Proof of Usefulness Report

Destination Certification Inc.

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+357

Proof of Usefulness Score

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Destination Certification (DestCert) is a highly reputable cybersecurity training provider with verified strong market presence, despite a low-quality submission. The project has high real-world utility, offering premium CISSP/CCSP bootcamps and a popular 'MasterClass' style learning platform. External verification confirms significant traction (100k+ YouTube subscribers, widely recommended on Reddit, high-value course sales), contradicting the submission's exaggerated and unverifiable claims ('everyone', 'most people'). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals, heavily penalized for the poor quality and lack of data in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+148.75

Audience Reach Impact+72.00

Technical Innovation+37.50

Evidence Of Traction+87.50

Market Timing Relevance+72.00

Functional Completeness+2.50

Subtotal+420.25

Usefulness Multiplierx0.85

Final Score+357

Project Details

Project URL

https://destcert.com/

Description

John Berti and Rob Witcher are the co-founders and master instructors at Destination Certification. Our Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Boot Camps are intensive, 5-day in-person or online classes with a supporting system that covers the most comprehensive compendium of information security best practices – the (ISC)2 common body of knowledge. Based on over 30 years in the Information and Cyber Security industry and over 20 years delivering CISSP training, our classes are recognized for their quality, integrity and success.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position

Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns

User Engagement

Documented reach suggests active user community

Technical Stack

Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline