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DANTES is sunsetting the Academic Skills Training (AST) program on June 29, 2025, as a result of Defense-wide topline reductions. Sunset of the AST program includes elimination of the Online Academic Skills Course (OASC), available online and via the OASC mobile app. New registrants for the program are no longer allowed from March 31, 2025.

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Video Courses Designed For

  • Active military, Reserves, National Guard
  • Active duty family
  • DOD civilians

Welcome to DANTES Academic Skills Training

Achieve your long-term career goals—inside and outside of the military—by building your academic skills.

Inside you’ll find access to the Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) as well as services like live tutoring and test readiness tools. OASC focuses on preparing you with the academic skills needed to do well on standardized exams you’ll encounter in the military, like the AFCT, or those like the ACT or ACCUPLACER needed for college success.

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How it works

  • Take a Pre-Assessment
  • Predictive technology forecasts your test scores
  • Receive recommended, interactive lessons based on your strengths and weaknesses, to improve your skills.

Learning doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Inside, you’ll find the support you need, from emailing an instructor for clarification to live tutoring for help with difficult concepts. Don’t miss the downloadable ebooks with tips and tricks to further assist you in your academic and career pathway.

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For Educational Service Officers (ESOs), counselors, and leadership, Peterson’s provides marketing and informational materials to help raise awareness of the program among Service members. Additionally, counselors may view tutorials and webinars regarding how to best use the program, and how to monitor and analyze Service member progress by installation.

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Features

  • Diagnostics tests, mini-quizzes, and full-length assessments
  • Interactive lessons, videos, and flashcards
  • Email support and live tutoring
  • Mobile-responsive
  • Self-paced and asynchronous
  • Web-based, 24/7 access
  • For administrators: reporting by installation

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