Want to Be ‘Certified Crypto Expert?’ You Need 11 Hours and $229

To pass the chartered financial analyst exams and put the “CFA” letters on your resumé, at least 900 hours of study are recommended. Hitting the books for 300 to 400 hours is advised for the certified public accountant exam, which is usually taken by prospective CPAs who have completed an undergraduate degree in the subject.

However, to become a “Certified Cryptocurrency Expert,” or CCE, all you need is $229 and time for 11 hours of online coursework offered by Blockchain Council. If that’s too much of a time commitment, you can receive a “Cryptocurrency and Blockchain ...