Verification Guides
Practical guides for verifying credentials, licenses, and academic records. Built for HR teams, admissions officers, and compliance professionals.
How to Verify a Landscape Architect License
Verify landscape architect licensure through state licensing board lookups and CLARB's national records system. Covers the LARE exam, ASLA membership vs. licensure, and stamp authority for regulated projects.
How to Verify a Cardiac Medicine Certified (CMC) or Cardiac Surgery Certified (CSC) Credential
Verify CMC and CSC sub-specialty credentials through AACN's verification portal. Covers prerequisite CCRN/PCCN base certification requirement, 3-year renewal, and how CMC and CSC differ for cardiac progressive care hiring.
How to Verify an Immigration Attorney
Verify immigration attorney bar licensure through state bar association lookups and the DOJ EOIR accredited representative registry. Covers attorney vs. EOIR rep vs. notario distinction, and how to spot unauthorized immigration practitioners.
How to Verify a Salesforce Marketing Cloud Certification
Verify Salesforce Marketing Cloud certifications through Trailhead public profiles and Credly badge links. Covers Email Specialist, Consultant, Developer, and Administrator tracks, release maintenance requirements, and red flags.
How to Verify a Google Analytics Certification
Verify Google Analytics GA4 certifications through Skillshop and Credly badge links. Covers GA4 vs. retired Universal Analytics credential, annual renewal, and how to evaluate analytics candidates.
How to Verify a School Psychologist Credential
Verify school psychologist credentials through state education department licensure lookups and the NASP NCSP directory. Covers state credentialing vs. NCSP certification, EdS degree requirements, and district hiring considerations.
How to Verify a Medical Examiner or Coroner Credential
Verify medical examiner and coroner credentials through state medical boards, the ABPath registry, and ABMDI certification lookup. Covers forensic pathologist board certification, elected coroner vs. appointed medical examiner distinction, and death investigator credentials.
How to Verify a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Verify LMFT licensure through state licensing board public lookup tools. Covers LMFT vs. LCSW vs. LPC distinction, multi-state telehealth requirements, AMFTRB exam, and how to spot associate/intern-level practitioners in clinical hiring.
How to Verify a Google Workspace Administrator Certification
Verify Google Workspace Administrator Professional certification through Credly badge verification and Google Cloud Skills Boost profiles. Covers 2-year renewal, Workspace vs. Cloud cert distinction, and red flags for IT administrator hiring.
How to Verify a PCCN Certification
Verify PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) certification through AACN's credential verification portal. Covers PCCN vs. CCRN distinction, PCCN-K knowledge variant, 3-year renewal, and red flags for step-down and telemetry unit hiring.
How to Verify a Kubernetes Certification (CKA, CKAD, CKS)
Verify Linux Foundation Kubernetes certifications — CKA, CKAD, CKS — through Credly badge verification. Covers the 2-year expiration, CKS prerequisite, KCNA vs. CKA distinction, and red flags for DevOps and platform engineering hiring.
How to Verify a HashiCorp Terraform Certification
Verify HashiCorp Terraform Associate and Professional certifications through Credly badge verification. Covers Vault and Consul certs, 2-year expiration, IBM acquisition context, and red flags for infrastructure engineering hiring.
How to Verify a HubSpot Certification
Verify HubSpot Marketing Hub, Sales Hub, and Academy certifications through shareable certificate links and Credly badges. Covers annual renewal requirements and red flags for marketing and RevOps hiring.
How to Verify a SAFe Agilist (SA) Certification
Verify SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master, POPM, RTE, and SPC certifications through the Scaled Agile Community directory at scaledagile.com. Covers annual renewal, SAFe vs. Scrum Alliance vs. PMI-ACP distinctions, and red flags.
How to Verify a Google Data Analytics or Career Certificate
Verify Google Career Certificates — Data Analytics, Project Management, UX Design, IT Support, Cybersecurity — through Credly badges and Coursera links. Covers certificate vs. degree distinction and red flags for hiring.
How to Verify a Professional Engineer (PE) License
Verify PE licenses through NCEES MyNCEES records and state engineering board license lookups. Covers PE disciplines, EIT vs. PE distinction, multi-state reciprocity, and red flags for engineering hiring.
How to Verify a CompTIA PenTest+ Certification
Verify CompTIA PenTest+ credentials at verify.comptia.org. Covers PenTest+ vs. CEH vs. OSCP, DoD 8140 CSSP Analyst compliance, CE renewal, and red flags for penetration testing hiring.
How to Verify a Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Verify CSP credentials through the BCSP certificant directory at bcsp.org. Covers CSP vs. ASP distinction, 5-year recertification cycle, CHST and SMS credentials, and red flags for EHS hiring.
How to Verify a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Verify CIH credentials through the ABIH certificant directory at abih.org. Covers CIH vs. CSP distinction, 6-year recertification requirements, and red flags for occupational health and environmental hiring.
How to Verify a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Verify LCSW, LICSW, and LISW licenses through state social work licensing boards. Covers LCSW vs. LMSW distinction, ASWB Clinical exam, telehealth multi-state licensing, and red flags for behavioral health hiring.
How to Verify a CompTIA CASP+ Certification
Verify CompTIA CASP+ (Advanced Security Practitioner) credentials at verify.comptia.org. Covers CASP+ vs. CISSP, DoD 8140 IAT Level III compliance, CE renewal requirements, and red flags for senior security hiring.
How to Verify an HRCI Certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR)
Verify HRCI HR certifications — PHR, SPHR, PHRca, GPHR — through the HRCI registry at hrci.org. Covers credential lookup, 3-year renewal cycle, HRCI vs. SHRM distinction, and red flags for HR hiring.
How to Verify a Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt, Green Belt)
Verify Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt certifications through ASQ (asq.org/cert/verify), IASSC, or employer records. Understand the fragmented issuer landscape and red flags for quality and operations hiring.
How to Verify a Nurse Practitioner (NP) License
Verify NP APRN licenses through state nursing boards and Nursys. Covers national specialty certification (AANP, ANCC), prescriptive authority, DEA registration, APRN Compact, and red flags for advanced practice nursing hiring.
How to Verify a Physician Assistant (PA-C) License
Verify PA-C licenses through NCCPA PA Verify at nccpa.net/paverify and state medical boards. Covers CAQ specialty credentials, DEA registration, ARC-PA accreditation, and red flags for PA hiring.
How to Verify a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Credential
Verify Scrum Master credentials from Scrum Alliance (CSM), Scrum.org (PSM), and SAFe (SSM/RTE) through their respective public directories. Covers expiration differences, red flags for agile certification fraud, and a complete verification checklist.
How to Verify a CCEP Certification (Compliance and Ethics Professional)
Verify CCEP credentials through the SCCE credential directory at corporatecompliance.org. Covers CCEP vs. CHC vs. CHPC distinctions, renewal requirements, and how to evaluate compliance ethics certifications for corporate, healthcare, and financial services roles.
How to Verify a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
Verify CTP credentials through the AFP verification tool at afponline.org. Covers the CTP exam domains, 36-CPE renewal cycle, CTP vs. CFA vs. CMA comparison, and the retired CCM legacy credential distinction.
How to Verify a CIPP Certification (Privacy Professional)
Verify IAPP CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPP/C, CIPM, CIPT, and FIP credentials through the IAPP member directory at iapp.org. Covers jurisdiction-specific CIPP tracks, 20-CPE biennial renewal, Credly badge verification, and what privacy certifications signal for GDPR and CCPA hiring.
How to Verify a CompTIA A+ Certification
Verify CompTIA A+ certifications through verify.comptia.org. Covers CE vs. legacy non-expiring editions, the 20-CEU/3-year renewal cycle, DoD 8140 IAT Level I baseline context, and red flags for IT support hiring.
How to Verify an Oracle Certification
Verify Oracle Database, Java, OCI, and NetSuite certifications through Oracle's CertView portal at certview.oracle.com. Covers credential lookup, active vs. expired status, Credly badge verification, and red flags for hiring managers.
How to Verify a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Credential
Verify CFE credentials through the ACFE member directory at acfe.com. Covers the CFE lookup tool, CPE requirements, CFE vs. CPA vs. CIA distinctions, and red flags for finance and compliance hiring.
How to Verify a 911 Dispatcher / Police Dispatcher Certification
Verify 911 dispatcher and police dispatcher certifications through state PSAP programs, APCO PST1, and NENA ENP credentials. Includes a hiring checklist for public safety answering points.
How to Verify a Barber License
State barber board license lookups for barbers and barber stylists. Understand reciprocity, shop owner vs. operator licenses, CE requirements, and a credentialing checklist for barbershop hiring.
How to Verify a Behavior Analyst Certification (BCBA/BCaBA)
Verify BCBA and BCaBA credentials through the BACB certificant registry. Covers board certified behavior analyst certification, state licensure, RBT verification, and red flags for unqualified ABA practitioners.
How to Verify a CAIA Charter
Verify CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) charter status through the CAIA Association member directory at caia.org. Covers the two-level exam structure, annual dues requirement, CAIA vs. CFA comparison, and what the charter means for alternative investment roles.
How to Verify a Cardiovascular Technologist Credential
Verify cardiovascular technologist credentials through CCI certification lookup. Covers RCCS, RCES, RCS, CCT, and RCES credentials, state licensure, and how to confirm echo, EP, and vascular lab qualifications.
How to Verify a CEH Certification
Verify Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credentials through EC-Council's Aspen member portal. Covers the EC-Council registry, CEH vs. OSCP vs. GPEN comparison, ethical hacking certification landscape, and what to look for when hiring penetration testers.
How to Verify a CFA Charter
Verify CFA charterholder status through the CFA Institute's member directory at cfainstitute.org. Covers the three-level exam structure, Charter vs. Candidate distinction, annual dues requirement, and how the CFA compares to other finance credentials.
How to Verify a CFP Certification
Verify Certified Financial Planner (CFP) credentials at verifyafinancialprofessional.cfp.net. Covers the CFP Board registry, fiduciary standard, disciplinary history, and how to distinguish CFP from other financial planning titles.
