Certified Bitcoin Professional FAQ
What is Certified Bitcoin Professional ?
As a Certified Bitcoin Professional, you will gain knowledge about the Bitcoin blockchain, Bitcoin transactions, and how the operation involved in the Bitcoin network. As a Bitcoin Professional, you will be able to apply Bitcoin technology to their professional area of expertise and understand privacy aspects, double-spending, and other issues that relate to the currency.
How to register for the examination ?
- First of all, you need to create an account and choose which certification you want to obtain.
- Then whenever, you are ready to take the examination, you can enroll in it. However, you need to keep in mind that the fee for the examination is needed to pay in a cryptocurrency such as bitcoin.
- After completing the examination, send in your application to be certified. This includes uploading a copy of your resume and agreeing to the C4 Code of Ethics. Additionally, application fees are $39.99 USD. You must also pay for this in a cryptocurrency such as bitcoin.
Who should take the exam?
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
What happens if I fail my exam?
In the event you fail your exam, you will be able to retake it by paying the examination fee a second time. Once you’ve successfully passed your exam you can then complete your application for certification.
I just completed my exam and answered a few questions incorrectly. Can I see these answers?
In order to maintain a high level of integrity of C4’s exams, the results are kept private. This is to minimize the opportunity for cheating and ensure that anyone who successfully passes an examination truly posesses the level of knowledge associated with its certification.
Why am I asked to upload my resume to become certified?
Most certifications require submitting a curriculum vitae or resume. C4’s certifications are no different. Per our Privacy Policy, C4 works with cryptocurrency companies to help them find professionals in their area. C4 will only share this information with other parties with your consent, which can be given via the My Information page. If you have not consented to share your information, your personal information and resume will never be shared with anyone.
Why are there two fees – an examination fee and an application fee?
C4’s certification process is modeled after the certification process that has been used by other certifying bodies for decades. The examination fee covers the costs associated with creating and administering the exam, whereas the application fee covers the processing of your certification, such as printing and shipping your physical certificate, and digitally signing your digital certificate.
I just completed my exam and saw two questions that seemed similar. Why?
C4’s exams are compiled from a database of questions significantly larger than the exam itself. When being compiled, a few questions are randomly chosen from each of the topics within that certification’s Common Body of Knowledge. While it should be rare, it’s possible that two similar questions can be chosen from a single topic.
How many questions are there in the Certified Bitcoin Professional examination ?
The Certified Bitcoin Professional examination consists of 75 multiple-choice and true/false questions
What is the total time duration given to complete Certified Bitcoin Professional examination ?
For the examination you are given 20 minutes, therefore, it is very important to manage your time wisely.
What is the passing score for the examination ?
A passing grade of 70% is required to apply for certification. If you fail the exam, you can pay to take the exam again. You will be unable to apply for certification until you have successfully passed the exam.
