If you read those things,participate in the community by teaching and promoting bees and beekeeping, etc., all you have to do is take the tests in your spare time. I never took any courses, studied any materials for the master program, nor did any actions for the purpose of getting the designation. My normal beekeeping life gave me all the materials needed. I only had to submit them to the committee and received my certificate.
It's just nice to have and reflects well on your local club. It doesn't change the beekeeper that you are., good or bad.