Available Artificial Intelligence and Data Management Training Resources

1. Purpose. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to
provide awareness of some of the current data management and
artificial intelligence training resources available to Marines and
Government Civilians. These resources represent the currently
available training tools as the USMC expands its data management and
artificial intelligence (AI) training and education across the
force. The end state is to establish a baseline of basic awareness
for all Marines, with opportunities for more advanced, specialized
training for those seeking to develop deeper expertise in these
critical capabilities.
2. Background
2a. Per Reference (a), the Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I)
is appointed as the Service Lead for Data and AI. Ref (a)
establishes the Service Data Office (SDO) to lead the transformation
of the Marine Corps into a data-centric and AI-enabled force. A
highly trained and skilled workforce is critical to ensure Marine
Corps data is Visible, Accessible, Understandable, Linked,
Trustworthy, Interoperable, and Secure (VAULTIS).
2b. Per Reference (b), the Marine Corps established the USMC AI
Implementation Plan to align resources and activities across five
primary goals: AI Mission Alignment, AI Competent Workforce, AI
Deployment at Scale, AI Governance, and Partnerships and
Collaboration. To build an AI-Competent Workforce, specific tasks
are assigned to the Training and Education enterprise to identify,
prioritize, and institutionalize proactive learning resources.
2c. Established as a direct-reporting element to the Deputy
Commandant, Training and Education (DC T&E) Command Data and
Analytics Office (CDAO) serves as the command's authoritative voice
for data governance, analytics, and artificial intelligence
integration across the training and education enterprise. To ensure
the force remains informed of rapidly evolving digital resources,
TECOM CDAO will publish this training resource update on a quarterly
basis, providing regular updates on available training and workforce
development opportunities.
3. Available Training for Marines and Government Civilians
3a. Marine Corps Electronic Learning Environment (MCeLE) offers a
variety of data and AI resources, to include both self-paced and
instructor-led courses. Per Reference (c), completion of the Basic
AI Course (CDETBAIC01) is mandatory for all Active Duty and Reserve
Marines, both officer and enlisted, no later than 31 December 2026.
Civilians working within Marine Corps departments are also highly
encouraged to complete this course. Additionally, II MEF hosts data
training resources on MCeLE, to include the Basic Data Literacy
Course (DATA0BAS01), providing Marines with an introductory course
on working with and interpreting data to inform decisions and
support data initiatives in their organizations. MCeLE can be
accessed at https://www.mcele.usmc.mil.
3b. IT Modernization, Centers of Excellence hosted live AI Training
sessions in 2024 in partnership with multiple academic institutions
and were tailored to three subject tracks: technical, acquisitions,
and leadership/policy. Those live training sessions were recorded
and can be viewed at https://community.connect.gov/spaces/ITMI/pages
/2621251977/2024+AI+CoP+Artificial+Intelligence+Training+Series+21+
Sessions. 
3c. Digital University provides a variety of training resources
across multiple subject areas to DoW entities. Currently, Marines
are offered resources through Workera and can request an account at
https://digitalu.af.mil/app.
3d. Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) maintains a page dedicated to AI
training resources, including an interactive dashboard where users
can explore AI topics and emerging insights. It can be accessed at
https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/desktop/DesktopHome.jsf 
3e.  Warfighting Acquisition University (WarU) provides a variety of
training on AI-related topics tailored specifically to the DoW
workforce, from basic concepts to testing applications. This page
can be accessed at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/desktop/
DesktopHome.jsf.
3f.  GenAI.mil provides a list of live virtual training events
hosted by Google that users can register for and learn AI
fundamentals and the basics of developing their own AI Agents.
https://genai.mil/events.
3g.  Google Skills provides large variety of asynchronous learning
opportunities from beginner to advanced, made available through
GenAI.mil. Users can register and create an account at
https://www.skills.google  
3h.  Enterprise Information Services hosts a variety of training to
develop users understanding and skills regarding Power Platform,
SharePoint, and Azure. Users can register for training sessions at
https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/SPO_training.
3i. War Data Platform (WDP) provides training to users on topics
ranging from beginner to intermediate. This includes self-paced
beginner to advanced training by role as well as a monthly training
series hosted virtually via Teams. These materials can be accessed
at https://wiki.advana.data.mil/spaces/SDKB/pages/135561243/
Get+Training. 
3j. The Microsoft Organizational Skilling program is Microsoft's
corporate training service designed to accelerate cloud and AI
adoption by directly upskilling the enterprise workforce. It
provides structured learning pathways, free on-demand videos,
hands-on labs, and expert-led interactive courses tailored to a
variety of technical roles. Users must link a personal Microsoft
account to their .mil account to use the resources. It can be
accessed at https://esi.microsoft.com. 
3k. Palantir training resources can be found within the Maven Smart
System (MSS) platform. Users should first get access to MSS using
the guidance outlined in Reference (d). Users can then access the
USMC MSS Training Hub on SIPR at https://palantir.maven.nga.smil.mil
/workspace/module/view/latest/ri.workshop.main.module.cea8e2e8-4a70
-4a62-9983-9304e356ef09. Units may also contact local training
representatives listed within the USMC MSS Training Hub to
coordinate tailored command-level training.
3l. Waypoints is the Department of the Navy's enterprise system for
learning and talent management for the civilian workforce. It acts
as a full-service tool for career planning, learning, and
development, providing access to training requirements and allowing
supervisors to track progress and recommend developmental
opportunities. Civilians can access Waypoints at https://
don.csodfed.com/. 
3m. In addition to the enterprise-level resources listed above,
Marines and Civilian personnel should coordinate with their local
commands to identify additional specialized or command-specific
data and AI training programs available at the local level.
4. Academic Institutions
4a. The US Navy Community College (USNCC) offers a variety of
programs and certificates relevant to data and AI. Marines can
pursue both certificates and associate's degrees in subjects ranging
from Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Data Analytics
and Cybersecurity. Information on eligibility and application
procedures can be found at https://www.usncc.edu/.
4b. Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) offers advanced degrees and
certificate programs through its distance learning program,
including specializations in Modeling, Visualization, and
Simulation; Data Science and Decision Making; Artificial
Intelligence for Military Use; and Data Science Certificates,
among others. For more information, visit https://online.nps.edu/. 
5. Release authorized by Lieutenant General T. B. Savage, Commanding
General, Training and Education Command.