How to Verify a CISM Certification
Verify CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) credentials through ISACA's certification verification tool. Covers the ISACA registry, CISM vs. CISSP distinction, CPE maintenance requirements, and how to verify other ISACA credentials including CISA and CRISC.
How to Verify a CISSP Certification
Verify CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) credentials through ISC² at isc2.org. Covers the member verification tool, endorsement requirement, CPE maintenance cycles, CISSP concentration credentials, and how to spot fraudulent claims.
How to Verify a CLU Designation
Verify CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) designation through The American College of Financial Services. Covers the CLU vs. CFP distinction, verification process at theamericancollege.edu, CE requirements, and the CLU's role in life insurance and estate planning hiring.
How to Verify a CMA Certification
Verify Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credentials through the IMA's member directory. Covers CMA vs. CPA distinction, the two-part exam structure, IMA membership requirements, CPE maintenance, and the CMA's role in corporate finance and accounting.
How to Verify a Compliance Officer Certification
Verify compliance officer credentials through SCCE, HCCA, ACAMS, and CRCM registries. Covers CHC, CHPC, CIPP, CAMS, and CRCM designations, what compliance certifications signal, and how to evaluate compliance hiring credentials.
How to Verify a CompTIA Network+ Certification
Verify CompTIA Network+ certification at verify.comptia.org. Covers the CompTIA verification portal, CE vs. non-CE versions, Network+ vs. CCNA comparison, DoD 8140 compliance, and what active status means for networking job requirements.
How to Verify a CompTIA Security+ Certification
Verify CompTIA Security+ certification at verify.comptia.org. Covers the verification portal, CE renewal requirements, DoD 8570/8140 compliance, Security+ version history (SY0-701), and how Security+ compares to CISSP, CISM, and CEH for hiring decisions.
How to Verify a Correctional Officer Certification
Verify correctional officer certifications through state departments of corrections and jail POST boards. Learn how to check training records, decertification history, and reciprocity across states.
How to Verify a Court Reporter License (RPR, CRR, State License)
Verify court reporter credentials through NCRA national certifications (RPR, RMR, CRR, CRC) and state court reporter licensing boards. Understand speed certification, realtime credentials, and CART provider verification.
How to Verify a CRPC (Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor) Credential
Verify the CRPC (Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor) credential through the College for Financial Planning. Understand what CRPC means, how it differs from CFP and RICP, and how to confirm active credential status.
How to Verify a Cytotechnologist Certification (CT/SCT)
Verify cytotechnologist credentials through ASCP Board of Certification. Covers CT(ASCP) and SCT(ASCP) credentials, state lab licensure, CLIA requirements, and how to confirm cytotechnologist qualifications for clinical lab hiring.
How to Verify a Dental Assistant Certification (CDA, RDA, EFDA)
Verify dental assistant certifications through DANB for CDA, state dental boards for RDA and EFDA expanded function designations, and CODA-accredited program credentials.
How to Verify a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Credential
Verify ARDMS RDMS, RVT, RDCS, and RMSK credentials and ARRT sonography credentials. Understand registry vs. state license requirements, SDMS membership verification, and a credentialing checklist for ultrasound hiring.
How to Verify a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) Credential
Verify Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) credentials through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Learn how to check DTR status, ACEND program accreditation, and distinguish DTR from RDN.
How to Verify a Firefighter Certification
Verify firefighter certifications through IFSAC, ProBoard, and state fire training agencies. Understand certification levels, EMT/HazMat requirements, and a credentialing checklist for fire department hiring.
How to Verify a Google Cloud Certification
Verify Google Cloud certifications through Credly and Google's Accredible portal. Covers all Google Cloud certification levels (Foundational, Associate, Professional), 2-year expiration cycles, the Professional Cloud Architect credential, and how to distinguish certified from non-certified candidates.
How to Verify a Histotechnologist Certification (HT/HTL)
Verify histotechnologist and histotechnician credentials through ASCP Board of Certification. Covers HT(ASCP), HTL(ASCP), and HTC(ASCP) credentials, state lab personnel licensure, and how to confirm pathology lab qualifications.
How to Verify an HR Professional Certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP)
Verify HR professional credentials through HRCI and SHRM certification registries. Covers PHR, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-CP, and SHRM-SCP designations, renewal requirements, and how to confirm HR credentials for hiring.
How to Verify a Law Enforcement Officer Certification
Verify police officer and law enforcement certifications through state POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) boards. Learn how to check officer status, training records, and decertification history.
How to Verify a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License
Verify LPN and LVN licenses through the NURSYS national registry and state nursing board databases. Covers LPN vs. RN scope of practice distinction, NCLEX-PN verification, state-specific lookups, license compacts, and how to check for disciplinary actions.
How to Verify a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Certification
Verify Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certifications through ASCP, AMT, and AABB. Understand MLT vs. MLS distinctions, state lab licensure requirements, and CLIA complexity compliance.
How to Verify a Medical Technologist or Clinical Lab Scientist Credential
Verify medical technologist and clinical laboratory scientist credentials through ASCP certification lookup. Covers MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), state lab personnel licensure, and how to confirm clinical lab credentials for hiring.
How to Verify a Merchant Mariner Credential
Verify USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC), STCW endorsements, and TWIC cards. Understand MMC lookups via the National Maritime Center, credential types, and a checklist for maritime hiring.
How to Verify a Microsoft Azure Certification
Verify Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 certifications through the Microsoft Learn shared transcript. Covers all Azure certification levels (Fundamentals, Associate, Expert), the AZ-900/AZ-104/AZ-305 path, 1-year renewal cycle, and how to verify credentials via the Microsoft Learn public profile.
How to Verify a Music Therapist Certification (MT-BC)
Verify music therapist credentials through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT). Covers MT-BC certification, state licensure where required, AMTA membership, and red flags for unqualified practitioners.
How to Verify a Nail Technician License
State cosmetology board lookups for nail technician and nail specialist licenses. Understand required hours, reciprocity, and a credentialing checklist for salon and spa hiring.
How to Verify a Notary Signing Agent Credential
Verify Notary Signing Agent (NSA) credentials through NNA certification, state notary commission databases, and background check requirements. Covers NSA vs. general notary distinction, NNA certification portal, E&O insurance requirements, and lender/title company hiring checklists.
How to Verify a Nuclear Medicine Technologist Credential
Verify ARRT R.T.(N) and NMTCB CNMT credentials for nuclear medicine technologists. State licensing requirements, PET specialization, and a credentialing checklist for nuclear medicine hiring.
How to Verify a Paralegal Certification
Verify paralegal credentials through NALA, NFPA, and NALS certification registries. Covers CP, CLA, RP, PP, and PLS designations, the difference between certified and non-certified paralegals, and what to verify when hiring.
How to Verify a Paralegal State Bar Certification
Verify state bar paralegal certifications including Texas TBLS, California CCLS, and Florida FBF programs. Understand how state bar advanced paralegal credentials differ from national NALA/NFPA certifications and how to verify each.
How to Verify a Perfusionist Certification
Verify perfusionist certifications through AmSECT and ABCP. Understand CCP and LP credentials, CAAHEP-accredited perfusion programs, and state licensure requirements for clinical perfusionists.
How to Verify a Phlebotomist Certification
Verify ASCP PBT, NPA, NCCT NCPT, and AMT RPT phlebotomy certifications. Understand the major certifying bodies, CE renewal requirements, and red flags in phlebotomy credential verification for healthcare hiring.
How to Verify a Polysomnographic Technologist Credential
Verify sleep technologist credentials through BRPT (RPSGT, CPSGT) and AASM-recognized programs. Understand the difference between RPSGT and CPSGT, state licensure requirements, and a credentialing checklist for sleep lab hiring.
How to Verify a Project Manager Certification (PMP/CAPM/PRINCE2)
Verify project management credentials through PMI, Axelos, and Scrum Alliance registries. Covers PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, CSM, and SAFe certifications, PDU maintenance requirements, and how to spot fraudulent PM credentials.
How to Verify a Prosthetist or Orthotist License
ABC and BOC credential verification for CPO, CPed, CO, and CP. State O&P licensing board lookups, NCOPE program accreditation, and a credentialing checklist for hiring prosthetists and orthotists.
How to Verify a Radiation Therapist Credential
Verify ARRT R.T.(T) credentials for radiation therapists. State licensing requirements, CE renewal, medical dosimetrist verification, and a credentialing checklist for radiation oncology hiring.
How to Verify a Radiologist Assistant Credential
Verify ARRT RA-RT and ARCPA credentials for radiologist assistants. Understand the RA vs. radiologic technologist distinction, state authorization requirements, and a credentialing checklist for radiology hiring.
How to Verify a Recreational Therapist Certification (CTRS)
Verify recreational therapist credentials through NCTRC's CTRS lookup. Covers Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification, state licensure where required, and the distinction between recreational therapy and recreation programming.
How to Verify a School Counselor Credential
Verify school counselor credentials through state department of education licensing portals. Understand the difference between school counselor licensure, NBCC NCC, and NBPTS certification, and how to check credential status for K-12 hiring.
How to Verify a Security Clearance
What employers can and cannot verify about a candidate's security clearance. Covers clearance levels (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI), how to confirm active clearance status, DISS and JPAS, SCI access, and what to ask candidates about their clearance during hiring.
How to Verify a Series 7, 63, or 65 License
Verify FINRA Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses through BrokerCheck at brokercheck.finra.org. Covers what each license authorizes, registration history, disciplinary records, and the difference between broker-dealer and investment adviser registration.
How to Verify a Substance Abuse Counselor Certification (CADC, LADC, NAADAC)
Verify substance abuse and addiction counselor credentials through NAADAC, IC&RC, and state licensing boards. Covers CADC, LADC, LCADC, MAC, and NCC AP credential tiers with a hiring checklist.
How to Verify a Teacher Certification
How to verify a teacher's license or certification — state department of education lookups, NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, and what suspended or expired status means for hiring.
