How a certificate is issued
An admin releases the student's result. When the result is released, the certificate is created. See how to release test results.
How to verify a certificate
- Open the verify link on the certificate. The path starts with
/verify/and ends with the credential ID. - Or scan the QR code on the PDF certificate. It opens the same page.
- Read the status at the top of the page.
- Compare the name, course, level and tier with the certificate.
Fields on the check page
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Credential ID. The ID that identifies the certificate.
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Name. The holder's name. It is withheld if the holder asked for erasure of their data.
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Course. The course title.
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Issued by. AssessIQ. If the issuing organisation has a name, it shows that name with "via AssessIQ".
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Level and Tier. The level and the tier of the certificate.
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Issued. The date the certificate was issued.
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Revoked. Shown only for a revoked certificate. It gives the date and the reason.
The check page does not show the test score.
What each status means
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Verified | The stored certificate data matches its signature, and the certificate is not revoked. |
| Revoked | The issuer revoked the certificate. The page shows the date and the reason. |
| Invalid Signature | The stored data does not match its signature. |