Certify pillar
Six tiers.
One standard.
PokerZeno certifications are earned through demonstrated skill — assessments, hand history, and peer review at higher tiers. They cannot be purchased or gifted. Your tier follows you across the platform and determines your access to events, coaching, and curriculum.
Bronze
Tier 1 of 6Requirements
Pass the Foundations Assessment covering hand rankings, position basics, and preflop range fundamentals.
Unlocks
Rated tables, Bronze Open tournaments, beginner curriculum modules.
Typical path
5–15 hours of study
Silver
Tier 2 of 6Requirements
Demonstrate intermediate concepts: pot odds, c-bet frequency, basic bluff construction. Minimum 1,000 rated hands.
Unlocks
Silver-tier events, intermediate curriculum, coaching marketplace access.
Typical path
30–60 hours of study + play
Gold
Tier 3 of 6Requirements
Range construction, multi-street planning, GTO baseline assessment. Minimum 5,000 rated hands with positive ROI.
Unlocks
Gold-tier events, advanced curriculum, verified profile badge, Zeno AI extended.
Typical path
100+ hours study + play
Platinum
Tier 4 of 6Requirements
Solver-level conceptual understanding, session review submission, board-texture mastery exam.
Unlocks
Platinum events, mentorship access, study group leadership.
Typical path
300+ hours combined
Elite
Tier 5 of 6Requirements
Live peer review of 10 recorded sessions. Tournament performance assessment. Minimum 15,000 rated hands.
Unlocks
Elite events, coaching listing, leaderboard season title eligibility.
Typical path
Serious dedicated players
Master
Tier 6 of 6Requirements
Exceptional performance across all dimensions. Peer nomination + board review. Reserved for top 1% of Elite players.
Unlocks
Master designation, Zeno AI full access, season pinnacle events, coaching masterclass eligibility.
Typical path
The top of the ladder
Why certifications matter
Honest measurement
Assessment criteria are transparent and consistent. The same standard applies to everyone — no grade inflation.
Gated access
Higher-tier events, coaching listings, and curriculum tracks require the appropriate certification. Credentials gate real opportunities.
Portable signal
Your certified tier is a verified record of demonstrated ability, visible to coaches and study partners on the platform.