How to Verify a Teaching Credential by State
Verify teacher certifications in any U.S. state using state licensing board databases. Covers California (CCTC), Texas (SBEC), New York (TEACH), Florida (FLDOE), and NASDTEC's Interstate Agreement. Includes endorsement lookups, revocation history, and out-of-state credential evaluation.
How to Verify an AAPC CPB Certification
Verify AAPC Certified Professional Biller (CPB) credentials through AAPC's member directory. Covers CPB vs. CPC distinction, AAPC verification portal, CEU maintenance, and how the CPB credential compares to AHIMA billing and coding certifications.
How to Verify an Acupuncturist License
State acupuncture board license lookups, NCCAOM credential verification, CALE exam requirements, and disciplinary record checks — a complete guide for practices and credentialing teams hiring LAcs.
How to Verify an Art Therapist Certification (ATR-BC)
Verify art therapist credentials through the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB). Covers ATR-BC board certification, ATR registered status, state licensure where required, and red flags for unqualified practitioners.
How to Verify an Audiologist License
Verify audiologist credentials through state licensing boards and ASHA CCC-A certification. Covers Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology, AAA board certification, Au.D. degree, and how to spot unqualified practitioners.
How to Verify an AWS Solutions Architect Certification
Verify AWS Certified Solutions Architect credentials through AWS Certification Verification. Understand Associate vs. Professional tiers, Credly digital badges, and how to spot fraudulent AWS certification claims.
How to Verify an EEG Technologist Credential (REGT/REEGT)
Verify EEG technologist credentials through the ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation registry. Covers REGT, REEGT, CLTM, CNIM, and R.EEG T. credentials, state licensure, and neurodiagnostics verification.
How to Verify an Enrolled Agent (EA) Credential
Verify IRS Enrolled Agent credentials through the IRS OPR directory. Covers the EA credential vs. CPA vs. tax preparer, the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE), PTIN verification, and how to check for disciplinary actions against tax professionals.
How to Verify an Esthetician License
State cosmetology board lookups for esthetician and master esthetician licenses. Understand training hour requirements, specialty services scope, reciprocity, and a credentialing checklist for salon and spa hiring.
How to Verify an Exercise Physiologist Certification
Verify exercise physiologist certifications through ACSM, NSCA, and ASEP. Understand EP-C, RCEP, CEP, CSCS credential differences and check active certification status.
How to Verify an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
Verify FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificates via the FAA Airmen Inquiry. Understand certificate types, IA authorization, Repairman certificates, and a verification checklist for aviation MRO hiring.
How to Verify an Insurance Adjuster License
Verify insurance adjuster licenses through state Department of Insurance (DOI) portals. Understand the difference between staff, independent, and public adjusters, and check for license status, appointments, and disciplinary history.
How to Verify an Insurance Broker License (NIPR, Surplus Lines)
Verify insurance broker licenses through the NIPR Producer Database and state DOI portals. Understand broker vs. agent distinctions, surplus lines broker licensing, non-resident licenses, and how to check disciplinary history.
How to Verify an Interior Designer Certification (NCIDQ, ASID, State License)
Verify interior designer credentials through CIDQ's NCIDQ certification, state interior design licensing boards, and ASID membership. Understand licensed vs. unregulated states and the difference between interior designer and interior decorator.
How to Verify an MRI Technologist Credential
Verify ARRT R.T.(MR) and ARMRIT MRT credentials for MRI technologists. Understand the MR safety screening role, state licensing requirements, and a credentialing checklist for radiology hiring.
How to Verify an Occupational Therapy Assistant License (COTA)
Verify occupational therapy assistant credentials through NBCOT certification lookup and state OT licensing boards. Covers COTA vs. OTR distinction, state licensure, supervision requirements, and red flags.
How to Verify an Ophthalmic Technician or Technologist Credential
Verify ophthalmic technician and technologist credentials through JCAHPO (COA, COT, COMT). Understand credential tiers, NCLE contact lens credential, state optometry board requirements, and a credentialing checklist for eye care hiring.
How to Verify an Optician License (ABO-NCLE, State Board)
Verify optician licenses through state optician licensing boards and ABO-NCLE national certifications. Understand opticianry license tiers, ABO and NCLE credentials, and how to look up disciplinary history.
How to Verify an RHIA or RHIT Credential
Verify RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) and RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) credentials through AHIMA's online directory. Covers RHIA vs. RHIT distinction, CAHIIM accreditation requirement, verification at ahima.org, and how these credentials map to HIM and CDI roles.
How to Verify a Court Reporter Certification (NCRA RPR / RMR / CRR)
Verify NCRA court reporter credentials (RPR, RMR, CRR, FAPR) through the National Court Reporters Association directory. Covers state licensure requirements, California CSR, Texas CRCB, realtime vs. deposition distinctions, and disciplinary checks.
How to Verify a Cisco CCNA or CCNP Certification
Verify Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE) through the Cisco Certification Verification Tool. Covers the Cisco ID lookup, Credly badge verification, CCNP specialization tracks, and how to spot fraudulent Cisco cert claims on resumes.
How to Verify a CPWA Designation
Verify the CPWA (Certified Private Wealth Advisor) through the Investments & Wealth Institute. Covers the IWI credential lookup, CPWA vs. CIMA distinction, FINRA BrokerCheck cross-reference, and prerequisite designation verification.
How to Verify ACLS or BLS Certification
How employers verify AHA and Red Cross BLS and ACLS certifications. Covers eCard QR verification, AHA Training Center lookup, online-only certification red flags, and what hospitals require for clinical credentialing.
How to Verify a Funeral Director License
State funeral and mortuary board lookups, embalmer vs. funeral director license distinctions, NBE exam status, apprenticeship verification, preneed permits, and disciplinary records.
How to Verify a Medical Billing and Coding Certification
AAPC credential verification (CPC, COC, CRC, CPMA, CPC-A), AHIMA credential verification (CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CCA), CEU renewal status, and how to spot CPC vs. CPC-A misrepresentation.
How to Verify an Addiction Counselor Certification
NAADAC credential verification (NCC AP, MAC, NCAC), IC&RC registry (ADC, CADC, CCDP), state substance abuse counseling board lookups, and pre-licensure intern status verification.
How to Verify a Podiatrist License
State podiatric board lookups, APMLE licensing exam, ABPM and ABFAS specialty board certification verification, DEA registration, and a credentialing checklist for hiring DPMs.
How to Verify an Optometrist License
State optometry board lookups, NBEO exam status, therapeutic drug permit and expanded scope verification, DEA registration checks, and ACOE program accreditation for OD credentialing.
Best Education Verification Services 2026: Comparison for HR and Recruiting Teams
Compare the top education verification services in 2026 — HireRight, Checkr, Certn, Verified Credentials, and VerifyED. Understand pricing structures, turnaround times, API options, and when each service is the right fit.
Education Verification API: Integrate Degree and Credential Checks into Your Platform
A practical guide to integrating automated education verification into ATS, HRIS, and background check platforms using the VerifyED API. Covers authentication, endpoints, webhook patterns, and error handling.
How to Verify Education Credentials at Scale: A Guide for High-Volume Hiring
How enterprise HR teams and staffing agencies can run automated education verification across hundreds or thousands of candidates per month — without slowing down hiring or increasing manual review burden.
Education Credential Fraud Statistics: The 2026 Data Every HR Team Should Know
44% of job applicants have lied during hiring. Education credentials are the most commonly falsified. Here are the 2026 statistics HR teams need to build a smarter verification process.
Education Verification Discrepancy: What Employers Should Do
When a background check reveals an education discrepancy, you have legal obligations before taking action. This guide walks through FCRA adverse action requirements, when discrepancies are disqualifying, and how to prevent them upfront.
Employee Lied About Degree: What HR Should Do
Discovered an employee or candidate misrepresented their education? This guide covers your legal exposure, the termination decision, documentation requirements, and how to prevent degree fraud in future hires.
Negligent Hiring and Education Fraud: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Employers can face significant liability when a credential fraud hire causes harm. Learn what negligent hiring means, how fake degrees create risk, and what a defensible verification process looks like.
How to Spot Fake Education on LinkedIn: A Guide for Recruiters
LinkedIn does not verify education credentials. Here is how to identify fake degrees and diploma mill credentials on LinkedIn profiles before you interview a candidate.
Background Check Says Unverifiable Education: What It Means
A background check returned 'unverifiable' for an applicant's education. Find out why this happens, what it means legally, and what employers and candidates should do next.
How Long Does Education Verification Take? A 2026 Timeline for HR Teams
Education verification typically takes 1–5 business days for U.S. degrees and 2–6 weeks for international credentials. Here is what affects timing and how to avoid delays.
CHEA vs. DOE Accreditation: What's the Difference?
CHEA and the U.S. Department of Education both recognize accrediting agencies — but they serve different purposes. Learn how each works, why both matter, and how to use them for credential verification.
How to Use the NCES Database to Look Up Schools
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) maintains the most comprehensive database of U.S. schools. Learn how to use it for school verification, accreditation research, and education data analysis.
How to Verify a CNA Certification: State Registry Lookup for Certified Nursing Assistants
Step-by-step guide to verifying certified nursing assistant (CNA) credentials — state nurse aide registry lookup, NATCEP, federal exclusion checks, and how to spot fraudulent CNA certifications.
How to Verify a Professional Engineer (PE) License
How to verify a PE license through NCEES and state engineering boards. Covers MyNCEES lookup, state board portals, reciprocity/comity licenses, and what lapsed or retired PE status means for hiring.
How to Verify an Architect's License: NCARB and State Board Credential Verification
Step-by-step guide to verifying an architect's credentials: professional degree, AXP experience, ARE exam, and state licensure. Covers NCARB certification, NAAB accreditation, and multi-state reciprocity.
How to Verify a SHRM Certification (SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP)
How to verify a SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification — the official SHRM Certificant Directory, what it shows, recertification requirements, and red flags to watch for in HR hiring.
