What the check is?
Verifies academic qualifications with the issuing institution.
What the value is?
Confirms academic credentials.
What does it check?
Degree, diploma or certification details, attendance and completion status.
Why do you do it?
Reduces hiring risk and protects against credential fraud.
How often does it need to be checked?
Once at hire.
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
Finance; healthcare; education; engineering; technical roles; government and regulated sectors.
Risk of not doing it?
Misrepresented qualifications create compliance issues and skill gaps.