementProject Management Professional (PMP)YesRequired
1. A four-year degree
2. 36 months leading projects
3. 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM(r) Certification
OR 1. A high school diploma or an associate's degree (or global equivalent)
2. 60 months leading projects
3. 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM(r) Certification
Skillsoft-Percipio Advanced
Business ManagementProject ManagementCertified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)YesRequired:
1. Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate's degree or the global equivalent)
2. 23 hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam. O2O's CAPM coursework fulfills this educational prerequisite.
Skillsoft-Percipio Beginner
Business ManagementSix SigmaSix Sigma (Green Belt)YesRecommended:
Three years of full time, paid work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge
Skillsoft-Percipio Intermediate
Business ManagementSix SigmaSix Sigma Yellow Belt (SSYB)YesNone
See ASQ for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Beginner
Business ManagementHuman ResourcesaPHRYesA high school diploma or global equivalent.
See HRCI for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Beginner
Business ManagementHuman ResourcesPHRYesRequired:
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Master's degree or higher, OR
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Bachelor's degree, OR
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with less than a Bachelor's degree.
See HRCI for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Intermediate
Business ManagementHuman ResourcesSPHRYesRequired:
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Master’s degree or higher, OR
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Bachelor’s degree, OR
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with less than a Bachelor's degree
See HRCI for complete details.
Skillsoft-Percipio Advanced
Customer Service IndustryCustomer ServiceCustomer Service ExcellenceNoN/ASkillsoft-Percipio Beginner
Customer Service IndustryCustomer ServiceCall Center FundamentalsNoN/ASkillsoft-Percipio Beginner
Onward to opportunity graduate Dakota Haines.

“For military spouses like me, having the certifications that Onward to Opportunity helps you earn will give you a leg up on your competition in each new city you move to. The program really gave my resume the boost it needed by adding an additional certification, allowing me to be seen over the other candidates.”

Military Installation: Tri-Base Jacksonville
Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Graduate
Industrial Engineer, Boeing

Dakota Haines

Military Spouse (US NAVY)