How to Verify a Psychologist License: Credential Verification for HR and Behavioral Health
Complete guide to verifying psychologist credentials: doctoral degree, EPPP exam, state licensure, and scope of practice. Covers ASPPB, APA accreditation, and common fraud patterns in mental health hiring.
How to Verify a Medical License: FSMB DocFinder and State Board Lookup
Step-by-step guide to verifying physician and doctor credentials — FSMB DocFinder for all-state license search, state medical board lookup, board certification via ABMS, and disciplinary action history.
How to Verify a Nurse License (RN, LPN, APRN, NP)
How to verify a nurse license — RN, LPN, APRN, NP, CRNA — using Nursys, state board of nursing portals, the Nurse Licensure Compact, NPI Registry, and specialty certification databases.
How to Verify a Dentist License (DDS, DMD)
How to verify a dentist license (DDS, DMD) — state dental board lookups, DEA registration, NPI verification, specialty board credentials, and a complete checklist for credentialing teams and employers.
How to Verify a Dietitian or Nutritionist License: CDR, State Boards, and ACEND
Step-by-step guide to verifying registered dietitian (RD/RDN) credentials — CDR national registry, state dietetics board licensure, ACEND program accreditation, and how to catch unqualified nutritionists misrepresenting credentials.
How to Verify a Veterinarian License: DVM Credential Verification for Employers
Step-by-step guide to verifying a veterinarian's DVM degree, NAVLE licensure, and state board status. Covers AVMA, AAVSB, and DEA registration for hiring managers at animal hospitals and clinics.
How to Verify a Chiropractor License: State Boards, FCLB, and Disciplinary Records
Step-by-step guide to verifying a chiropractor's license — state chiropractic board lookup, FCLB national credential bank, and how to check for disciplinary actions before treatment or hiring.
How to Verify an EMT or Paramedic Certification: NREMT and State EMS Registry Lookup
Step-by-step guide to verifying emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic credentials — NREMT national registry verification, state EMS office license lookup, CoAEMSP program accreditation, and how to spot fraudulent EMS certifications.
How to Verify a Lawyer's License: Attorney Bar Admission and Good Standing Verification
Complete guide to verifying an attorney's bar admission, law school accreditation, disciplinary history, and good standing status. Covers state bar directories, ABA-approved schools, and multi-state bar admission.
How to Verify an Attorney License (Bar Admission)
How to verify that a lawyer is licensed and in good standing — state bar association lookups, the Martindale-Hubbell registry, understanding disciplinary history, and what inactive or suspended bar status means for legal hiring.
How to Verify an Insurance License (Agent, Broker, Producer)
How to verify an insurance agent, broker, or producer license — NIPR lookup by NPN, state Department of Insurance portals, FINRA BrokerCheck for variable products, appointment verification, and red flags for carriers and employers.
How to Verify an IT Certification
How to verify IT certifications from AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, and others — using official vendor registries and third-party verification tools.
How to Verify IT Certifications: AWS, Cisco, CompTIA, PMP, and More
Step-by-step guide to verifying IT certifications — AWS, Cisco, CompTIA, PMP, Microsoft, and other tech credentials — directly through official certification verification portals before making a hiring decision.
How to Verify a Teacher License
How to verify a teacher certification or license — state education department lookups, NASDTEC clearinghouse, endorsement verification, disciplinary actions, and what school districts should check before hiring.
How to Verify a Nurse's License: RN, LPN, NP, and CRNA Credential Verification
Step-by-step guide to verifying a nurse's license, NCLEX passage, nursing school accreditation, and specialty certification. Covers Nursys, state boards of nursing, ANCC, and NBCRNA verification.
How to Verify a Cosmetology License
How to verify a cosmetology license — state board lookup tools, esthetician and nail tech verification, NIC certification, and what employers should check before hiring licensed beauty professionals.
How to Verify a Contractor License
How to verify a contractor license — state licensing board lookups, what license types mean, how to check bond and insurance status, and what red flags look like before you hire.
How to Verify an Online Degree: Employer's Guide to Legitimate vs. Fraudulent Credentials
Step-by-step guide to verifying online college degrees for employment. Learn how to use the National Student Clearinghouse, spot diploma mills, and verify credentials from WGU, SNHU, University of Phoenix, Coursera, and other online schools.
How to Verify Canadian University Degrees and Credentials
Step-by-step guide to verifying Canadian university degrees. Covers provincial accreditation, U15 research universities, NWCCU vs provincial oversight, WES evaluation, and credential fraud patterns.
How to Verify UK University Degrees and Credentials
Step-by-step guide to verifying UK university degrees. Covers HEDD, Uni UK list, ENIC-NARIC, UCAS, degree classes, and Oxford/Cambridge/LSE fraud patterns.
How to Verify Australian University Degrees and Credentials
Step-by-step guide to verifying Australian university degrees. Covers TEQSA, Australian Qualifications Framework, Group of Eight, CRICOS, and credential fraud patterns.
How to Verify German University Degrees and Credentials
Step-by-step guide to verifying German university degrees. Covers HRK Hochschulkompass, anabin database, Hochschule vs Universität distinction, German Apostille, Zeugnisbewertung, and credential fraud patterns.
How to Verify French University Degrees and Credentials
Step-by-step guide to verifying French university degrees. Covers RNCP, ONISEP, Grandes Écoles vs université distinction, France Compétences, apostille, and credential fraud patterns.
How to Verify Indian Degrees and University Credentials
Step-by-step guide to verifying Indian college and university degrees. Covers UGC recognition, NAAC accreditation, fake university lists, transcript authentication, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Chinese Degrees and Educational Credentials
Complete guide to verifying degrees from China. Covers MOE recognition, CDGDC verification, Xuexin.org, 985/211/Double First-Class universities, WES evaluation, and how to spot fake Chinese credentials.
How to Verify Pakistani Degrees and University Credentials
Step-by-step guide to verifying Pakistani university degrees. Covers HEC recognition, degree attestation, diploma mill red flags, and credential evaluation for Pakistani qualifications.
How to Verify Nigerian Degrees and University Credentials
Step-by-step guide to verifying Nigerian university degrees. Covers NUC accreditation, NYSC discharge certificate authentication, diploma mill red flags, and WES evaluation for Nigerian credentials.
How to Verify Mexican Degrees
Complete guide to verifying Mexican university degrees for US employers. Covers SEP, cédula profesional lookup, ANUIES, WES evaluation, UNAM forgery risk, and apostille process.
How to Verify Brazilian Degrees and University Credentials
Step-by-step guide to verifying Brazilian university degrees. Covers MEC, e-MEC system, federal vs. private universities, apostille via CNJ, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify South Korean Degrees
Complete guide to verifying South Korean university degrees for US employers. Covers academyinfo.go.kr, KCUE, WES evaluation, SKY university forgery risk, and the apostille process.
How to Verify Japanese Degrees and Academic Credentials
Step-by-step guide to verifying Japanese university degrees and academic credentials — MEXT-recognized institutions, NIAD-QE, and what to watch for when hiring candidates with Japanese educational backgrounds.
How to Verify Indonesian Degrees and University Credentials
Step-by-step guide to verifying Indonesian university degrees. Covers PDDikti (Feeder), BAN-PT accreditation, LAM programs, Apostille, WES path, and UI/ITB forgery risks.
How to Verify Bangladeshi Degrees and Educational Credentials
Complete guide to verifying degrees from Bangladesh. Covers UGC accreditation, BOU, public university recognition, HEC equivalency, WES evaluation, and how to spot fake Bangladeshi diplomas.
How to Verify Colombian Degrees and Academic Credentials
Complete guide to verifying Colombian university degrees. Covers MEN, SNIES, CONACES, CNA, apostille through Cancillería, WES/ECE path, and UNAL/Universidad de los Andes forgery risks.
How to Verify Argentine Degrees and Academic Credentials
Complete guide to verifying Argentine university degrees. Covers CONEAU accreditation, SPU, regulated careers (carreras reguladas), apostille through Cancillería, UBA forgery risks, and WES evaluation path.
How to Verify Turkish Degrees and Academic Credentials
Complete guide to verifying Turkish university degrees. Covers YÖK accreditation, YÖKSAS diploma verification, YÖK Atlas, apostille through Turkey, METU and Boğaziçi forgery risks, and WES evaluation path.
How to Verify UAE Degrees and Academic Credentials
Complete guide to verifying UAE university degrees. Covers KHDA (Dubai) and ADEK (Abu Dhabi) licensing, CAA national accreditation, QFEmirates framework, apostille via MOFA, and degree attestation chain for GCC employment.
How to Verify Saudi Arabian University Degrees
Step-by-step guide to verifying Saudi Arabian university credentials. Covers NCAAA, ETEC dataflow, KFUPM, KAUST, Ministry of Education verification, Apostille, and credential fraud patterns.
How to Verify South African Degrees and Academic Credentials
Complete guide to verifying South African university degrees. Covers SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority), CHE/HEQC accreditation, NLRD database, apostille via DIRCO, and Unisa/UCT fraud patterns.
How to Verify Kenyan Degrees and Academic Credentials
Complete guide to verifying Kenyan university degrees. Covers CUE (Commission for University Education), KNQA, HELB, apostille through Ministry of Foreign Affairs, WES path, and University of Nairobi forgery risks.
How to Verify Ghanaian Degrees and Academic Credentials
Complete guide to verifying Ghanaian university degrees. Covers GTEC accreditation, NAB, University of Ghana forgery risks, WAEC secondary credentials, apostille authentication, and WES evaluation path.
How to Verify Ethiopian Degrees and University Credentials
Step-by-step guide to verifying Ethiopian university degrees. Covers MoE, HERQA accreditation, Addis Ababa University, consular legalization (no Apostille), WES path, and credential fraud patterns.
How to Verify Tanzanian Degrees and Academic Credentials
Complete guide to verifying Tanzanian university degrees. Covers TCU (Tanzania Commission for Universities), NACTE for technical colleges, NECTA, consular legalization, and UDSM fraud patterns.
