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Ask HN: What credentials have you gotten for fun?

2 pointsby muffinman2610 months ago
I'm particularly interested in non-technical or niche credentials, but anything folks are interested in is cool.

5 comments

ahazred8ta10 months ago
Mail-order minister registrations are still popular, but not exactly skill-based <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;wanderlustbay.com&#x2F;best-place-to-get-ordained&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;wanderlustbay.com&#x2F;best-place-to-get-ordained&#x2F;</a><p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.classcentral.com&#x2F;report&#x2F;free-certificates&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.classcentral.com&#x2F;report&#x2F;free-certificates&#x2F;</a>
JSDevOps10 months ago
In the UK you can do the test to become a drone operator<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;register-drones.caa.co.uk&#x2F;individual&#x2F;register-and-take-test-to-fly" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;register-drones.caa.co.uk&#x2F;individual&#x2F;register-and-ta...</a>
muffinman2610 months ago
I&#x27;ll start. So far I&#x27;ve gotten my Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder certification.<p>I&#x27;ve looked into getting CEFR certification in German or studying for the HSK (Mandarin), but haven&#x27;t put my money where my mouth is yet.
ahazred8ta9 months ago
You can become a notary. The fees are small. It&#x27;s a conversation starter and can be handy in a small business.
JohnFen10 months ago
None. I gain skills for fun, but not credentials. The only purpose credentials serve is to prove to strangers that you have certain skills, so they&#x27;re just business.