Surveys consistently find that qualifications are one of the most frequently manipulated credentials by job seekers. In addition, the quality of fake qualifications certificates that can be obtained from Internet Diploma Mills are so good that even the education establishments themselves acknowledge they are difficult to spot. Validating qualifications directly with the education establishment that awarded them is the only truly reliable method to ensure your candidate has the qualifications they claim.

Similarly, our Professional Membership Check verifies details of professional and trade memberships held by your candidates e.g. ACCA, directly with the relevant professional body e.g. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Being a member of a professional or trade body could give a candidate an edge in a competitive job market and this may lead some candidates to include memberships on their application they simply do not hold. Know Your Candidate offers a fast, efficient way to verify all types of qualifications.

Qualifications Check — Key Information

Know Your Candidate offers employers the ability to verify all levels of qualifications, professional memberships and UK company directorships.

	Qualifications Check	Professional Membership Check	Directorship Check
When should I use this check?	All roles where qualifications are necessary to ensure a given level of competence All roles where a minimum qualification level is required to get into the recruitment process Any graduate level role	For any role where membership of a professional body is mandatory or highly desirable. Any candidate who has highlighted any professional memberships on their CV	All board and senior management level appointments
Coverage	Worldwide	Worldwide	UK
Data source	Education establishments	Professional bodies	Credit Reference Agencies and Companies House
Price	£12.50	£12.50	£15.00
Typical completion time	2 to 10 working days	2 to 10 working days	1 working day
Information returned	Confirmation of attendance including dates Subject studied Confirmation of the title and grade of qualification awarded	Confirmation of membership including dates Membership level Details of any professional qualifications gained Details of any disciplinary action	Details of current and previous directorships and secretaryships: Company name and registered number Date appointed as a director Date resigned (if applicable) Details of any convictions and disqualifications relating to the directorships
Information required to make the check	Full name Date of birth Current address Establishment(s) attended Attendance dates Subject (s) studied Title and grade of qualification awarded	Full name Date of birth Current address Professional Body Membership level Name and type of professional qualifications Date they became a member	Full name Date of birth Current address
Sample Report	Download a sample report	Download a sample report	Download a sample report

Qualifications Check — Other Useful Information

Some education establishments and professional membership organisations charge a fee to cover the administration costs of providing the verification service. We will contact and advise you of such instances and get your permission before carrying out the check.

Most education establishments and professional membership organisations request a signed letter of consent from the candidate before they will confirm any data to a 3rd party. We have designed a template employers can use to obtain consent where required.