How to Verify Iranian Degrees and Academic Credentials
Complete guide to verifying Iranian university degrees. Covers Ministry of Science (MSRT), National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Samaneh Jame Daneshgahi database, consular legalization chain, and University of Tehran fraud patterns.
How to Verify Vietnamese Degrees and Academic Credentials
Complete guide to verifying Vietnamese university degrees. Covers MOET, VNU accreditation, Vietnam National University system, consular legalization (Vietnam is not Apostille Convention member), and WES evaluation path.
How to Verify Egyptian Degrees and University Credentials
Step-by-step guide to verifying Egyptian university degrees. Covers NAQAAE, the Supreme Council of Universities, private university licensing, apostille via MOFA, and diploma mill red flags.
Nigeria Diploma Mills: How to Spot Fake Nigerian Degrees
Nigeria has more known diploma mills than any other African country. Learn how to verify Nigerian degrees through NYSC, WAEC, and JAMB, and how to identify fraudulent credentials from Nigeria's diploma mill industry.
How to Verify Philippine Degrees and School Accreditation
Complete guide to verifying Philippine university degrees and school accreditation. Covers CHED, PAASCU, AACCUP, PRC licensure, and how to spot Philippine diploma mills.
How to Verify an Indian Degree: UGC, DigiLocker, WES, and Fraud Red Flags
Step-by-step guide to verifying Indian university degrees. Check UGC recognition, use DigiLocker/NAD, request WES evaluation, and spot the fraud patterns that slip through basic checks.
How to Verify Alabama School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Alabama colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers SACSCOC, ACCS, ACHE, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Alaska School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Alaska colleges and universities. Covers NWCCU, University of Alaska System, Alaska Career College, distance learning fraud, and native institution verification.
How to Verify Arizona School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Arizona colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers HLC, Arizona Board of Regents, Maricopa Community Colleges, and AZED databases.
How to Verify Arkansas School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Arkansas colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers SACSCOC, ADHE, the University of Arkansas system, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Colorado School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Colorado colleges, universities, K-12 schools, and private career schools. Covers HLC, CDE, CDHE, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Connecticut School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Connecticut colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers NECHE, CSCU, DESPP, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Delaware School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Delaware colleges and universities. Covers MSCHE, University of Delaware, Delaware State (HBCU), Delaware Tech, OPPE, and diploma mill fraud patterns.
How to Verify Hawaii School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Hawaii colleges and universities. Covers WASC/ACCJC, University of Hawaii System, Chaminade, Hawaii Pacific University, and Asia-Pacific diploma mill risks.
How to Verify Idaho School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Idaho colleges and universities. Covers NWCCU, Idaho State Board of Education, University of Idaho, Boise State, BYU-Idaho, and diploma mill risks.
How to Verify Indiana School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Indiana colleges, universities, Ivy Tech campuses, and K-12 schools. Covers HLC, IU System, Purdue, Ivy Tech, CHE, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Iowa School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Iowa colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers HLC, Iowa Board of Regents, IACCD, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Kansas School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Kansas colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers HLC, KBOR, Kansas community college system, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Kentucky School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Kentucky colleges, universities, KCTCS community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers SACSCOC, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, CPE, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Louisiana School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Louisiana colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers SACSCOC, LCTCS, Board of Regents, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Maine School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Maine colleges and universities. Covers NECHE, University of Maine System, Maine Community College System, private colleges, and diploma mill risks.
How to Verify Maryland School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Maryland colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers MSCHE, University System of Maryland, Morgan State, MHEC, and MSDE.
How to Verify Massachusetts School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Massachusetts colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers NECHE, UMass system, and DESE databases.
How to Verify Michigan School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Michigan colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers HLC, MCCVLC, Michigan Department of Education, and DAPIP.
How to Verify Minnesota School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Minnesota colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers HLC, MnSCU, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, and DAPIP.
How to Verify Mississippi School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Mississippi colleges, universities, and community colleges. Covers SACSCOC, IHL, Mississippi Community College Board, HBCUs, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Missouri School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Missouri colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers HLC, CBHE, University of Missouri System, and DESE.
How to Verify Montana School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Montana colleges and universities. Covers NWCCU, Montana University System, tribal colleges, private institutions, and diploma mill risks.
How to Verify Nebraska School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Nebraska colleges, universities, and community colleges. Covers HLC, the University of Nebraska System, Nebraska State College System, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Nevada School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Nevada colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers NWCCU, NSHE, CCSD, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify New Hampshire School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for New Hampshire colleges and universities. Covers NECHE, UNH system, Dartmouth, NHCUC, CCSNH, and diploma mill fraud patterns.
How to Verify New Jersey School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for New Jersey colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers MSCHE, NJCU system, county colleges, and NJDOE databases.
How to Verify New Mexico School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for New Mexico colleges and universities. Covers HLC, New Mexico Higher Education Department, UNM, NMSU, tribal colleges, and diploma mill risks.
How to Verify North Carolina School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for North Carolina colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers SACSCOC, NCCCS, UNC System, and NCDPI databases.
How to Verify North Dakota School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for North Dakota colleges and universities. Covers HLC, North Dakota University System, tribal colleges, private institutions, and credential fraud risks.
How to Verify Oklahoma School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Oklahoma colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers HLC, OSRHE, OCTC, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Oregon School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Oregon colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers NWCCU, OUS, HECC, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Rhode Island School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Rhode Island colleges and universities. Covers NECHE, URI, Brown, RISD, RIBGHE, and diploma mill fraud patterns.
How to Verify South Carolina School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for South Carolina colleges, universities, technical colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers SACSCOC, USC System, Clemson, SC Technical College System, CHE, and HBCU verification.
How to Verify South Dakota School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for South Dakota colleges and universities. Covers HLC, South Dakota Board of Regents, tribal colleges, SDSU, USD, and diploma mill risks.
How to Verify Tennessee School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Tennessee colleges, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers SACSCOC, Tennessee Board of Regents, UT System, TCAT, and THEC.
How to Verify Utah School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Utah colleges, universities, and community colleges. Covers NWCCU, USHE, BYU, Utah Tech, diploma mill history, and religious exemption fraud patterns.
How to Verify Vermont School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Vermont colleges and universities. Covers NECHE, Vermont State University system merger, Middlebury, UVM, private institutions, and credential fraud risks.
How to Verify Virginia School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Virginia colleges, universities, K-12 schools, and private career schools. Covers SACSCOC, VDOE, SCHEV, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Washington State School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Washington state K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, and private postsecondary institutions. Includes NWCCU, OSPI, and WSAC databases.
How to Verify West Virginia School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for West Virginia colleges and universities. Covers HLC, WVU system, Marshall, 10 community colleges, HEPC, and diploma mill fraud patterns.
How to Verify Wisconsin School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Wisconsin colleges, universities, technical colleges, and K-12 schools. Covers HLC, UW System, WTCS, EAB, and diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Wyoming School Accreditation
Step-by-step guide to verifying accreditation for Wyoming colleges and universities. Covers HLC, University of Wyoming, Wyoming Community College Commission, tribal colleges, and credential fraud risks.
How to Verify a Landscaper or Arborist Certification
Verify ISA Certified Arborist status at treesaregood.org, NALP landscape certifications, state pesticide applicator licenses, and contractor insurance before hiring for tree or landscaping work.
How to Verify a PMP Certification
PMI credential registry search, how PMP certification cycles and PDU requirements work, other PMI credentials (CAPM, PMI-ACP, PgMP), and red flags to watch for on resumes.
How to Verify a Private Investigator License
State PI licensing board lookups, individual vs. agency license verification, ASIS PCI and CPP certifications, PI background and experience requirements, and which states have no statewide PI licensing.
How to Verify a General Contractor's License
State contractor license board lookups, local vs. statewide licensing, NASCLA exam credential, license classification (Class A/B/C), bonding and insurance verification, and lien history checks.
How to Verify a Pest Control License
State pesticide and structural pest control license lookups, structural vs. general applicator license types, EPA FIFRA certification framework, company vs. technician registration, and insurance requirements.
How to Verify an HVAC Technician's License
State HVAC and mechanical contractor license lookups, EPA Section 608 refrigerant certification verification, NATE certification at natex.org, and contractor insurance requirements.
How to Verify a Plumber's License
State plumbing board lookups, license types (apprentice, journeyman, master, contractor), local jurisdiction licensing, permit-pulling authority, and contractor insurance verification.
How to Verify a Veterinary Technician License
State veterinary board lookups for LVT, RVT, and CVT credentials, NAVTA CVMT verification, VTS specialty credentials, and which states do not license vet techs at all.
How to Verify a Food Handler Permit or Food Manager Certification
ServSafe and ANSI-accredited food manager certification lookups, county and state food handler permit verification, and the difference between the two tiers of food safety credentials.
How to Verify a Crane Operator Certification
NCCCO certification lookup at ccesonline.com, OSHA equipment-specific certification requirements, state crane licensing programs (NY, NJ, CA), and signal person and rigger credential verification.
How to Verify a Welder Certification
AWS CWI and Certified Welder lookup at aws.org, ASME Section IX and AWS D1.1 performance qualification records, API pipeline welder qualifications, and NCCER credential verification.
How to Verify a Pharmacy Technician License
Verify pharmacy technician credentials using PTCB CPhT lookup at ptcb.org, ExCPT verification via NABP, and state board of pharmacy registration portals. Covers the two-tier national + state credentialing system.
How to Verify a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Verify CDL status via state DMV MVR, FMCSA CDLIS, PSP crash and inspection history, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, and medical certification. Covers Class A/B/C CDLs and required endorsements.
How to Verify a Childcare Worker or Daycare License
Verify daycare facility licenses through state childcare licensing agencies, CDA credentials at cdacouncil.org, and background check requirements for childcare workers. Covers center-based and family home childcare.
How to Verify a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Verify LPC, LMHC, LCPC, and LPCC credentials through state counseling boards. Covers NCC national certification from NBCC, supervision and pre-licensure status, and insurance panel credentialing via NPI.
