What is the visual validation of Certifications
The Visual Validation of Certifications is an important process in It is the process of visually inspecting and verifying the authenticity, accuracy, and current validity of certificates, licenses, or other credential documents through direct observation and comparison with known standards or databases.
“AQM BD experts perform Visual Validation of Certifications. It serves as a frontline defense against fraud and ensuring compliance with various standards and regulations.”
Purpose of the visual validation of certification
The visual validation of certification ensures compliance with
regulatory requirements, verifies professional qualifications, confirms adherence to quality standards, prevents fraud and misrepresentation and maintains trust in
business relationships and professional services.
The certifications to be validated could fall under the category of professional licenses (e.g., medical, legal, engineering), quality management certifications
(e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001), industry-specific certifications (e.g., food safety, cybersecurity), educational degrees and diplomas or
product certifications and approvals.
AQM BD experts check the authenticity of documents, presence of official seals, holograms, or watermarks.
We check also the quality and consistency of printing and proper signatures and authorizations.
The correct spelling of names and titles, accurate certification numbers or identifiers and proper description of the certified scope or qualifications are also verified.
We also check the current expiration dates of certificates, the issuing authority and the consistency with latest known certificate formats.
Below is a short summary of some of the methods used to visually validate certificates:
- Direct visual inspection of physical documents
- Comparison with specimen certificates or templates
- Use of specialized equipment (e.g., UV lights for security features)
- Online verification through official databases or registries)
- Contacting issuing authorities for confirmation
Importance of the visual validation of certification
To validate certificates we use high-resolution scanners and
imaging systems, digital document comparison software, QR code or barcode scanners for quick online verification, Blockchain-based certification systems for tamper-proof
validation.
The visual validation of certification is important to ensure proper licensing and certifications, validate supplier credentials and confirm adherence to standards.
It also contributes to a reduced risk of non-compliance or fraud, enhances trust in professional and business relationships, improves quality control and safety assurance
and offers support for due diligence processes.
Some of the benefits of the visual validation of certification are as follows:
- Frontline defense against fraud
- Ensuring compliance with various standards and regulations
- builds trust in professional and business settings and relationships
- Improves quality control and safety assurance