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Education & Degree Verification

Validate academic degrees certifications and professional licenses quickly and accurately. Reduce credential fraud while supporting compliant and confident hiring decisions.

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WHY IT'S BETTER

Reliable Credential Verification with Full Transparency

Education and degree verification confirms academic and professional credentials directly with authoritative sources. It reduces fraud risk while ensuring candidates meet role and regulatory requirements.

Direct Institutional Confirmation

Credentials are verified directly with registrar offices certification bodies and licensing boards. Results are documented for accuracy and audit readiness.

International Verification Capability

Global education systems are verified using established international networks. Fraudulent institutions and diploma mills are identified early.

Professional License Validation

License status issuance and expiration details are confirmed with governing bodies. Disciplinary actions are identified when available.

Reduced Credential Fraud

Invalid degrees and misrepresented credentials are flagged during verification. Organizations avoid costly hiring mistakes.

Compliance Aligned Workflows

Verification follows FERPA institutional release policies and applicable regulations. Documentation supports defensible hiring practices.

HOW IT WORKS
A Structured Education and Degree Verification Workflow

Accurate credential verification from submission to report

Submit Candidate Information

Candidate provided education details are submitted with signed authorization forms. Information is securely processed.

Institution and Board Outreach

Registrar offices certification bodies or licensing boards are contacted through verified channels. Outreach follows standardized procedures.

Verification and Review

Credentials are validated directly with official sources or approved providers. Supporting documentation is reviewed for consistency.

Receive Standardized Results

A clear report summarizes verified credentials or discrepancies. Results support compliant and consistent decision making.

Reliable Credential Insight with Compliance for Good™

Education and degree verification supports accurate hiring decisions across industries. It ensures credentials are validated with integrity and transparency.

Degree Verification

Confirms degree type field of study and completion dates. Reduces risk from misrepresented education.

Professional Certifications

Verifies certification status issuing body and validity. Supports role specific qualification requirements.

License Verification

Validates professional licenses including status and expiration. Identifies disciplinary actions when applicable.

International Education Checks

Supports global institutions with translation and credential evaluation resources. Detects fraudulent institutions and diploma mills.

Standardized Reporting

Reports present results in a consistent format. Supports fair and repeatable hiring decisions.

Privacy and Data Protection

Verification workflows respect privacy requirements and consent rules. Secure handling protects candidate information.

Trust & Compliance

Built for Credential Integrity and Compliance

Education and degree verification workflows follow institutional privacy rules and regulatory requirements. Audit trails and secure handling support defensible hiring outcomes.

COMMON CONCERNS ANSWERED See How Our Approach Supports Compliance and Consistency

What credentials can be verified?

Degrees certifications licenses trade school completions and continuing education can be verified. Availability depends on institution confirmation policies.

How are educational institutions contacted?

Registrar offices online verification systems and credential databases are used. International ministries may be contacted when required.

Can professional licenses be verified?

Yes. License status issuance and expiration dates are confirmed directly with governing boards. Disciplinary actions are identified when available.

What happens if an institution does not respond?

Alternative verification methods are used when permitted. Privacy rules and institutional policies are always followed.

How long does education verification take?

Most domestic verifications are completed within 2 to 5 business days. International or complex cases may take longer.

What challenges exist with international education verification?

Differences in academic systems language and institution access can add complexity. Fraud detection is an important consideration.

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