

Written reflection of their time within the program so far. In addition, Stage 1 applicants must complete a To qualify: Staff at least 6 events per year in a certification-appropriateīasic Professors may apply to rank up to Stage 1 after nine months within the program.Įxam comprises the familiar multiple-choice element, but with some moreĪdvanced topics thrown in. Questions can be a little tricky, and some are designed to trip you up, so be Professors must complete a straightforward multiple-choice exam that addressesĪ variety of topics, such as tournament procedures and game rulings. Requirements: Familiarity with the Play! Pokémon program andĬommitment to adhere to the Professor Core Values Throughout: you must score at least 80% in order to pass! Basic Rank has its own exam of increasing complexity, though one thing stays the same Option to rank up as their experience and tenure increase. Professors begin at the Basic rank in their chosen certification and gain the Through which a Professor may ascend during their time with the program. Pokémon event, but it is strongly recommended.Īddition to the three different certifications available, there are three ranks Requirement to have a Judge certification in order to act as a judge at a Play! Games (VG), and the exam will adapt accordingly. Judges canĬhoose to specialize in either the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) or video


Rulings and assisting the Organizer in running a quality tournament. Pokémon TCG Judge and VG JudgeĬertification shows that the Professor is committed to administering impartial Who meet certain prerequisites can become eligible to run certain local PremierĮvents, such as League Cups and Premier Challenges. Reporting the results, recruiting a judge team, and much more. They host, such as securing the location, selecting the structure and format, Organizers are responsible for all the details of tournaments With the Organizer certification can use the official Pokémon website to scheduleĪnd advertise tournaments, and they gain access to our Tournament Operations One certification under your belt, you may decide to take other certifications Pick the certification that best fits your goals in the program. When you first apply to become a Professor, you should Professor Program currently offers three certifications: Organizer, Pokémon TCG Hope you'll consider applying to become a Pokémon Professor! Passionate about Pokémon? Are you interested in helping provide fun andĮngaging experiences for fans in your area? Do you like the message of our Spirit of the Game and the Professor Core Values? If you responded positively to these questions, we very much
