Would you like to become a Certified Bitcoin Professional?

[BitcoinPanther]

Why should anyone need those certificates? What kind of services are opened for owners of such certificate?
For now it seems like I can issue my own certificates and give them to everyone I want. Ofc if the purpose of them is just to show someone that you poses some specific knowledge about bitcoin.
Reading this forum may give even better knowledge then your certificate.

This is about getting certificate so that they can incentivise their teachings to people.  With the certificate, they are able to tell that they are professional and knowledgeable about Bitcoin and then can organize seminars and other stuff regarding Bitcoin and charge people.  They can also offer their advice services in exchange of fee.  This is all about business and getting reward on what you know.  Which I think is reasonable since you spend lots of your time learning stuffs.

[maydna]

So you can show off to other people that you are the Bitcoin Professional? I think it's not a good idea, but for some people who wants to search for fame and popularity, they can join with that. It's better to stay behind the wall while we can do many things than to get expose from media.

Hm, somehow, I feel it strange because it is written in that article that:

The following careers would benefit from certification:
Accountants and Controllers
Sales & Marketing professionals
Professors, Teachers, and Educators
Entrepreneurs
IT Professionals
Call Centre Representatives
Project Managers
Anyone who uses Bitcoin in their daily lives

So, I feel that the government is involved in this certification because all of the profession is in real life. Besides that, I feel that soon the governments will announce something related to that certified.

[Ulven]

Hi, I'd like to become a "Certified Bitcoin Professional":
https://cryptoconsortium.org/certifications/CBP

But I've been putting it off, so I thought I'd try to find someone to take it with me. The idea is to study for the exam together (the idea is *not* to take the exam together; just study for it). I can put in 1 to 2 hours a day.

Looks like there are 33 topics so it'll take 1 to 2 months to study (just a rough estimate).

Anyone up for this?

Reading becomes a scientist by author Taha Hussein,If you tour the forum and love reading
You will learn a lot,and You will receive your certificate

[Abstrct]

I've commented on another thread about the CBP and believe my comments are just as fitting here. FWIW, I'm a board member of C4 and yes, I'm lucky to share the board with some incredible people.

I am sorry to say but this kind of certification has no value, at least to me. What was the process to get it ? Following the course and complete a quizz ? In their about page i see Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Vitalik Buterin, and a few others listed as their Board of Directors. I am a little surprised to see them and I never heard about this consortium

C4 has been around a pretty long time now but to be blunt, we aren't experts in marketing. We mostly just quietly do things we think are helpful. In addition to the professional certification, C4 also introduced the CryptoCurrency Security Standard, and have run a very well received training conference.

The certification may not have value to you, but we have many partners who are strong believers in it, including exchanges, professional services firms, dev shops, and banks. We especially find that organizations looking to hire their first couple blockchain focused employees find a lot of value in it, as they are less likely to know what questions to ask in an interview process. The cert gives them a measuring stick that helps ensure the people they are hiring are not completely smoke and mirrors.

From the side of the professional, we have had numerous people tell us that getting the certification helped prepare them for jobs in the space, and helped them prove that knowledge to perspective employers.

I mean, I get the teasing. Not everyone believes that certifications are beneficial. Not to mention there are a lot of scammers out there looking for a quick buck.
C4 is a non-profit, that's been around for over three years, which just aims to help mature the space and professional certifications is a means to doing that. We always make sure to work with incredible people across the industry to ensure what we offer is the absolute best that it can be.

As an update to my original post above, a second Blockchain Training Conference was just announced - again focusing on education and training, not crappy sales pitches.


WeHODLed, if you haven't registered for the exam yet, I'm going to be sending you a coupon to knock some cost off the exam. If you get a study group together, I'm happy to give each of you the same discount. Also, in case you missed it, there is a pretty helpful study guide: https://cryptoconsortium.org/cbp/CBPStudyGuide.pdf

Welcome to the kinda crazy crypto space! A lot of people in this thread may sound negative, but they are genuinely looking out for you. There are lots of scams in this space and it's always good to do your own research.

