AI and Data Management Training

Start Here If You Are New to AI Training Beyond the Basic Course

The MANDATORY Basic AI Course (per MARADMIN 214/26) is the foundation. Finish it first, NLT 31 December 2026. Next, MARADMIN 467/26 (29 September 2026, CG TECOM) lists the AI and data training open to Marines and government civilians. TECOM's Command Data and Analytics Office (CDAO) publishes this catalog every quarter, so check for a newer message before you plan a long course. MARADMIN 472/26 (1 October 2026) corrected one address in it, Warfighting Acquisition University (WarU). The goal is basic AI awareness for every Marine, with deeper training open to those who want it. MARADMIN 270/25, the earlier catalog, still lists MARINENET Skillsoft and Percipio and the CDAO Digital Commons.

This page walks you through available training from your seat as a Marine. By the end you will know.

• The training ecosystem
• MARINENET / MCELE options (Skillsoft, Percipio)
• Joint and DoW-wide options (JKO, Digital University, WarU, GenAI.mil, Google Skills, War Data Platform, Microsoft)
• Marine Corps internal options (II MEF Basic Data Literacy, EIS training, Maven Smart System)
• Advanced training (USNCC, NPS)
• How to access each platform
• DA&AI Workforce alignment
• CDAO Digital Commons

Every fact on this page comes from MARADMIN 467/26, MARADMIN 472/26, MARADMIN 270/25, MARADMIN 007/25, OSD CDAO/OUSD(R&E) Memorandum (5 January 2024), and the USMC AI Implementation Plan.

The Training Ecosystem

The Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD), via the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), directs the services to collaborate on the 11 Data, Analytics, and AI (DA&AI) Workforce roles. The collaborative approach supports assigning three-digit work role codes to civilian and military billets performing aligned tasks.

USMC Implementation Path

Per the USMC AI Implementation Plan (DC I, 23 April 2025), CG TECOM is tasked with identifying available learning tools and centralizing them into a repository.

CDAO Digital Commons

The DoD's central platform for the Data Workforce (DWF) and associated data and AI roles. Visit at https://dod365.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/CDAO-Digital-Commons.

If you do not have an account, request access via the DoD365 Access Packages page at https://myaccess.microsoft.us/@dod365.onmicrosoft.us#/access-packages/ with a "DoD365-J DOD Guest" Request.

MARINENET / MCELE Options

The Marine Corps eLearning Ecosystem (MCELE, formerly MarineNet) at https://www.mcele.usmc.mil is the central training platform. Per MARADMIN 467/26 paragraph 3a it hosts both self-paced and instructor-led data and AI courses.

• Basic AI Course, CDETBAIC01. Mandatory, NLT 31 December 2026.
• Basic Data Literacy Course, DATA0BAS01. Hosted by II MEF.

Skillsoft

• Provides data management and AI training opportunities.
• Some courses run natively in MARINENET.
• Access varies by course.
• Login to MARINENET and scroll to the Skillsoft button on the left.

Percipio

• Runs from Percipio's system.
• Access via by-name request through MARINENET.
• Login to MARINENET, scroll to Skillsoft, find Percipio link.

Joint and DoD-Wide Options

Joint Knowledge Online (JKO)

• Tailored training to specific work roles.
• An AI page with an interactive dashboard for exploring AI topics, per MARADMIN 467/26 paragraph 3d.
• Access at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/desktop/DesktopHome.jsf.
• CAC required for most content.

Digital University (USAF)

• Vast amount of data management and AI training.
• Includes pathways aligned to the CDAO DA&AI Workforce roles.
• Marines get resources through Workera, per MARADMIN 467/26 paragraph 3c.
• Request an account at https://digitalu.af.mil/app.

IT Modernization AI Training Series (2024 Recordings)

• 21 recorded sessions from the 2024 AI Community of Practice, run with several academic institutions.
• Three tracks. Technical, acquisitions, and leadership and policy.
• Recorded in 2024. Check newer sources for current tools.
• Access at https://community.connect.gov/spaces/ITMI/pages/2621251977/2024+AI+CoP+Artificial+Intelligence+Training+Series+21+Sessions.