How to Verify an Athletic Trainer Certification
Verify ATC credentials through the BOC at bocatc.org. Covers BOC certification requirements, state athletic trainer licensure, and the distinction between athletic trainers and personal trainers.
How to Verify a Marriage and Family Therapist License (LMFT)
Verify LMFT credentials through state MFT licensing boards including California BBS, Texas SBEMFT, and Florida DOH. Covers pre-licensure AMFT status, telehealth multi-state requirements, and AAMFT Clinical Fellow status.
How to Verify a Surgical Technologist Certification
Verify CST credentials at nbstsa.org and TS-C credentials at ncct.com. Covers CAAHEP/ABHES program accreditation requirements, state licensure laws (South Carolina, Tennessee, Idaho), and red flags for OR tech hiring.
How to Verify a Land Surveyor License
Verify PLS/RPLS credentials through state surveying boards. Covers NCEES FS and PS exams, license portability across states via comity, and why boundary survey work requires a licensed PLS of record.
How to Verify a Dialysis Technician Certification
Verify BONENT CCHT, NNCC CHT, and AMTC certifications for dialysis technicians. Covers certification tiers, state registration requirements, and a checklist for nephrology hiring and credentialing.
How to Verify a Polysomnographic Technologist Certification
Verify RPSGT and CPSGT credentials at brpt.org. Covers the BRPT certification tiers for sleep study technologists, AASM accreditation staffing standards, and state respiratory therapy licensing considerations.
How to Verify a ChFC Designation
Verify the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation at theamericancollege.edu. Covers ChFC vs. CFP differences, American College CE and ethics requirements, and how to cross-check with FINRA BrokerCheck.
How to Verify a VMware Certification
Verify VMware VCP, VCAP, VCIX, and VCDX certifications via Credly digital badges. Covers Broadcom acquisition impact on certification management, certification tiers, and how to spot fraudulent VMware credentials.
How to Verify a Legal Nurse Consultant Certification
Verify LNCC board certification at lncc.com and underlying RN license via Nursys. Covers the LNCC vs. CLNC distinction, AALNC credentialing, and a checklist for law firm expert witness vetting.
How to Verify a Real Estate Appraiser License
Verify real estate appraiser licenses through the ASC National Registry at asc.gov, state appraiser regulatory agencies, and the Appraiser Qualifications Board. Covers appraisal license levels and disciplinary history.
How to Verify an Immigration Consultant or Accredited Representative
Only attorneys and EOIR-accredited representatives may legally provide immigration legal services. Verify at justice.gov/eoir and state bars. Covers notario fraud, BIA recognition, and state immigration consultant laws.
How to Verify a Fire Inspector License
Verify fire inspector credentials through state fire marshal offices, NICET certifications at nicet.org, and PE licensure for fire protection engineers. Covers NICET levels I–IV and fire alarm vs. sprinkler specializations.
How to Verify a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification
Verify RDMS, RDCS, and RVT credentials at ardms.org and CCI credentials (RCS, RVS) at cci-online.org. Covers ARDMS specialty matching, 3-year renewal requirements, and state sonographer licensing status.
How to Verify a Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification
Verify CNT credentials at nmtcb.org and CNMT credentials at arrt.org. Covers PET specialty add-ons, state radiation control licensing, and JRCNMT program accreditation for nuclear medicine hiring.
How to Verify a Radiologic Technologist License
Verify RT(R), CT, MRI, and mammography credentials at arrt.org and state rad tech licenses. Covers fluoroscopy state permits, MQSA mammography requirements, and JRCERT program accreditation.
How to Verify a Salesforce Certification
Verify Salesforce Administrator, Developer, Architect, and Consultant certifications via Trailhead profile or the official verification tool at trailhead.salesforce.com/credentials/verification. Covers release maintenance requirements and CTA verification.
How to Verify a Boiler Operator or Stationary Engineer License
Verify boiler operator licenses through state boiler inspection programs. Covers license grades (low-pressure, high-pressure, unlimited), state program contacts via nationalboard.org, and how to confirm grade matches boiler capacity.
How to Verify a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) License
Verify CNM credentials through AMCB at amcb.org and state APRN nursing board. Covers CNM vs. CM vs. CPM distinctions, prescriptive authority and DEA registration, APRN compact states, and a hiring checklist for clinical midwifery roles.
How to Verify a Genetic Counselor License
State genetic counselor licensing board lookups, ABGC board certification verification, ACGC program accreditation, and a credentialing checklist for hiring CGCs in clinical genetics roles.
How to Verify a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Designation
Verify the CMT designation through the CMT Association member directory at cmtassociation.org. Covers the three-level exam structure, active membership maintenance, CMT vs. MFTA/CFTe distinctions, and red flags for technical analysis roles.
How to Verify a ServiceNow Certification
Verify ServiceNow certifications (CSA, CIS, CAD, CMA) via Credly digital badges and NOW Learning profiles. Covers credential lookup, version currency, partner program context, and red flags for ServiceNow implementation and admin roles.
How to Verify an Elevator Mechanic or Inspector License
Verify elevator mechanic licenses through state elevator safety programs and NAESA QEI inspector certification at naesai.org. Covers NEIEP apprenticeship context, city-level licensing, ASME A17.1 code, and a verification checklist.
How to Verify a Tableau Certification
Verify Tableau Desktop Specialist, Certified Data Analyst, and Server Associate certifications via Credly badges and the Salesforce Trailhead credential verification tool. Covers expiration policies, Tableau vs. Salesforce CRM Analytics distinctions, and red flags for data analyst hiring.
How to Verify a Snowflake Certification
Verify SnowPro Core and SnowPro Advanced certifications (Data Engineer, Architect, Data Scientist, Administrator) via Credly digital badges. Covers 2-year expiration policy, partner program context, and how Snowflake compares to BigQuery, Redshift, and Databricks credentials.
How to Verify a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Designation
Verify the CIA designation through the IIA certification verification tool at theiia.org. Covers the 3-part exam structure, 40-hour annual CPE requirement, CIA vs. CPA/CFE/CISA distinctions, IIA specialty credentials (CGAP, CCSA, CFSA, CRMA), and a hiring checklist.
How to Verify a Red Hat Certification
Verify RHCSA, RHCE, RHCA, and specialist certifications through the Red Hat Certification Central portal at rhtapps.redhat.com/verify. Covers version-specific certs, performance-based exam context, RHCA prerequisite stack, and red flags for Linux and enterprise IT roles.
How to Verify a Series 65 or Investment Adviser Representative Registration
Verify Series 65 passage and active IAR registration via IAPD (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA BrokerCheck. Covers Series 65 vs. Series 66, SEC-registered vs. state-registered RIAs, professional designation exemptions, and the full disclosure review checklist.
How to Verify a dbt Certification
Verify the dbt Certified Developer credential via Credly badge issued by dbt Labs. Covers dbt Core vs. dbt Cloud context, badge lookup steps, expiration, and red flags for analytics engineering and data transformation roles.
How to Verify a Databricks Certification
Verify Databricks Certified Data Engineer (Associate/Professional), ML Professional, Data Analyst, and Generative AI Engineer certifications via Credly. Covers track overview, 2-year expiration, partner program context, and red flags for data engineering roles.
How to Verify a Series 63 Securities Agent Registration
Verify Series 63 passage and state securities agent registration via FINRA BrokerCheck. Covers Series 63 vs. Series 65 vs. Series 66, registration vs. exam passage distinction, state-specific requirements, and a compliance hiring checklist.
How to Verify a Microsoft Power BI Certification
Verify the Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) via Credly badge and Microsoft Learn transcript. Covers annual renewal requirement, Power BI vs. Azure data certs, Microsoft Fabric context, and red flags for BI analyst hiring.
How to Verify a CAMS Certification
Verify the CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) designation at acams.org. Covers the 60-credit/3-year renewal requirement, ACAMS specialty tracks (CAMS-Audit, CAMS-FCI), CAMS vs. CFCS/CRCM/CFE, and a BSA/AML compliance hiring checklist.
National Student Clearinghouse Alternatives: API-First Education Verification
The NSC costs $14.95–$19.95 per check, covers US schools only, and has no developer API. Compare the NSC to VerifyED (global coverage, API-first, diploma mill detection) and background check vendors for programmatic education verification at scale.
How to Verify a Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Certification
Verify the FRM designation through the GARP certified professionals directory at garp.org. Covers the two-part exam structure, 2-year work experience requirement, CPD renewal, FRM vs. PRM distinction, and a hiring checklist for risk management roles.
How to Verify a CompTIA Linux+ Certification
Verify CompTIA Linux+ certification at verify.comptia.org. Covers CE 30-CEU/3-year renewal, Linux+ vs. RHCSA/RHCE distinctions, LPI LPIC comparison, DoD 8140 context, and a checklist for Linux system administrator hiring.
How to Verify a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Credential
Verify the CCS credential through AHIMA at ahima.org. Covers CCS vs. CPC distinction, ICD-10/CPT inpatient vs. outpatient scope, CCS-P variant, 20-CEU biennial renewal, and a hiring checklist differentiating AHIMA and AAPC credentials.
How to Verify a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Credential
Verify the CSPO through the Scrum Alliance member directory at scrumalliance.org. Covers CSPO vs. PSPO (Scrum.org) distinctions, 2-year renewal cycle, A-CSPO and CSP-PO advanced tracks, and red flags for product management hiring.
Checkr Education Verification Alternative: API Options That Cost Less
Checkr charges $12.50–$14+ per education check via the NSC network. Compare faster, cheaper alternatives including global coverage, diploma mill detection, and developer-friendly APIs for teams running high-volume background checks.
HireRight Education Verification Alternative: Lower Cost, Global Coverage
HireRight charges $15–$25+ per education check through NSC and manual research. Compare alternatives with global coverage, diploma mill detection, and API access for programmatic education verification at lower per-check cost.
Sterling Background Check Education Verification Alternative
Sterling requires enterprise contracts with no self-serve option and offers no diploma mill detection. Compare API-first alternatives with global coverage, instant accreditation checks, and lower per-check pricing for education verification.
