How Certificate Verification Works
Teaching certificate verification is a five-step process where human reviewers authenticate your credentials. This includes checking document authenticity, verifying name consistency, and confirming the certificate is from a legitimate issuing body. The process typically takes 24-72 hours.
The Five-Step Verification Process
How your teaching certificates are verified from upload to badge.
Document Upload
You upload a clear scan or photo of your teaching certificate through the secure dashboard. The system accepts PDF, JPG, and PNG formats.
- Secure encrypted upload
- Multiple format support
- Automatic quality check
Initial Review
A human reviewer examines the document for completeness, legibility, and basic authenticity markers. They check for signs of alteration.
- Document legibility check
- Alteration detection
- Format validation
Cross-Reference
The reviewer verifies that names match across your profile and other submitted documents. Inconsistencies are flagged for clarification.
- Name consistency check
- Profile matching
- Document correlation
Authenticity Verification
For major certifications (CELTA, DELTA, etc.), reviewers may verify certificate numbers or contact issuing institutions when possible.
- Certificate number validation
- Institution verification
- Issuer cross-check
Badge Award
Upon successful verification, your certificate receives a permanent verification badge with timestamp that appears on your public profile.
- Permanent badge display
- Verification timestamp
- Public profile update
Certificates We Verify
Professional teaching certifications across multiple categories.
English Language Teaching
- TESOL
- TEFL
- TESL
- CELTA
- DELTA
- Trinity CertTESOL
Test Preparation
- IELTS Trainer
- PTE Trainer
- TOEFL Trainer
- Cambridge Examiner
State & National
- Teaching License
- QTS (UK)
- State Certification (US)
- National Teaching Credentials
Specialized
- Music Teaching Certs
- Montessori Training
- IB Certification
- Subject-Specific Credentials
Avoiding Verification Rejection
Most rejections occur due to easily fixable issues. Here are the common reasons and how to avoid them.
Illegible document
Solution: Upload a clearer scan
Name mismatch
Solution: Ensure names match across documents
Expired certificate
Solution: Submit renewal if applicable
Altered document
Solution: Submit original certificate
Timeline Expectations
Most certificates with clear scans
Certificates requiring additional verification
Complex cases needing institution contact
Ready to Verify Your Certificates?
Start with 3 free verification credits. Most certificates verified within 48 hours.