Warfighting Acquisition University (WarU)

• AI training built for the DoW workforce, from basic concepts to testing applications.
• Access at https://www.waru.edu/.
• MARADMIN 467/26 paragraph 3e printed the JKO address for WarU by mistake. MARADMIN 472/26 corrected it. Use waru.edu.

GenAI.mil Events and Google Skills

• Live virtual training hosted by Google on AI fundamentals and building your own AI agents. Register at https://genai.mil/events.
• Google Skills offers self-paced courses, beginner to advanced, through GenAI.mil. Create an account at https://www.skills.google.

War Data Platform (WDP)

• Self-paced training by role, beginner to advanced.
• A monthly virtual training series on Microsoft Teams.
• Access at https://wiki.advana.data.mil/spaces/SDKB/pages/135561243/Get+Training.

Microsoft Organizational Skilling (formerly Enterprise Skills Initiative)

• Learning paths, free on-demand videos, hands-on labs, and expert-led courses for cloud and AI roles.
• Link a personal Microsoft account to your .mil account first. You need the link to use the resources.
• Access at https://esi.microsoft.com/.

USMC IT and Intel Community of Interest

• Partnered with GSA, NIWC, and others.
• Free developmental courses for IT/Cyber and Intel civilians.
• Access at https://portal.marinenet.usmc.mil/content/mnet-portal/en/civilian-coi/information-development-institute-.html.

Marine Corps Internal Options

II MEF Basic Data Literacy Course

• Foundational understanding of data.
• Course code DATA0BAS01 on MCELE, per MARADMIN 467/26 paragraph 3a.

Enterprise Information Services (EIS) Training

• Sessions on Power Platform, SharePoint, and Azure.
• Register at https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/SPO_training.

Maven Smart System (MSS)

• Palantir training lives inside MSS.
• Get MSS access first, per MARADMIN 424/25.
• The USMC MSS Training Hub sits on SIPR. Open it from a SIPR terminal, not from this site.
• The hub lists local training representatives for command-level training.

Your Local Command

Ask your command about specialized or command-specific data and AI training, per MARADMIN 467/26 paragraph 3m.

Advanced Training

US Navy Community College (USNCC)

Programs and certificates relevant to data and AI. Per MARADMIN 467/26 paragraph 4a, subjects range from Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Data Analytics and Cybersecurity.

• Associate Degree or Certificate Program in Data Analytics through Western Governors University (WGU).
• Associate Degree in Cybersecurity through University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).
• Information at https://www.usncc.edu/.

Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Distance Learning

NPS offers advanced degrees and certificate programs.

• Specializations in Modeling, Visualization, and Simulation.
• Data Science and Decision Making.
• Artificial Intelligence for Military Use.
• Data Science Certificates.
• And others.

Access at https://online.nps.edu/. Review MARADMIN 007/25 for additional details.

NPS AI Fellowship

Beyond distance learning, NPS offers a focused 5-month AI Fellowship. See AI Fellowship Programs (NPS) for the NPS AI Fellowship per MARADMIN 135/26.

DA&AI Workforce Alignment

The OSD memorandum directs work role coding for 11 DA&AI Workforce roles. The USMC, in coordination with CD&I, TECOM, MIU, and DC I, is developing a Data Management and Analysis Training and Education Implementation Plan that.

• Identifies USMC MOSs aligned to DA&AI Workforce roles.
• Aligns billet tasks to work roles.
• Will create designated career paths for MOS and civilian work codes.

Why This Matters

If you are pursuing a career in data or AI within the Marine Corps, alignment to a DA&AI Workforce role provides career pathway clarity.

