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Foundation
200 pts on completion
- Complete all 10 lessons
- Pass the Foundation exam (70%)
- Ten practice quizzes
Certifications
Earn your badges.
Six tiers, from Foundation to Grandmaster. Each represents a real step forward in your understanding and your community presence.
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Intermediate
400 pts on completion
- Foundation certification
- Log 50 practice spins on each variant
- Pass the Intermediate exam (75%)
3
Advanced
700 pts on completion
- Intermediate certification
- Attend or host an event
- Pass the Advanced exam (80%)
4
Expert
1100 pts on completion
- Advanced certification
- Contribute to a discussion thread weekly for eight weeks
- Pass the Expert exam (85%)
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Master
1600 pts on completion
- Expert certification
- Publish one article or co-author a paper
- Pass the Master exam (90%)
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Grandmaster
2200 pts on completion
- Master certification
- Serve one cycle on the editorial board OR as an Area Representative
- Pass the Grandmaster seminar review
Certifications open doors.
Recognized by partner venues, linked on your profile, and eligible for event priority.
Next stepStart the Foundation program →
The Path
Six rungs. Each one earned.
1
Foundation200 pts on completion
The starting point. Covers wheel geometry, basic bets, and European vs. American rules.
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Intermediate400 pts on completion
Deepens bet types, introduces odds calculations, and requires 50 logged spins per variant.
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Advanced700 pts on completion
Adds strategy analysis, event hosting, and a higher exam pass threshold.
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Expert1,100 pts on completion
Requires sustained community contribution — weekly threads for two months.
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Master1,600 pts on completion
Publication required. Co-authoring a paper counts.
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Grandmaster2,200 pts on completion
The highest tier. Requires a board or representative role, plus seminar review.
Exam Prep
How to prepare well.
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Complete every lesson first
Certifications are not shortcuts. Each exam draws directly from the corresponding curriculum. Do not attempt an exam until you have read every lesson at that level.
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Use the practice quizzes
Each lesson has a practice quiz. The Foundation exam is drawn from the same question bank. Ten correct quizzes before the exam is a strong signal you are ready.
03
Log your practice spins
For Intermediate and above, spin logs are required. Track your sessions at the practice wheel from day one — it is much easier than reconstructing them later.
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Engage the community
Expert and above require community activity. Start contributing to discussion threads early, before those requirements appear, so it feels natural rather than forced.
Badges
Each badge, earned by real members.
Badges display on your profile and are verified by our system. You cannot buy or skip to a badge — every one represents documented activity.
F
Foundation
1,240 earned
I
Intermediate
618 earned
A
Advanced
291 earned
E
Expert
104 earned
M
Master
37 earned
G
Grandmaster
9 earned
Success Stories
From members who have earned their badges.
“I started thinking Foundation would take me a week. It took me three weeks — and I was better for it. The exam is genuinely rigorous. That rigour is the point.”
M. Delacroix · Master · Lyon
“The community requirement for Expert was the best thing that happened to my study. Teaching others clarifies your own understanding faster than anything.”
T. Nakamura · Expert · Osaka
“Advanced opened doors I did not expect — I was invited to co-host a chapter event in London within a month of earning the badge.”
A. Okonkwo · Advanced · Lagos
Test Schedule
Exam windows open four times a year.
Exams are available online during each window. You choose when within the window to sit. Grandmaster seminar reviews are scheduled individually with the board.
Winter window
January 2 – February 28
Foundation & Intermediate only
Spring window
April 1 – May 31
All tiers open
Summer window
July 7 – August 25
All tiers open
Autumn window
October 1 – November 15
All tiers open
Dates are approximate and confirmed in the community calendar each year. Check the Events page for confirmed dates.
FAQ
Certification questions answered.
How long does Foundation take?
Most members complete Foundation in two to four weeks — one to two hours per week of study, plus practice quiz sessions.
What happens if I fail an exam?
You can retake any exam after a 7-day cooldown. There is no limit on attempts, but each retake requires fresh preparation.
Are certifications recognised outside the community?
Our partner venues recognise all certification levels. Foundation and above get priority event access. Master and Grandmaster are listed publicly on our site.
Can I skip tiers?
No. Each tier requires the previous certification. There are no skips, no exceptions.
Do certifications expire?
No. Once earned, a certification is permanent. The curriculum may evolve, but your badge will not be revoked.
Is there a cost to certify?
No. All exams and certifications are included in free membership. There is no fee to sit an exam.