The document describes several college degrees and certifications from various institutions: - Liberty University's project management degree focuses on applying processes and methods to achieve project objectives. - Embry Riddle University's professional aeronautics degree from 2012 included courses in human factors, safety, and aircraft maintenance. - CCAF's aircraft systems maintenance technology degree from 1997 and instructor of technology and military science degree from 2002 centered on maintaining and repairing aircraft and instructing personnel. - CCAF also offers professional manager certification, instructor certification, a teaching practicum, and a basic instructor course to recognize experience and training. - Defense Acquisition University's production quality manufacturing certifications ensure quality is integrated into products

1. College Degree Descriptions
 Liberty University:
o Project Management, (Present)
 Project management is the application of processes, methods, knowledge,
skills and experience to achieve the project objectives. A project is a
unique, transient endeavor, undertaken to achieve planned objectives,
which could be defined in terms of outputs, outcomes or benefits.
 Embry Riddle University
o Professional Aeronautics, (2012)
 Aeronautics curriculum is closely mapped to the needs and demands of the
aviation/aerospace industry and to general education guidelines. Exposed
to a multidisciplinary program with courses of study in human factors,
security, aviation safety, occupational safety and health, air traffic control,
aircraft maintenance, and aeronautical science.
 CCAF
o ACFT Systems Maintenance Technology, (1997)
 Aviation Maintenance Technology is structured in repairing and
maintaining modern aircraft. Concentrate on developing skills in
electronics, computers, business, avionics, general education, and with
particular emphasis in systems and troubleshooting. The degree designed
to provide a broad base of technical knowledge in order to repair the
integrated mechanical and electronic systems found on aircraft of today
and tomorrow.
 CCAF
o Instructor of Technology and Military Science, (2002)
 Instructed/qualified personnel on new equipment, new techniques and
procedures, increased personnel skill and knowledge, acquaint personnel
with specific systems, kept personnel up to date on training concepts and
requirements, and maintained individuals at given proficiency levels.
Utilized training aids, and operational equipment designed for field use
but used to support maintenance training.
 CCAF
o Professional Manager Certification, (2014)
 CCAF offers the Professional Manager Certification (PMC) Program to
qualified Senior Noncommissioned Officers (SNCO). The PMC is a
professional credential that formally recognizes an individual’s advanced
level of education and experience in leadership and management, as well as
professional accomplishments. The program provides a structured
professional development track that supplements Enlisted Professional

2. Military Education (EPME) and Career Field Education and Training Plan
(CFETP).
 CCAF
o Occupational Instructor Certification (OIC), (2003)
 CAF offers the CCAF Instructor Certification (CIC) Program for qualified
instructors who teach CCAF collegiate-level credit awarding courses at a
CCAF affiliated school. The CIC is a professional credential that recognizes
the instructor's extensive faculty development training, education and
qualification required to teach a CCAF course, and formally acknowledges
the instructor's practical teaching experience
 CIC-I: designed to formally recognize individuals as a qualified CCAF
instructor and their professional accomplishment
 CIC-II: designed to formally recognize the instructor’s advanced
professional accomplishment beyond the CIC-I
 CCAF
o Teaching Practicum (180hrs), (2001)
 The practicum enables student teachers to acquire beginning competencies
for teaching in higher education in a classroom setting
 CCAF
o Basic Instructor Course, (2000)
 Interactive presentation systems, electronic podiums, electronic
testing/analysis, advanced software, digital overhead cameras, and ergonomic
furniture conducive to flexible configuration as required. Interact and
manage an interactive learning environment, including skills to transition
between traditional and nontraditional modes of instruction. Provide faculty
training on the use of Technical Training Management System (TTMS) or
other technology in curricula design and development, student assessment,
course evaluation, instructional management, and teaching skills, as
available. Common office automation applications (such as, word processing,
presentation development, and spreadsheets) will be available using
computer-based training (CBT) and LANs. Provide faculty training that
prepares the staff to perform job functions using general teaching and
learning technology available within the training group such as video
teletraining (VTT), CBT, and virtual reality technology. Ensure faculty
training focuses on the use of TTMS and other technology resources used in
the design, delivery, assessment, and management of training within the
group to include selecting and using multimedia for presentations, as
available. Function as the primary agency to identify technology-related
training needs of instructors, course developers, and other personnel in the
group. Work with instructional technology units (ITU) to analyze new and

3. existing faculty development courses, and determine the most appropriate
delivery mode
 Defense Acquisition University
o Production Quality Manufacturing (PQM) Level II & II, (2010)
 Ensures the proper quality characteristics have been integrated into the
products and validates/verifies adherence to specified requirements
through test and measurement. Performs quality assurance
surveillance/oversight of Defense contractors providing services or
supplies (to include Contractor proposal reviews) based on mission and
function of each agency and local organization. Performs Industrial Base
studies for quality management. Participates in Pre and Post award
conferences as subject matter experts.