Marissa MedfordThis certificate is awarded toin recognition of completing the Professional Background Screening Association's FCRA Core Certificate Valid Through June 30, 2026
Marissa Medford
The FCRA Core Certificate Program is intended for anyone who deals with US background checks as part of their job. It provides participants with a core understanding of foundational information related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) including high level obligations for consumer reporting agencies and end users, consumer reports and obsolete information, and the anatomy of an FCRA lawsuit. Staff at every level within an organization will benefit from this program. By supporting staff participation in the certificate programs, organizations can demonstrate an investment in both people and products and a commitment to compliance throughout their organization. This course is offered as an online option, consisting of five training webinars and an exam. The content and exam focus on a wide array of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance issues foundational to the screening profession.
Skills / Knowledge
- Legal
- Compliance
- Hiring
- Security
- Criminal History
- Data Retention
- Background Screening
- Consumer Reporting Agency
- FCRA
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Earning Criteria
Optional
This course is offered as an online option, consisting of five training webinars and an exam. The training webinars cover the following topics:
What is the Fair Credit Reporting Act?
High Level Obligations for Consumer Reporting Agencies, Resellers and Furnishers
Obligations for Employers and Other End Users
Anatomy of a Report
Anatomy of a Fair Credit Reporting Act Lawsuit
Upon completion of the webinar series, participants will have access to a multiple-choice exam.
This exam must be finished within 60 days of purchasing the program. Participants have two chances to pass the exam, needing a minimum score of 80% to succeed. Those who do not pass the exam on their second attempt must repurchase the program. Upon achieving a passing grade, participants receive a certificate valid for two years and can display the relevant certificate logo.