Army Continuing Education System

Welcome to the Fort Bliss Continuing Education Services

Mission
Provide quality, relevant, customer-driven educational programs and services that enhance the personal growth, professional development, and readiness of Active duty, Reserve/NG, family members, civilians, retirees, and contractors.

Vision
Provide lifelong learning, readiness, and resilience through flexible and quality education programs, services, and systems in support of the total Army.

Army Continuing Education Services serves to provide lifelong learning opportunities to enhance job performance, skill qualifications, and career growth; promote the development of critical thinking and decision-making skills through a variety of post-secondary programs that enable Soldiers to be better leaders and adapt to new challenges; ensure every TA-eligible Soldier understands the programs and services available through ACES; integrate emerging technologies and decision-support tools to revolutionize education, training, and business practices.

Click here for the ACES tri-fold.

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A recruiter from Cadet Command is available to discuss Green to Gold Commissioning Options on Tuesdays from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Education Center, 2916 Carrington Rd.

The Army Personnel Testing Center provides Soldiers with an environment for monitored testing, evaluation, and placement. Testing includes the AFCT, DLAB, DLPT, OPI, SIFT, TABE, and more. Testing is conducted by appointment.

Basic Skills Education Program: The Basic Skills Education Program is the Army’s primary on-duty education program for enlisted personnel. BSEP is offered both in person and remotely. The course is a six-week, half day, on-duty program. The program is designed to help Soldiers master functional reading, writing and mathematical skills. Completion of the program aids Soldiers in raising their general technical score, thus enhancing re-enlistment and promotion potential, eligibility for commissioning programs, reclassification, and MOS efficiency.

Click here for the latest BSEP schedule and registration requirements.

The National Testing Center provides testing by appointment. Proctored testing includes CLEP/DSST Exams, Pearson Vue Certification Exams, ASE Exams, MicroSoft Certifications, and Third Party Proctored Exams.

Click here for a copy of the National Testing Center Brochure

Colleges providing on-post classes include Excelsior College, Park University, the University of Maryland Global Campus, and Webster University.

The institutions provide a variety of associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctoral programs. On-site education counselors are available to provide information on transfer credit, enrollment, financial aid, and much more.