Professional Certification Program

Certified Veteran Success Partner™ (VSP)

A first-of-its-kind professional certification setting a new national standard for those who support Service members and Veterans through transition.

Developed With

Dallas College

National Standard

First-of-its-kind credential

Holistic Approach

Client-centered support

What Is the VSP Certification?

The Certified Veteran Success Partner™ (VSP) credential is a first-of-its-kind professional certification designed to elevate and standardize the role of those who support Service members and Veterans through the complexities of transition.

Developed in partnership with Dallas College, the VSP certification equips professionals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to guide Veterans across every major area of post-service life—housing, employment, education, benefits navigation, wellness, and long-term community integration.

"Grounded in a holistic, client-centered approach, the VSP credential validates practitioners who can translate military experience into civilian opportunity, build personalized life and career plans, and coordinate resources across diverse systems."

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Core Competency Areas

VSP-certified professionals are equipped to guide Veterans across every major area of post-service life.

Housing

Navigate housing resources, assistance programs, and stable living arrangements for Veterans.

Employment

Translate military experience into civilian career opportunities and job placement strategies.

Education

Guide Veterans through educational benefits, training programs, and degree completion.

Benefits Navigation

Expert support in accessing VA benefits, disability claims, and entitlement programs.

Wellness

Support physical, mental, and emotional health through holistic wellness coordination.

Community Integration

Foster long-term connections, networks, and meaningful community engagement.

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Who Can Become a Certified VSP?

The VSP certification creates a scalable pathway for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds to serve the military community with excellence, empathy, and measurable impact.

Veterans

Use your lived experience to support fellow Veterans through transition

HR Professionals

Better recruit, onboard, and support Veteran employees in your organization

Career Coaches & Counselors

Enhance your ability to guide Veterans through career planning and development

Social Service Providers

Coordinate comprehensive support across housing, benefits, and wellness

Higher Education Staff

Support student Veterans in academic success and post-graduation planning

Setting The Standard

A New National Standard for Veteran Support Professionals

Through this certification, Valor Path and its partners are setting a new national standard for the professionals who stand beside Veterans as they build strong, stable, purpose-filled lives after service.

Excellence

Standardized professional development

Empathy

Client-centered approach to support

Impact

Measurable outcomes for Veterans