No, you don't get to make up your own rules

According to a state judge in Connecticut, no, you don't get to make up your own certification program:

In her 27-page decision, the judge agreed with critics of Vallas that he had taken a "sham" course to become qualified to serve as superintendent.
"The evidence was overwhelming that from the start, efforts were made to accommodate the appointment of Vallas as superintendent of the Bridgeport public school system at every level," the judge ruled. "The court orders that Paul Vallas be removed from his office."

 Bridgeport needs a new superintendent.