Training Types
Enlisted Professional Military Education
Technical Training
Basic Military Training
Upgrade Training
Leadership Training
As you progress through your career, you'll also share ideas, experiences, and work together with your fellow Airmen to achieve various educational objectives through the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education. We've included some of the most sought-after leadership training programs below. Click on any to learn more:
Airman Leadership School
Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Academy
Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (AFNCOA)
Example Resume
Based on the experience gained from Basic Military Training, Technical Training, Upgrade Training, and Leadership Training, you will become a true Airman with a well-rounded career trajectory. Importantly, you will also look good "on paper". As an example, we've included a sample of what your resume could look like after an enlistment:
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Air Force Specialty CodeAn Air Force Specialty Code "AFSC" is the job that an Airman performs while serving. You will gain valuable experience during this time, preparing you for a career in the workforce. Here's some information on the AFSC currently selected: AFSC: Knowledge Operations Management - 3D0X1 AFSC Description: Develop, govern, and monitor processes, technologies, and practices that support organizations to identify, capture, document, organize, and employ information in both fixed and deployed environments. These information assets comprise of raw data, documents, practices, policies, and individual expertise. Core competencies of Knowledge Managers include: professional networking, social collaboration, Communities of Practice (CoP), enterprise information systems technology, business continuity, crossfunctional data sharing, and process-improvement. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 151000. |
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EducationAssociates of Applied Science in Business Administration(1AUY). The Business Administration(1AUY) major program includes technical and on-the-job education, leadership/management and military studies, physical education, general education (communications, mathematics, social science, and humanities), as well as program electives for you to choose from such as natural science courses or a foreign language. |
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Training and CredentialsIn addition to your Business Administration(1AUY) degree, you will receive additional on-the-job (or "occupational") training that will result in your ability to gain certifications and credentials to prove to future employers that you have the skills necessary to succeed in a variety careers in the civilian job market. You will gain some during your time in the Air Force, but your options also open with civilian credentials that you can target as you understand what path you want to take your career. We have provided samples below. Available Credentials*: Certified Records Manager (Crm), Comptia A+ Ce, Cisco Certified Network Professional (Ccnp) Security, Comptia Advanced Security Practitioner (Casp+), Microsoft Technology Associate (Mta), Comptia Storage+ Ce Powered By Snia, CompTIA Cloud Essentials+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (Mcse): Sharepoint, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (Mcse): Business Intelligence, Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (Mcsd): Web Applications, Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (Mcsd): Application Lifestyle Management, Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (Mcsd): Sharepoint Applications, Certified Information Professional (Cip), Certified Business Intelligence Professional (Cbip), Certified Data Professional (Cdp), Comptia Cdia+, Comptia Network+ Ce, Comptia Server+, Certified Information Privacy Manager (Cipm), Certified Information Privacy Technologist (Cipt), Business Data Management Professional (Bdmp), Associate Business Data Management Professional, Certified Big Data Professional (Cbdp), Certified Data Scientist (Cds), F5 Certified Big-Ip Administrator (F5-Ca), F5 Certified Technology Specialist In Ltm (F5-Cts, Ltm), F5 Certified Technology Specialist, Big-Ip Dns (F5-Cts, Big-Ip Dns), F5 Certified Technology Specialist In Asm (F5-Cts, Asm), F5 Certified Technology Specialist In Apm (F5-Cts, Apm), F5 Certified Solution Expert (F5-Cse), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (Mcse): Data Management And Analytics, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (Mcse): Productivity Solutions Expert, Comptia Cybersecurity Analyst (Cysa+), Digital Data Solutions Certification (Ddsc), Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (Mcsd): App Builder, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Office 2013, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Office 2016, Comptia Pentest+, Aws Certified Cloud Practitioner, Aws Certified Big Data - Specialty, Adobe Certified Expert, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Excel 2016 Expert, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Access 2016, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Outlook 2016, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Powerpoint 2016, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Word 2016 Expert, Adobe Certified Master: Adobe Analytics Architect, Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Analytics Developer, Microsoft 365 Certified: Developer Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals, Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Ai Engineer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Ai Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Iot Developer Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, Microsoft Certified: Devops Engineer Expert, Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Power Apps + Dynamics 365 Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Power Apps + Dynamics 365 Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Associate (Office 365 And Office 2019), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Excel Associate (Excel And Excel 2019), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Access Expert (Access And Access 2019), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel And Excel 2019), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Word Associate (Word And Word 2019), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Word Expert (Word And Word 2019), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Outlook Associate (Outlook And Outlook 2019), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Powerpoint Associate (Powerpoint And Powerpoint 2019), Certified Manager (Cm), Project Management Professional (Pmp), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos), Comptia Security+ Ce, Certified Associate In Project Management (Capm), International Computer Driving License, Ic3 Digital Literacy Certification (Ic3), Program Management Professional (Pgmp) *Note: Credentials earned in the Air Force are directly applicable to civilian careers. |
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ExperienceOne of the clearest ways the Air Force helps you distinguish yourself from your civilian counterparts is helping you gain higher experience levels from the moment you enter the workforce. "Experience" can be divided into two categories: Technical and Leadership.
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