Credential verification guides
151 country guides, plus a library on accreditation, diploma mills, and employer checks. Written for admissions officers, registrars, and compliance teams who need to confirm that an academic document is legitimate.
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How to Verify a High School Diploma
Step-by-step guide to confirming high school graduation for college admissions and employment.
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- The ministry or agency that accredits institutions there
- Verification steps, in the order worth trying them
- Considerations specific to that country's documents
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Pick a country for its verification steps, the bodies that hold the records, and what to watch for.
North America
Guides for verifying high school and university credentials from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
South America
Credential verification processes for Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and other South American nations.
Europe
How to verify academic credentials across the EU, UK, and wider Europe including Bologna Process countries.
Asia
Verification guides for credentials from China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Africa
How to verify education credentials from across the African continent, including key regulatory bodies.
Oceania
Credential verification for Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island nations.
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The groundwork, if credential verification is new to you.
How to Detect a Fake High School Diploma
Red flags, verification techniques, and tools for spotting fraudulent high school credentials.
Diploma Mill Detection Guide
Comprehensive guide to identifying diploma mills and protecting your institution from fraudulent credentials.
How to Request a High School Transcript
Process for obtaining official transcripts from US high schools for admissions verification.
Credential Evaluation Services Compared
Side-by-side comparison of WES, ECE, NACES members, and other credential evaluation providers.
Accreditation Mills: Fake Accreditors
How to identify fake accreditation agencies that legitimize diploma mills.
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Professional Credential Verification Guides
266 guides
How-to guides for verifying professional licenses and certifications across healthcare, finance, IT, engineering, law enforcement, and more.
Accreditation Guides
53 guides
Understand accreditation bodies, regional vs. national accreditation, and how to verify whether a school is properly accredited.
Education Verification for Employers
16 guides
Background check guides, API integrations, compliance considerations, and best practices for verifying education credentials during hiring.
High School Verification
5 guides
Guides for verifying high school diplomas, transcripts, GED equivalency, and detecting fake high school credentials.
Diploma Mills & Fraud Detection
4 guides
How to identify diploma mills, fake universities, and fraudulent academic credentials. Protect your institution from degree fraud.
Immigration & Visa Credential Assessment
2 guides
Credential evaluation for immigration, skilled migration, and student visa applications. How to verify foreign credentials for immigration purposes.
Degree & Program Verification
2 guides
Verification guides for specific degree types including medical degrees, MBAs, law degrees, nursing degrees, and other specialized programs.