Certification 2.0

SCW members should familiarize themselves with Certification 2.0 using the Certification 2.0 FAQs and identify their Security Cooperation position code, or SC Code, which includes assigned functional areas and certification proficiency levels.

SCW Coding

All Security Cooperation positions must be coded in their manpower systems of record. Proper coding will ensure SCW members take the competency-based courses that best meet the requirements of their assigned positions. The Security Cooperation Position Coding Guide  helps Components identify their SCW members functional areas and certification proficiency levels.   

The Certification 2.0 Proficiency-Level Waiver Request process allows position owners to propose upgrades and downgrades to prescribed proficiency-levels of positions within the SCW. Additionally, Certification 2.0 Waiver Process Map illustrates the waiver process, and the Action Memo must be completed by the position owners to recommend and route a proficiency-level waiver.   

SCW members should contact their supervisor or organization’s Component Certification Authority (CCA) to verify their position’s code.

Learn About the Certification 2.0 Program 

As directed in updates to Title 10 U.S. Code Section 384 the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) initiated a rolling start of Certification 2.0 on September 30, 2023.  

Beginning October 1, 2025, SCW members will be required to complete required certification courses by the following deadlines:  

• Foundational-level certification: One year to complete all required Foundational-level courses. Note, all SCW members require at least Foundational level certification, including those designated in the Support Enablers functional area.  
• Practitioner-level certification: Two years to complete all required Practitioner-level courses, including core requirements, primary functional area requirements, and secondary functional area requirements.   
• Expert-level certification: Two years to complete all required Expert-level courses, including core requirements, primary functional area requirements, and secondary functional area requirements.   

Certification 2.0 courses completed in 2024 and 2025 remain valid for Certification 2.0 credit, to include successful completion of “Beta Test” courses. 

For personnel who join the SCW after October 1, 2025, their timelines will begin on the day they enter the SCW, which will be indicated by the DOD Component linking an individual to a coded SCW billet/position in the appropriate Military Department or Fourth Estate manpower system of record.        

*Note, Certification 2.0 is a tailored approach according to proficiency level. For example, Practitioners do not need to complete foundational courses first, only Practitioner requirements. 

Register for Courses 

Register for Courses  

Many DSCU courses are now available. SCW members can map their Certification 2.0 requirements using the Course Fact Sheet applicable to their SC Code (Functional Area and Proficiency Level).  Using the appropriate fact sheet, SCW members can register for courses using the DSCU Course Catalog.  

For new myDSCU accounts or to reconnect to an existing account, users will need to submit an online myDSCU SAAR Form. SAAR Forms and instructions can be found at: Course Access | Defense Security Cooperation University.