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FCRA End User Certificate

The FCRA End User Certificate Program is intended for individuals within an employer’s organization who are responsible for ordering and/or reviewing background checks on existing or prospective employees and contract labor forces. The program is designed to help organizations and their staff demonstrate a commitment to FCRA compliance. The FCRA End User Certificate Program is ideal for organizations of any size who conduct background checks in the United States on existing or prospective talent. Individuals in human resources, compliance, legal, recruiting, management, security, as well as anyone who regularly deals with hiring, promoting, and on boarding talent within their organization will benefit from this program. This course is offered as an online option, consisting of four training webinars and an exam. The content and exam focus on critical Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requirements as they relate to background checks for employment purposes.

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Skills / Knowledge

  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Legal
  • Compliance
  • Hiring
  • Security
  • On boarding
  • Recruiting

Earning Criteria

Optional

course

This course is offered as an online option, consisting of four training webinars and an exam. The training webinars cover the following topics:

  • Employer Background Checks: The Basics

  • When & How to Obtain a Background Check Report

  • How to Use the Information

  • Acting on the Information and Putting it All Together

Upon completion of the webinar series, participants will have access to a multiple-choice exam.

exam

The content and exam focus on critical Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requirements as they relate to background checks for employment purposes. Individuals have two opportunities to pass the exam. A score of 80% must be achieved to pass the exam. The exam must be completed within 60 days of the purchase date. Upon achieving a passing grade, participants receive a certificate valid for two years and can display the relevant certificate logo.