[bilal_jan321]

Hi, I'd like to become a "Certified Bitcoin Professional":
https://cryptoconsortium.org/certifications/CBP

But I've been putting it off, so I thought I'd try to find someone to take it with me. The idea is to study for the exam together (the idea is *not* to take the exam together; just study for it). I can put in 1 to 2 hours a day.

Looks like there are 33 topics so it'll take 1 to 2 months to study (just a rough estimate).

Anyone up for this?

I don't think I'm up for this. All these lessons can be learned through online. And $99 + $35 + $35. All for it can be searched through google without money. So, free knowledge and my time is mine. And also, what's the point of this forum if you'll be needing to fund your study. I'll choose this forum, not that.

I do agree with you. If you go through the contents of this certification, you can see yourself that all these concepts can easily be learned from google/youtube.
Secondly, if I have $99 + $35 + $35, I would prefer to buy some BTC and HODL  

[munareal]

A bitcoin certification? There is no need for that. I will rather learn from this forum and other cryptocurrency forums. Google is there for whatever I need to know so why spend money on bitcoin certification that has no backing of any educational institute.  

[adzino]

A bitcoin certification? There is no need for that. I will rather learn from this forum and other cryptocurrency forums. Google is there for whatever I need to know so why spend money on bitcoin certification that has no backing of any educational institute.  

Well, if you have a certificate, you can call yourself a certified bitcoin professional (i know this sounds stupid but just saying and honestly has no use). You can prove others that you are indeed well versed about bitcoins. That's the best a piece of paper can do. True, there is no need to spend money for a certificate given by just a random person (i bet the person also has no clue about what bitcoin is and is just printing out papers as a certificate).
To OP, how are you even planning of studying together unless you find someone living in a close proximity to you?

[plvbob0070]

Hi, I'd like to become a "Certified Bitcoin Professional":
https://cryptoconsortium.org/certifications/CBP

But I've been putting it off, so I thought I'd try to find someone to take it with me. The idea is to study for the exam together (the idea is *not* to take the exam together; just study for it). I can put in 1 to 2 hours a day.

Looks like there are 33 topics so it'll take 1 to 2 months to study (just a rough estimate).

Anyone up for this?

I don't think that certificate is needed. As long as you know things and have deeper knowledge already about bitcoin is enough. But well, it's up to you if want it just to be a "bitcoin professional". I'll just give you a good luck cheer. Good luck on your study, if you'll continue it. And hope you'll find a study partner.

[shesheboy]

You will be surprised that the person issuing you this certificate did not even get such a thing. Just like the self proclaimed bitcoin expert you are being issued such a certificate by some dude sitting at home and running this program  . When online, people can put up many gabbrish to make money and this is exactly one of them.

you mean the certificate ? they can meyt becuase they are the one's that issue the certificate and that can already be considered that they have alots of certificate for themself but that does not mean that he is already a blockchain expert/professional because like what you said , he might only doing this as a kind of business to earn money from other incoscent people   .

@op yes i do and we all do  . who wouldnt like to be a bitcoin pro ? because when you are already a pro you can do many amazing things and you can use it to earn good amounts of cash  .

[KlepZ]

his is interesting. Well for me, if you think it will help you to be better regarding Bitcoin, why not take the course and have a certification. It will help you become validated with how Bitcoin works. With a large number of people that are into it, who can you really trust to help you over scamming you? For a starter like me, good thing my mentor was able to share his knowledge to me and guide me through. He is in demand on his own rights

[drumamat]

A bitcoin certification? There is no need for that. I will rather learn from this forum and other cryptocurrency forums. Google is there for whatever I need to know so why spend money on bitcoin certification that has no backing of any educational institute.  

