Esports trends on Twitter in angry reaction to ECI\u2019s $400 \u2018esports certification\u2019 Patar KnightAn announcement by the Esports Certification Institute (ECI) of the new $400 \u2018esports certification\u2019 for those aspiring to work in esports, has drawn a mixed reaction, to say the least. As esports continues to muscle its way into the limelight, people all over the world are hoping to score a career in one of the world\u2019s biggest growth industries. Even the Olympics embraced esports in the form of their new \u2018Virtual Series,\u2019 something that has also divided fans. In the midst of esports\u2019 exponential trajectory, an organization called the ECI are offering aspiring esports professionals an \u2018esports certification\u2019. ECI\u2019s \u201cesports certification\u201d As announced via the company\u2019s official Twitter, ECI have created a three-part exam that, once completed, will earn you their \u2018esports certification\u2019. We are excited to announce the launch of Esports Certification Institute, a Public Benefit Corporation created to foster professionalism, promote meritocracy, and increase diversity and inclusion in esports. ECI was created to give another path into esports for industry hopefuls pic.twitter.com\/NQyxjiWOBc \u2014 EsportsCI (@EsportsCi) April 27, 2021 With the aim of \u201cfoster professionalism, promote meritocracy, and increase diversity and inclusion in esports,\u201d the cost of taking the exam is $400, which they argue \u201cis an investment into your career.\u201d Esports professionals react Despite using one of their FAQs to address \u201cwhy do people even need this thing,\u201d the announcement has criticized by many esports professionals, so much so that it started trending on Twitter. Prominent League of Legends caster Isaac \u2018Azael\u2019 Cummings Bentley slammed the announcement, writing that neither a university degree or esports certification aided his esports career. My esports qualifications: University Degree\u274c Esports Certificate\u274c Literal World Champion \u2705\u2014 Isaac CB (@AzaelOfficial) April 28, 2021 This was mirrored by Valorant sensation turned Team Liquid streaming partner Jonas \u2018AverageJonaes\u2019 Navarsete, who comments that \u201cyou don\u2019t need a certificate, you need passion.\u201d I got a career in gaming\/esports with a job background that predates the internet by about 400 years (Opera). You don’t need a certificate, you need passion. \u2014 AverageJonas \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4 (@Average_Jonas) April 28, 2021 Finally, Product Manager for TSM, Allie Hahe, also noted that her parent organization already provides all of the support that the ECI claim to be offering, but do so \u201call for free.\u201d I highly recommend to anyone considering a $400 “”esports certificate”” to instead check out the resources we offer at @TSMUniversity. We have industry professionals offering advice, mentorships, and more to help you learn about the industry, all for free.https:\/\/t.co\/E1QQYtffw3 \u2014 Allie Hahe (@alliehahe) April 27, 2021 One of the concerns raised was over some of the specific questions in the exam, which read more like a maths test tied to gaming examples. These are real questions from the ECI’s practice exam\u2026. LOL what pic.twitter.com\/8aVrWJk5yn \u2014 Joe (@JoePokrzywa) April 27, 2021 However, not all were so dismissive of the ECI. The head of Competitive for OneTeam asks \u201cwould it kill you to try and look at the potential positive impacts?\u201d https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lazerchickenzzz\/status\/1387130430923710468 One of ECI\u2019s founding members, Ryan Friedman, also clarified that the certification is aimed at those who want to enter the \u201ctraditional business\u201d side of esports, not for \u201ctalent positions\u201d such as casting and journalism. https:\/\/twitter.com\/RyanWFriedman\/status\/1387087947510554625 Many people in hiring positions of esports have also said that the ECI certification will not be something they actively look for in candidates, including Dexerto. According to some of the scene\u2019s biggest names, it\u2019s passion and hard work that are more important. This doesn\u2019t mean that the Esports Certification will have no merit in the future, but it won\u2019t be for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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