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PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL VERIFICATION

Verify an IABCET Professional Credential

Confirm applicable information associated with an IABCET professional credential record.

Professional credential verification helps users confirm the credential holder, credential type, record identifier, status, and other information made available for the applicable IABCET credential record.

OFFICIAL VERIFICATION

Confirm a Professional Credential Record

  • Credential holder
  • Credential name or type
  • Credential identifier
  • Credential status
  • Applicable record information
  • Official verification information

VERIFY A CREDENTIAL

Professional Credential Verification Search

The IABCET online professional credential verification system is currently being developed. When available, this search will allow users to verify applicable professional credential records using identifying information.

Online Verification Search in Development


The interface below is a preview of the IABCET professional credential verification system. Online search is not currently active.

The online search function is not currently active. If credential verification is required before the online system becomes available, contact IABCET with the credential holder’s name, credential number, and any other available identifying information.

CREDENTIAL RECORD

What Professional Credential Verification May Confirm

Verification information depends on the applicable professional credential record and the information made available for verification purposes.

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Credential Holder

Confirm the individual associated with the applicable professional credential record.

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Credential Type

Confirm the professional credential or designation associated with the applicable record.

03

Credential Status

Review the applicable status information presented for the professional credential record.

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Credential Identifier

Use an applicable credential number or record identifier to help distinguish the specific professional credential record.

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Record Information

Review applicable information associated with the professional credential represented by the verification record.

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Official Verification

Use information provided through IABCET verification resources when confirming an applicable professional credential record.

VERIFICATION PROCESS

How to Verify a Professional Credential

Use the credential holder’s identifying information and applicable credential identifier to locate or request confirmation of the relevant record.

01

Identify the Credential Holder

Use the name associated with the professional credential whose status or authenticity you need to confirm.

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Identify the Credential

Determine the professional credential, designation, or applicable record being presented.

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Use the Credential Number

Where available, use the credential number or record identifier to help distinguish the applicable credential record.

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Match the Record

Confirm that the holder and credential information correspond with the professional credential being reviewed.

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Review the Status

Review the applicable status and other verification information associated with the credential record.

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Request Clarification

Contact IABCET when additional information is required to identify or understand an applicable professional credential record.

Contact IABCET

UNDERSTANDING THE RECORD

Professional Credentials and Accreditation Are Different Records

Professional credential verification and accreditation verification serve different purposes and should be interpreted according to the specific record being reviewed.

Professional Credential

A professional credential record concerns the applicable credential associated with an individual and should be interpreted according to the credential information represented by that specific record.

Accreditation Record

An accreditation record concerns an applicable institution, organization, provider, program, or defined educational scope and should be verified through the relevant accreditation pathway.

OFFICIAL INFORMATION

Verify a Professional Credential Before Relying on a Claim

Use applicable IABCET verification information when confirming a professional credential rather than relying solely on a certificate image, badge, reproduced document, or third-party statement.

01

Confirm the Holder

Check that the individual presenting the credential corresponds with the holder associated with the applicable verification record.

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Confirm the Credential

Confirm that the professional credential or designation being presented corresponds with the applicable record.

03

Confirm the Identifier

Where available, compare the credential number or record identifier with the information provided for verification.

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Review the Status

Review the applicable status information associated with the specific professional credential record.

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Use Official Information

Use IABCET verification resources when current confirmation of credential information is required.

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Request Assistance

Contact IABCET when the available information is insufficient to identify or interpret the applicable credential record.

RELATED VERIFICATION

Other IABCET Verification Resources

Use the verification pathway corresponding with the specific accreditation, credential, or continuing education record you need to confirm.

Institution Verification

Confirm applicable institutional accreditation information associated with an educational institution.

Program Verification

Confirm applicable accreditation information associated with a defined educational or professional program.

CPE & CEU Verification

Confirm applicable information associated with a CPE, CEU, certificate, or continuing education record.

Verification Center

Access the central IABCET verification resource for accreditation, professional credentials, providers, programs, and continuing education records.

CREDENTIAL VERIFICATION FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Professional Credential Verification

Key questions about confirming professional credential identity, status, identifiers, and applicable verification information.

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How do I verify an IABCET professional credential?

Use the credential holder’s name and, where available, the credential number or record identifier to locate or request verification of the applicable record.

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What information may credential verification show?

Applicable verification information may include the credential holder, credential type, credential identifier, status, and other information made available for verification purposes.

03

Is a professional credential the same as accreditation?

No. A professional credential record concerns an applicable credential associated with an individual, while accreditation concerns an applicable institution, organization, provider, program, or defined educational scope.

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Should I rely on a certificate or badge alone?

When verification is required, use applicable official verification information rather than relying solely on a reproduced certificate, badge, image, or third-party statement.

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What if online credential verification is not available?

Until the online verification system is active, contact IABCET with the credential holder’s name and available credential information when verification assistance is required.

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Where can I verify CPE or CEU records?

Use the applicable IABCET CPE and CEU verification resource when confirming a continuing education or certificate record.

VERIFY A PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL

Confirm an IABCET Professional Credential Record

Use IABCET verification resources to confirm applicable professional credential information. Until online search is available, contact IABCET when direct verification assistance is required.