The certificate is a fig leaf.You don't really need him.You will gain KNOWLEDGE!To understand any question You should at least know what to look for.I can not guarantee the quality of training, but the fact of the existence of such courses is certainly pleasing.

[Vod]

certificates are meaningless..
portfolio of experience is everything.

True.  But you can fake a portfolio....

[bitbunnny]

And what would such certificate actually mean? As far as Ib know there isn't some recgonized Bitcoin authority or institution that would give such certificates and that they would have some value. So I don't see any sense in that as well not any added value. I'm not against education and courses, they could be of some help although there is problem with suitable experts but I don't support certification.

[Ailmand]

Hi, I'd like to become a "Certified Bitcoin Professional":
https://cryptoconsortium.org/certifications/CBP

But I've been putting it off, so I thought I'd try to find someone to take it with me. The idea is to study for the exam together (the idea is *not* to take the exam together; just study for it). I can put in 1 to 2 hours a day.

Looks like there are 33 topics so it'll take 1 to 2 months to study (just a rough estimate).

Anyone up for this?

It seems that having a certification would be great. However, as we know it bitcoin or cryptocurrency is not yet fully accepted by most countries, thus having such certification might just be a plain paper. Along with that, is the one giving certification accredited by the government? Or, thus the government honor such certification?

If your aim is to learn more about crypto/bitcoin/blockchain tech, you can actually just study it by your self since there are a lot of online sources where you can educate your self.

[muratsink]

unfortunately, in my country BTC is still illegal and is not recognized as a legal payment instrument. even no institution can provide BTC certificates to crypto users. but, I predict if BTC and crypto are accepted in my country, then the government will make a BTC professional certificate, the finance and economic ministry will cover everything needed for the security of crypto transactions. including the legality of BTC certificates will be important and formal for each crypto user. and I will be part of the person who has a BTC certificate.

[mohammedmattar]

Hi, I'd like to become a "Certified Bitcoin Professional":
https://cryptoconsortium.org/certifications/CBP

But I've been putting it off, so I thought I'd try to find someone to take it with me. The idea is to study for the exam together (the idea is *not* to take the exam together; just study for it). I can put in 1 to 2 hours a day.

Looks like there are 33 topics so it'll take 1 to 2 months to study (just a rough estimate).

Anyone up for this?

I do not think the certificate (in this way) will be of value
I prefer experience through learning, friction, mistake and right, I think this way is the most effective in the field of CRYPTO

Note .. I am not against accredited certificates, but must be from prestigious universities or institutes.

[KingScorpio]

certified bitcoin professional:

bitcoin is best and most valuable

certified litecoin professional:

litecoin is best and most valuable

certified gold expert:

gold is best and most valuable

certified silver expert:

silver is best and most valuable

oh boy...

[Malsetid]

Hi, I'd like to become a "Certified Bitcoin Professional":
https://cryptoconsortium.org/certifications/CBP

But I've been putting it off, so I thought I'd try to find someone to take it with me. The idea is to study for the exam together (the idea is *not* to take the exam together; just study for it). I can put in 1 to 2 hours a day.

Looks like there are 33 topics so it'll take 1 to 2 months to study (just a rough estimate).

Anyone up for this?

I do not think the certificate (in this way) will be of value
I prefer experience through learning, friction, mistake and right, I think this way is the most effective in the field of CRYPTO

Note .. I am not against accredited certificates, but must be from prestigious universities or institutes.

I find it funny if there really is such a thing lol. Many expert traders who are up to making successful trades started by just themselves, learning, practicing, losing money, and then practicing some more. I'd rather be like one of them than a "certified bitcoin professional".

[morrisgonzalez]

I don't think it's necessary to become a certified bitcoin professional & I never heard before this. It's a open platform for all the users, anyone can openly do this work & don't need any certificate for this. I think it's a unnecessary thing Which don't need in this platform.

[Elkmar]

Well, seems like big bullshit.

Why would you need this certificate ?

It does not prove anything.