How to Access Each Platform

Step 1. Identify Your Training Goal

• Foundational awareness. Start with the Basic AI Course (mandatory) and II MEF Basic Data Literacy.
• Practical skills. MARINENET Skillsoft, Percipio, JKO.
• Specialized expertise. Digital University, WarU, War Data Platform, Microsoft Organizational Skilling, Google Skills.
• Degree pursuit. USNCC, NPS.

Step 2. Confirm Access

• MARINENET requires DoW CAC or username/password.
• JKO requires CAC.
• Digital University accessible to military and civilian DoD personnel.
• WarU, Google Skills, USNCC, and NPS Online are open on the public internet.
• Microsoft Organizational Skilling needs a personal Microsoft account linked to your .mil account.
• CDAO Digital Commons requires DoD365 access request.

Step 3. Coordinate With Education Center

For TA-funded courses (USNCC, NPS, civilian programs), engage your installation Education Center at MCCS.

Step 4. Track Completions

For Marine Corps tracking, completion of MARINENET courses reflects in MCTFS Basic Training Record (BTR) via Marine Online. External courses may require Marine to upload certificates or document independently.

Common Pursuits

Foundational Path

1. Basic AI Course (mandatory) on MCELE.
2. II MEF Basic Data Literacy Course.
3. Selected Skillsoft or Percipio courses.

IT/Cyber Path

1. Basic AI Course.
2. USMC IT and Intel Community of Interest free courses.
3. Microsoft Organizational Skilling and EIS training for Azure and Microsoft tools.
4. Digital University for advanced AI.

Analyst Path

1. Basic AI Course.
2. II MEF Basic Data Literacy.
3. JKO data analytics tracks.
4. Digital University analytics pathways.
5. Consider USNCC Data Analytics certificate.

Officer Career Path

1. Basic AI Course.
2. Digital University AI courses.
3. NPS Distance Learning AI for Military Use.
4. NPS AI Fellowship for selectees.

Common Errors

Skipping the Basic Course

The mandatory Basic AI Course (per MARADMIN 214/26) is the foundation. Skipping or delaying creates compliance issues.

Mitigation. Complete by 31 December 2026.

Pursuing Advanced Training Without Foundation

Marines jump to advanced courses without foundational understanding.

Mitigation. Build up from foundational to advanced.

Not Tracking External Completions

Marines complete external training but it does not appear in their record.

Mitigation. Save certificates. Upload to MCTFS if process supports it. Document for performance evaluations.

Missing TA Funding

Marines pay for civilian courses out of pocket when TA could fund.

Mitigation. Engage Education Center before paying. See Tuition Assistance (TA).

Cross References

• For mandatory training, see Basic AI Course (Mandatory)
• For NPS AI Fellowship, see AI Fellowship Programs (NPS)
• For workforce roles framework, see Data and AI Workforce Roles
• For overall AI framework, see AI Overview and Authorities
• For Marine Corps education broader scope, see Education Overview and Authorities
• For MarineNet details, see MarineNet and Distance Learning
• For Tuition Assistance, see Tuition Assistance (TA)

Quick Reference

• Authority. MARADMIN 467/26, as amended by MARADMIN 472/26. Earlier catalog, MARADMIN 270/25.
• Mandatory baseline. Basic AI Course per MARADMIN 214/26.
• Main platforms. MCELE (Skillsoft, Percipio), JKO, Digital University, WarU, GenAI.mil, Google Skills, War Data Platform, Microsoft Organizational Skilling, EIS, II MEF.
• Degree programs. USNCC (WGU, UMGC), NPS Distance Learning.
• DA&AI Workforce roles. 11 DoD-wide roles being aligned to USMC MOS and billets.
• CDAO Digital Commons. https://dod365.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/CDAO-Digital-Commons.

Records To Keep

• Course completion certificates
• TA application and approval records (for civilian courses)
• USNCC and NPS enrollment confirmations
• Skillsoft, Percipio, JKO completion history

If you have a question about available training, contact the Command Data Officer, DC Training and Education Command Data and Analytics Office, at JOSHUA.A.GILLAN.MIL@USMC.MIL or 703-432-1274, per MARADMIN 467/26.