Player Certificates

Player Certificate Courses — Pawn to Super King

Seven nationally recognised player certificates from beginner to elite. Each level has a dedicated course on Promotion Academy where you complete your learning, assessment, and certification.

Course Catalogue

Each course links directly to Promotion Academy for enrolment, learning, and certification.

Player Pathway
Beginner
R100

Pawn Certificate Test - Getting Started

First steps in chess — basic rules, piece movement, checkmate, and the fundamentals of competitive play.

Audience: Beginners, school learners, and players new to tournament chess
Prerequisite: None — open to all
Certificate: Player Certificate
Access: Paid
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Player Pathway
Beginner
R100

Knight Certificate Test - Spotting Threats

Introduction to tactical patterns, forks, pins, and spotting threats in simple positions.

Audience: Beginners who have completed the Pawn level or know the basic rules
Prerequisite: Pawn Certificate recommended
Certificate: Player Certificate
Access: Paid
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Player Pathway
Beginner
R100

Bishop Certificate Test - Patterns & Plans

Opening principles, piece coordination, and an introduction to positional understanding.

Audience: Players who have completed Knight level or have basic tactical awareness
Prerequisite: Knight Certificate recommended
Certificate: Player Certificate
Access: Paid
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Player Pathway
Intermediate
R100

Rook Certificate Test - Endgame Basics

Middlegame planning, pawn structures, and essential endgame techniques.

Audience: Intermediate players who have completed Bishop level
Prerequisite: Bishop Certificate recommended
Certificate: Player Certificate
Access: Paid
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Player Pathway
Beginner
R100

Queen Certificate Test - Strategy & Structure

Advanced tactics, positional understanding, and strategic planning.

Audience: Intermediate to advanced players who have completed Rook level
Prerequisite: Rook Certificate recommended
Certificate: Player Certificate
Access: Paid
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Player Pathway
Intermediate
R100

King Certificate Test - Tournament Readiness

Tournament readiness, advanced endgame mastery, and competitive preparation.

Audience: Advanced players preparing for tournament play
Prerequisite: Queen Certificate recommended
Certificate: Player Certificate
Access: Paid
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Player Pathway
Advanced
R100

Super King Certificate Test - Performance Excellence

Elite-level play — national and international competition preparation and performance excellence.

Audience: Elite players preparing for national and international competition
Prerequisite: King Certificate recommended
Certificate: Player Certificate
Access: Paid
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