Trincadeira: 06/01/2007

Existem profissionais que passam a vida a criar modelos para a lego com a esperança de ganhar um bom dinheirito a brincar. Boa Vida

What is LEGO Certified Professionals?
LEGO Certified Professionals is a community based program made up of adult LEGO hobbyists have turned their hobby into a full-time or part-time profession. The LEGO Certified Professionals program establishes a formal relationship between the Certified Professionals and the LEGO Group in order to help promote the aims of both groups.

Are LEGO Certified Professionals employees of the LEGO Group?
No. LEGO Certified Professionals are not LEGO Group employees. The LEGO Certified Professionals Program is an officially recognized community based program of the LEGO Group. The LEGO Group takes no responsibility for the quality of the LEGO Certified Professionals work.

What criteria does the LEGO Group use to select Certified Professionals?
The LEGO Group selects those who we think best exemplify the program fundamentals of building proficiency, enthusiasm, and professionalism towards the public, other fans, the LEGO community and the LEGO group. Additionally, selection is made based on the strength of the applicants business plan as well as the level of their professionalism.

What does the LEGO Group require from LEGO Certified Professionals?

All LEGO Certified Professionals are expected to exemplify the program fundamentals of building proficiency, enthusiasm, and professionalism towards the public, other fans, the LEGO community and the LEGO group. In addition, LEGO Certified Professionals agree to:
Provide quarterly activity reports
Be willing to work together with LEGO Group reps
Adhere to additional requirements outlined by Certified Professionals contractWhat benefits does a LEGO Certified Professional receive?The LEGO Group offers the following awards to all LEGO Certified Professionals

members:
Ability to purchase bulk brick, for use in approved projects.
Ability to use the appropriate LEGO trademarks
Easy access to LEGO representatives
Lead sharing from LEGO PR and marketing groups
Pre-launch product information
Access to the private LEGO Certified Professionals online community forums
Invitations to participate in local LEGO marketing event
Join a group of professionals dedicated to furthering the profession
and much more

Does this cost money?

Yes. There is a year charge of $1000 USD to cover program expenses.

How do I join LEGO Certified Professionals?

A person interested in being a member of LEGO Certified Professionals should send an email to legocertifiedprofessionals@lego.com with the following information:
A description of your business model/plan
An overview of your previous commercial activities
A detailed list of places where they contribute to the LEGO community
Links to your personal Web site and/or LEGO creations galleriesThe LEGO Group receives applications from many qualified individuals; unfortunately, not all applicants can be accepted into LEGO Certified Professionals. LEGO Certified Professionals are up for review every year, so if you aren?t accepted you can always increase your community efforts and re-apply.