First Advantage Education Verification Alternative: API Options That Scale
First Advantage bundles education verification into enterprise background check packages at $15–30+ per check with no public API and slow international turnaround. Compare faster, cheaper alternatives with global coverage and diploma mill detection.
How to Verify a Splunk Certification
Verify Splunk certifications (Core User, Core Power User, Enterprise Admin, Enterprise Security Admin) via Credly badges and the Splunk Education portal. Covers Cisco acquisition context, SIEM role requirements, and red flags for SOC and log analytics hiring.
How to Verify a CRNA License
Verify CRNA credentials through NBCRNA at nbcrna.com and state APRN nursing board. Covers CRNA vs. CAA distinctions, 4-year CPC recertification cycle, DEA controlled substance registration, opt-out state independent practice, and a hiring checklist.
How to Verify an Elastic Certification
Verify Elastic Certified Engineer (ECE), Elastic Certified Observability Engineer (ECOE), Elastic Certified Analyst (ECA), and ECSE credentials via Credly digital badges and the Elastic training portal. Covers version currency and red flags.
How to Verify a Contract Manager Certification
Verify NCMA CCMA and CPCM credentials, WCC/IACCM CCMP via Credly, and federal FAC-C acquisition certifications. Covers verification contacts, renewal requirements, and how to distinguish official certs from training completions.
How to Verify an LPC or LMHC License
State-by-state guide to verifying Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licenses through state licensing boards, NBCC national NCC verification, and NPI registry checks.
How to Verify a CCRN Certification
Verify CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) credentials through AACN's online verification portal. Covers CCRN-Adult, Neonatal, Pediatric, and CCRN-K knowledge variant distinctions, renewal requirements, and related critical care credentials.
How to Verify a CEN Certification
Verify Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) and other BCEN credentials — CPEN, TCRN, CFRN, CTRN — through bcen.org/verify. Covers 4-year renewal cycle, differences from ENA course completions, and a hiring verification checklist.
How to Verify a Home Inspector License
State home inspector licensing portals (TREC, DBPR, DOS), ASHI and InterNACHI membership verification, NHIE exam, and E&O/GL insurance requirements for home inspection hires.
How to Verify a Notary Public Commission
State secretary of state notary lookup portals, commission vs. license distinctions, remote online notarization (RON) credentials, and what NNA membership does and does not confirm.
How to Verify a Personal Trainer Certification
Verify NASM, ACE, NSCA (CSCS/CPT), and ACSM certifications. Understand NCCA accreditation, CPR/AED requirements, and how to identify low-quality or fraudulent fitness credentials.
How to Verify a Mortgage Loan Originator License (NMLS)
NMLS Consumer Access search, state-licensed vs. federally registered MLOs, regulatory action history, employment disclosure, and SAFE Act background check requirements.
How to Verify an Electrician's License
State electrical board lookups, license types (apprentice, journeyman, master, contractor), state vs. local jurisdiction licensing, IBEW membership vs. license, and contractor insurance verification.
How to Verify a Cosmetologist License
State cosmetology board lookups, license types (cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, barber), NIC exam vs. license registry, reciprocity verification, and disciplinary records.
Nursing Diploma Mills: Accreditation Red Flags to Know
How diploma mill fraud works in nursing, what CCNE and ACEN accreditation means, red flags that standard background checks miss, and how to verify nursing program credentials.
Credential Fraud in Healthcare Hiring: What HR Directors Need to Know
The three types of healthcare credential fraud, high-risk roles, where standard background checks fail, and the systemic controls that catch fraud before it enters patient care.
What Is CHEA Accreditation? A Guide to Accreditation Tiers
CHEA-recognized vs. DOE-recognized accreditors, regional vs. national accreditation, programmatic accreditation, fake accreditor red flags, and how to check any school's status.
How to Verify a Medical Interpreter Certification
CCHI CMI/CHI credentials, NBCMI certification, RID for ASL interpreters, NCIHC standards, and Section 1557 compliance requirements for healthcare language access programs.
How to Verify a CDL (Commercial Driver License)
FMCSA CDLIS query, PSP driving record, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (mandatory), DAC/HireRight employment history, and FMCSA compliance requirements for CDL employers.
Employee Background Check Compliance Guide: FCRA, Ban-the-Box, and State Laws
FCRA disclosure requirements, adverse action procedures, state mini-FCRA laws, and ban-the-box compliance — a practical guide for HR teams running background checks.
How to Verify a Dental Hygienist License
State dental board lookups, NBDHE exam status, expanded function authorizations, and what disciplinary records reveal — a guide for dental practices and staffing agencies.
How to Verify an EMT or Paramedic Certification
NREMT national registry verification, state EMS licensure portals, BCCTPC flight paramedic credentials, and what disciplinary records to check for EMS hires.
How to Verify a Sterile Processing Technician Certification
CBSPD CSPDT and IAHCSMM CRCST verification portals, state mandatory certification laws, and what credential levels to check for SPD technician hires.
How to Verify a Mediator or Arbitrator Credential
AAA panel membership, FINRA arbitrator roster verification, JAMS panelist search, state court mediator rosters, and professional designations (CMF, CEDR, CIArb).
How to Verify a Court Interpreter Certification
Federal FCICE certification verification, state court interpreter rosters, NAJIT membership vs. court certification, and what to require from language service providers.
How to Verify a Life Coach Certification
ICF credential tiers (ACC, PCC, MCC), NBHWC health coaching verification, coaching vs. therapy scope distinctions, and red flags in unregulated coaching credentials.
What Is a Diploma Mill? How to Spot Fake Degrees
Learn how diploma mills operate, why their degrees are worthless, and how to identify fraudulent credentials using CHEA, DOE, and VerifyED.
How to Verify a Contractor's License
A step-by-step guide to checking contractor license status through state licensing boards, NASCLA, and other official directories.
How to Verify a Pharmacist's License
Use NABP e-Profile, state pharmacy boards, and OIG exclusion lists to confirm a pharmacist is licensed and in good standing.
How to Verify a Therapist's License
Check therapy and counseling credentials through state licensing boards, ASPPB, and OIG exclusion lists.
How to Verify an Insurance Agent's License
Use NIPR, state DOI portals, and FINRA BrokerCheck to confirm insurance agent and broker licenses.
How to Verify a Nurse's License
Use NURSYS QuickConfirm, NLC compact verification, and OIG exclusion lists to check nursing credentials.
How to Verify a Doctor's License
Check physician credentials through FSMB DocInfo, state medical boards, NPDB, DEA registration, and ABMS board certification.
How to Verify a Social Worker's License
Use ASWB, state licensing boards, and OIG exclusion lists to confirm a social worker's credentials and standing.
How Credential Fraud Costs Employers: The Real Price of a Fake Degree
A $50K hire with a fake degree can cost $300K–$600K. Here's how credential fraud compounds into a legal, financial, and reputational problem — and what a $25 verification would have caught.
Credential Fraud Statistics: Resume Lies, Fake Degrees, and the Cost to Employers
The data on credential fraud in hiring: resume lie rates, diploma mill scale, employer verification gaps, and the financial cost of fake degrees.
How to Verify a Real Estate Agent's License
Use ARELLO, state real estate commission databases, and NAR to confirm a real estate agent or broker's license status before signing anything.
How to Verify a Professional Engineer's License
Use NCEES, state engineering boards, and PE license lookups to confirm a Professional Engineer's credentials, discipline, and standing.
How to Verify a CPA License
Use NASBA CPAverify, state boards of accountancy, and disciplinary records to confirm a Certified Public Accountant's license status and standing.
How to Verify a Teacher's License
Use state education department lookups, NASDTEC, and background check requirements to verify a teacher's credential before hiring.
How to Verify a Financial Advisor's Credentials
Use FINRA BrokerCheck, SEC IAPD, and state securities regulators to confirm a financial advisor's registration, credentials, and disciplinary history.
How to Verify Online Course Certifications
Verify certificates from Coursera, edX, LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, and professional platforms like AWS, Google, and Microsoft. Know what each certificate actually means.
How to Verify a Veterinarian's License
Use AAVSB, state veterinary board lookups, DEA registration, and USDA NVAP accreditation to confirm a veterinarian's credentials and license status.
How to Spot a Fake Degree on a Resume
Red flags that indicate a fraudulent degree, how to verify credentials using CHEA, DOE, National Student Clearinghouse, and what to do when you find a problem.
How to Verify a Pilot's Certificate
Use FAA Airmen Inquiry to confirm certificate type, ratings, and medical certificate status. Covers ATP, commercial, private, CFI, and FAARON enforcement records.
How to Verify a Security Guard License
Security guard licensing is state-by-state. Covers California BSIS, Texas DPS, Florida DBPR, New York DOS, and armed vs. unarmed license requirements.
How to Verify an Attorney's Bar License
Use state bar association lookups, ABA directory, and PACER to confirm an attorney is licensed and in good standing. Covers multi-state admissions and disciplinary history.
How to Verify a Massage Therapist's License
Use FSMTB MBLEx records and state licensing board lookups to confirm a massage therapist's license, CE status, and disciplinary history.
How to Verify a Clinical Psychologist's License
Use ASPPB, state psychology board lookups, NPI registry, and OIG exclusion lists to verify a licensed clinical psychologist's credentials and standing.
How to Verify a Chiropractor's License
Use FCLB PDAP, state chiropractic board lookups, NPI registry, and OIG exclusion lists to verify a licensed chiropractor's credentials and disciplinary history.
How to Verify a Dentist's License
Use state dental board lookups, DEA registration, NPDB, and OIG exclusion lists to confirm a dentist's license status, credentials, and disciplinary history.
How to Verify a Physical Therapist's License
Use state PT board lookups, FSBPT Licensure Reference Tool, PT Compact verification, NPI registry, and OIG exclusion lists to confirm a physical therapist's credentials.
How to Verify a Speech-Language Pathologist's License
Use state SLP board lookups, ASHA CCC-SLP certification verification, NPI registry, and OIG exclusion lists to confirm a speech-language pathologist's credentials.
