National Veterans Memorial and Museum

Translate military experience into civilian success

Join other civilian employees who served in the military to learn from each other, build lasting relationships and demonstrate the value of your military experience to civilian employers. The 12-week leadership development course is 100% online with five instructor-led virtual classes.

In collaboration with The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs and sponsored by the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation, graduates earn six credit hours that are transferable to any graduate-level degree program at the Glenn College.

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Apply by Nov. 11, 2024, for classes Jan. 10 – April 4, 2025, with five classes on Zoom Jan. 17, Feb. 7, Feb. 28, March 21, and April 4.

“As a recently transitioned veteran, the NVMM LCERT class taught me how to navigate my new corporate landscape and how to best apply the leadership skills that I honed in the military to this new world. The best part of the program was that the teaching came not just from the accomplished professors who taught the class, but also from the perspectives of my classmates on their experiences in the corporate world.”

“The OSU John Glenn College of Public Affairs Certificate in Public and Nonprofit Leadership for Veterans. This class is for all leaders, no matter what your relationship is with the military – service member, spouse, or child. You will be learning in an environment where other military members have your back and are there to help you succeed and reach a new level of your leadership. Enroll!“

“The LCERT program was a very motivating experience. I made so many good connections that I will keep in touch with for many years to come. I would highly recommend this class to anyone in management or in a leadership position. Semper Fi!”

$4,973
Includes enrollment as a graduate student at Ohio State.
Tuition assistance is available through VA education benefits. Check your eligibility.
Financial assistance may be available through your employer. Learn about State of Ohio employee eligibility or review Ohio State University employee eligibility.

12-week program 100% online with 5 instructor-led classes on Zoom.
Credits can be applied to a graduate program at Ohio State or another university.

Apply by Nov. 11, 2023, for classes Jan. 12 – April 5, 2024, with five classes on Zoom Jan. 19, Feb. 9, March 1, March 22, and April 5.

Private and public sector employees with at least a bachelor’s or equivalent degree are eligible to apply if they served in the military, family using VA education benefits, or employees of military or Veteran service organizations.
Applicants will receive an email letting them know if their application has been accepted.
We do our best to accommodate everyone who wants to participate but the program is competitive.

Military to Civilian Leadership Certificate

The NVMM is Open on MLK Day!

$1 Admission on Jan. 16 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.