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Pokémon professor - Pokémon professors act as judges and organizers of Pokémon League events and tournaments, and certification reportedly costs US$299.

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Career ready - The National Career Readiness Certificate, issued by ACT, "is a portable, research-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success."

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Beer judge -

The Beer Judge Certification Program consists of a lengthy exam, and upon completing the program you'll be ready to judge beer competitions.

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Happiness coach - For US$1,050, you can become a certified happiness coach, which is actually becoming a valuable certification as workplace mental health is becoming more important.

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Airbnb host - You can learn how to become the best renting option in your area for less than US$20. You can put the certificate in your home to show it off, but that’s about it.

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Knight/Lord/Lady/Duke/Duchess of Sealand - Sealand is a self-declared micronation in a retired naval station off the UK coast. For varying prices, you can become nobility in the sovereign military order of Sealand.

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Dog psychologist - Anyone can get to know their dog on a more personal level with this certificate course, offered by Open College.

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Mediumship and clairvoyance - Imagine Spirit offers psychic certification for just US$199. The program teaches you to communicate with spirits, read photos of the deceased, and hold séances.

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Baby shower party planner -

International Open Academy offers this very niche certificate program, which includes choosing themes, scheduling, and marketing.

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Ordained minister - You can become an ordained minister, and legally officiate weddings in most states of US. You can also become a "Pastafarian Minister" with The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

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Professional purchaser - The American Purchasing Society offers a Certified Purchasing Professional program online, for which the Code of Ethics includes, "maintain loyalty to your employer" and "refuse to accept gratuities."

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Active listener - The organization 7 Cups connects people to caring listeners for free emotional support 24/7, and to become a volunteer you must complete their active listening certification course.

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Criminal investigator - For US$400, you can become a criminal investigator. The American College of Foreign Examiners Institute offers an online class which reportedly consists of watching one 90-minute video and taking a 100 question open-book exam.  

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Servant leadership - Cornell University offers a certificate program in Servant Leadership, which teaches leaders how to serve their team instead of top-down management.

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Wasting time on the Internet - It’s not a certificate, but this course at the University of Pennsylvania turns aimless internet surfing, clicking, watching, chatting, posting, etc. into creative literature. “Distraction, multi-tasking, and aimless drifting is mandatory.”

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Jedi Knight - For some, the spiritual message of the Jedi Order really hit home, and it's now called "One of Earth's newest religions." After you make the commitments and sacrifices of a Jedi, you can celebrate with a certificate for US$8.99.

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Black bear hunter - If you live in Maryland, USA, registering online for a hunting license can put you into a lottery for the right to hunt and kill a wild black bear.  

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Gemologist - The Gemological Institute of America offers a certificate program teaching aspiring gemologists everything about diamonds and gems.

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Doctor of metaphysics - While this certificate is non-accredited, it still says you’re a doctor, and costs just US$32.95.

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Teaching English as a foreign language - There are various websites where you can get certified for less than US$100, and in little over a month, to teach English as a foreign language.

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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification - Handing over as much as US$1,000 to prove you have a disadvantaged business sounds counter-intuitive, but this certification helps businesses attract potential customers, contracts, and grants by labeling them as diverse initiatives.

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Twitter Flight School - It sounds cooler than it is, but it's really just a certificate program on how to create and manage video ads on Twitter.

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Rideshare driver - No actual driving is required to learn how to be a certified high-caliber rideshare driver. The program includes how to interact with various kinds of passengers, and how to get better reviews.

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Body language interpreter - This 15-hour online course offered by New Skills Academy, teaches you to read body language for your personal and professional life for just US$299.

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Master tip-makers - The New Skills Academy offers a US$299 How to Maximize Your Tips in the Service Industry certification, involving advice on how to get your customers to give you more cash.

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Vlogger - It’s no secret that YouTubers make the big bucks, so naturally people are lining up to become vloggers. For US$299 you can learn how it all works, from equipment and editing to promotion and monetization.

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Craft brewing businessperson -

This Portland State University certificate program teaches students everything they need to know to start up and run a successful craft brewery, minus the brewing part.

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Dudeist priest - Get ordained at the Church of the Latter-Day Dude for free, and enjoy the zero-obligation title for the rest of your life.

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Other interesting ways to spend time online? - Check out the best ways to make extra money from home. 

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