How to Verify an Occupational Therapist's License
Use state OT board lookups, NBCOT certification records, NPI registry, and OIG exclusion lists to confirm an occupational therapist's license status and standing.
How to Verify a Radiology Technician's License
Use ARRT certification records, state radiologic technology board lookups, ARDMS and NMTCB credentials, and OIG exclusion lists to confirm a radiologic technologist's standing.
How to Verify a Respiratory Therapist's License
Use NBRC CRT/RRT certification records, state respiratory care board lookups, NPI registry, and OIG exclusion lists to confirm a respiratory therapist's credentials and standing.
How to Verify a Dietitian's or Nutritionist's License
Use CDR RD/RDN credential verification, state dietitian licensing boards, NPI registry, and OIG exclusion lists. Includes a guide to the dietitian vs. nutritionist credential gap.
How to Verify a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant's License
Use state SLPA licensing board lookups, ASHA SLPA Registered recognition, and supervision verification to confirm an SLPA's credentials and required SLP oversight.
How to Verify a Pharmacy Technician's Registration
Use state pharmacy board lookups, PTCB CPhT certification records, and NHA ExCPT verification to confirm a pharmacy technician's registration and credential status.
How to Verify a Medical Assistant's Certification
Most states don't license medical assistants. Verification means checking AAMA CMA, AMT RMA, NHA CCMA, or NCCT NCMA certifications directly — plus OIG exclusion for clinical settings.
How to Verify a Home Health Aide's Certification
Use state nurse aide registries, CMS certification requirements, and abuse registry checks to verify a home health aide's training, certification, and eligibility to work.
How to Verify an MBA or Business Degree: AACSB, ACBSP, and Diploma Mills
Only 5% of business schools worldwide hold AACSB accreditation. Learn how to verify MBA credentials using AACSB, ACBSP, IACBE, and the National Student Clearinghouse — and how to spot fake business degrees and executive MBA scams.
How to Verify Ohio School Accreditation
Ohio colleges and universities are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). State authorization runs through ODHE. Career schools fall under SBCCS. Here's which database to check for each institution type — plus Ohio-specific diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify a Foreign Degree or International Credential
Step-by-step guide to verifying foreign degrees — how to confirm a foreign institution is legitimate using UNESCO WHED and country databases, how to use NACES-member credential evaluators, and country-specific fraud patterns for India, China, Pakistan, and the UK.
How to Verify Pennsylvania School Accreditation
Pennsylvania higher education is accredited by MSCHE. PASSHE includes 10 public universities plus Penn State and Pitt. Private postsecondary schools require PDE licensure. Here's the right database for every institution type — plus PASSHE consolidation verification notes.
How to Verify Georgia School Accreditation
Georgia higher education is accredited by SACSCOC. The University System of Georgia includes 26 public institutions. Private postsecondary schools require GNPEC authorization. Here's which database to check for each institution type — plus Georgia-specific diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify a Speech-Language Pathologist License: ASHA, State Board Lookup, and Credential Fraud
Step-by-step guide to verifying SLP and audiologist credentials — ASHA CCC-SLP/CCC-A certification verification, state SLP license lookup, CAA program accreditation, and how to spot fraudulent speech-language pathology credentials.
How to Verify a Trade School Credential: Accreditation, Licensing Boards, and Fraud
Trade school credentials are among the most frequently falsified vocational claims. Here's how to verify certificates from cosmetology schools, HVAC programs, CDL schools, and medical assistant programs — and how to spot diploma mills in the trades.
How to Verify Illinois School Accreditation
Illinois higher education is accredited by HLC. Public K-12 falls under ISBE. Private postsecondary schools require IBHE approval. Here's the right database for each institution type — plus Illinois-specific diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify a Dental License: State Board Lookup, CODA Accreditation, and Credential Fraud
Step-by-step guide to verifying dentist and dental hygienist credentials — state dental board license lookup, CODA program accreditation, specialty board certification verification, and how to spot fraudulent dental credentials.
How to Verify a Pharmacy License: NABP, State Board Lookup, and Credential Fraud
Step-by-step guide to verifying pharmacist and pharmacy technician credentials — NABP Clearinghouse, state board of pharmacy lookup, ACPE program accreditation, and how to spot fraudulent pharmacy credentials.
How to Verify Florida School Accreditation
Florida uses SACSCOC for higher ed regional accreditation, CIE licensing for private institutions, and Cognia for K-12. Here's which database to check for public universities, community colleges, private schools, and proprietary institutions — plus Florida-specific diploma mill patterns.
How to Verify a High School Diploma
High school diplomas are among the most commonly falsified credentials — and among the hardest to verify quickly. Here's the right process for employers, HR teams, and admissions officers, including homeschool diplomas, GEDs, and international equivalents.
How to Verify a Real Estate License: ARELLO, State Commissions, and Credential Fraud
Real estate licenses are state-regulated with no federal database — but verification is straightforward once you know where to look. Here's how to verify agent and broker credentials via state real estate commissions and ARELLO.
How to Verify a Financial Advisor License: FINRA BrokerCheck, SEC IAPD, and Credential Fraud
Financial advisor fraud costs Americans $50 billion annually. Here's how to verify broker and RIA credentials via FINRA BrokerCheck and SEC IAPD — and what red flags to look for in the disclosure records.
How to Verify Law School Credentials: Bar Admission, ABA Accreditation, and Degree Fraud
Step-by-step guide to verifying attorney credentials — bar admission via state bar lookup, ABA law school accreditation, JD degree verification, and how to spot fraudulent legal credentials.
International Credential Fraud by Region: India, Nigeria, China, Philippines
Country-specific guide to international credential fraud. How fake degrees and transcripts operate in India, Nigeria, China, and the Philippines — and how to verify credentials from each region.
How to Verify Engineering Credentials: PE Licensure, ABET Accreditation, and Degree Fraud
Step-by-step guide to verifying engineering credentials — PE licensure via NCEES, ABET program accreditation, degree verification, and how to spot fraudulent engineering credentials.
FERPA and Education Verification: What Employers Can Legally Ask
FERPA limits what schools share — but not as much as most HR teams think. Here's exactly what you can verify without student consent, what requires consent, and how FCRA interacts with FERPA for background checks.
How to Verify New York School Accreditation
New York uses NYSED for all degree-granting authority, MSCHE for higher ed regional accreditation, and MSA-CESS or NYSAIS for K-12. Here's the right database for each institution type — plus NY-specific diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify Texas School Accreditation
Texas uses the TEA for public K-12, TEPSAC for private schools, and SACSCOC/THECB for higher education. Here's the right database for each institution type — plus Texas-specific diploma mill red flags.
How to Verify a GED: A Guide for HR Teams and Admissions Officers
GED verification works differently than college degree verification — there's no single national database. Here's how to confirm a GED through the GED Testing Service and state education departments.
How to Verify a Medical Degree: Physician Credential Verification for HR and Credentialing Teams
A step-by-step guide to verifying physician credentials: medical school, residency, board certification, state licensure, and malpractice history. Covers FSMB, NPDB, ABMS, ACGME, and how to spot credential fraud.
How to Verify Nursing Credentials: A Step-by-Step Guide for Healthcare HR
Over 7,600 fake nursing diplomas were sold in Operation Nightingale. Here's how to verify nursing licenses, school accreditation, and spot fraudulent credentials before they reach your floor.
Background Check vs. Education Verification: What's the Difference?
Most background checks include a basic education check — but basic isn't the same as complete. Learn what each covers, where the gaps are, and when you need standalone education verification.
How to Verify California School Accreditation
California uses separate accreditation systems for K-12, community colleges, universities, and private postsecondary schools. Here's which database to use for each — and California-specific diploma mill red flags.
WES vs ECE vs Josef Silny: Which Credential Evaluation Service Should You Use?
Choosing the wrong credential evaluator costs time and money. Here's how WES, ECE, and Josef Silny compare on cost, turnaround, and when to use each for immigration, admissions, and employment.
What Happens If You Use a Fake Transcript: Legal Consequences and Career Fallout
Using a fake transcript can mean fraud charges, termination, license revocation, and a permanent record. Here's exactly what happens — and why detection is more likely now than it used to be.
How to Use the National Student Clearinghouse for Education Verification
Step-by-step guide to DegreeVerify, EnrollmentVerify, and DiplomaVerify — including pricing, coverage gaps, and what to do when a school isn't in the Clearinghouse database.
AI-Generated Fake Transcripts: How to Detect Them in 2026
Digital diploma forgeries are up 244% year-over-year, now accounting for 57% of all document fraud. AI has made visual inspection unreliable. Here's how to detect fake transcripts using source verification.
How to Verify an Online Degree
Online degrees from diploma mills look identical to real ones on paper. Learn how to check accreditation, spot fake accreditors, and verify enrollment for online credentials.
How to Verify International Academic Credentials
Foreign degrees require a different verification process than domestic ones. Covers credential evaluation agencies (WES, ECE, NACES), document red flags, institution legitimacy checks, and what HR teams need to know.
Education Verification for Employers: A Practical Guide for HR Teams
How to verify education credentials during the hiring process. Covers when to check, what to look for, legal requirements, and how to automate at scale.
How to Check if a School Is Accredited
Learn how to verify a school's accreditation status using the US Department of Education database, CHEA, and other official sources. Includes a guide to spotting fake accreditation.
How to Verify a College Degree: A Guide for Admissions Officers and HR Teams
A practical 5-step process for college degree verification. Red flags for fake degrees, tools that actually work, and how to scale checks across high-volume applicant pools.
Diploma Mill List 2026: How to Check If a School Is Fake
Updated 2026 guide to diploma mills and degree mills. Authoritative databases, 50+ fake accreditation agencies, and a verification workflow for admissions teams.
How to Detect a Fake High School Diploma: A Guide for Admissions Officers
Fraudulent high school credentials are more common than most admissions teams realize. Here's how to catch them in minutes, not hours.