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Qualification and Professional Membership Checks

Ensure your candidates possess valid qualifications and professional memberships with DDC's comprehensive verification services, designed to maintain high standards and compliance.


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Qualification and professional membership checks verify the legitimacy and standing of your candidate’s qualification and/or professional membership with the relevant regulatory bodies and authorities. If the roles your organisation is hiring for require a set minimum standard of education or specific professional memberships, these checks are ideal to obtain a result you can trust.

Qualification checks can:

  • Establish the validity of qualifications and memberships listed in job applications.
  • Authenticate the award title and the qualifying institution matches.
  • Confirm the resultant level attained and the date it was achieved.

Save time by verifying the candidate’s qualifications they have achieved and membership to a professional or technical body, with DDC’s pre-employment screening service.

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What are Qualification and Professional Membership Checks?

DDC’s Qualification and Professional Membership Checks verify the authenticity of a candidate’s educational achievements and professional affiliations. This service ensures that applicants possess the qualifications and memberships they claim, which is crucial for roles requiring specific educational standards or professional body memberships.

By confirming these credentials directly with relevant institutions and regulatory bodies, employers can trust that their hires meet the necessary criteria. This verification process helps maintain high standards within the organisation, reduces the risk of fraudulent qualifications, and ensures compliance with industry regulations.

Incorporating these checks into the recruitment process enhances the integrity of hiring decisions, promotes a qualified workforce, and safeguards the organisation’s reputation. Ultimately, this service supports employers in building a competent and credible team by validating the educational and professional backgrounds of potential employees.

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Who should run Qualification and Professional Membership Checks?

Organisations across various sectors should utilise DDC’s Qualification and Professional Membership Checks, especially those where specific educational qualifications or professional memberships are mandatory. Industries such as healthcare, finance, legal services, and education often require employees to hold certain credentials or be members of regulatory bodies.

Employers in these fields can benefit from this service by ensuring that candidates meet the necessary standards and comply with industry regulations. Human resources professionals and recruitment agencies can also enhance their vetting processes by incorporating these checks, thereby improving the quality of hires and reducing the risk of employing unqualified personnel. Additionally, organisations aiming to uphold high standards of professionalism and integrity within their workforce will find this service valuable.

By verifying qualifications and memberships, employers can make informed hiring decisions and maintain a competent and credible team.

Register your organisation

Registering with Due Diligence Checking (DDC) is a straightforward process that offers numerous benefits for organisations requiring criminal record checks and pre-employment screening. DDC provides true online processing, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience. Our commitment to safety and security means your sensitive data is handled with the utmost care. As an ISO9001 and ISO27001 registered organisation, DDC upholds high standards of quality assurance.

Registration is free, and the setup process is quick, allowing you to start processing checks promptly. Whether you're a small charity or a large corporation, DDC's services are tailored to meet your specific needs, providing support and advice throughout the process.

By partnering with DDC, you can manage your checks and screenings efficiently, ensuring compliance and safeguarding within your organisation.

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Some common questions

We’ve gathered together a large collection of the most common questions we get asked. You can see them all in our FAQ section. We’ve included a few of the most popular below.

Why use DDC for your qualification and professional membership checks?

All qualification and professional membership applications are completed and managed on our flexible, easy-to-use customer interface. Applicants simply input their details, we investigate through our in-depth evidence-based screening process and you receive a fully compliant pre-employment report including any required evidence. Processing qualification checks has never been more straightforward.
  • Independent verification – DDC will contact the professional body directly and verify any third parties used. You can be assured that the check will be thorough and accurate.
  • Discrepancy investigation – DDC is committed to compliance so we ensure that any discrepancies are investigated and recorded.
  • Comprehensive pre-employment report – Once all the checks are complete, a final pre-employment report is available to access within your online ‘client area’.

Why complete professional membership checks?

Completing a professional membership check directly with a suitable membership organisation will protect your business from any underqualified individuals. In many sectors, regulatory bodies will screen individuals upon entry into the profession to ensure they are fit and proper to work as a professional within the industry. Therefore, it is vital to ensure applicants are registered with the relevant profession to uphold standards and reputation as well protecting your clients and customers.

Why complete qualification checks?

Sufficient qualifications are an important metric for a variety of roles and in some cases, applicants will not be eligible for certain positions without them. Confirming the legitimacy of an applicant’s qualifications is pivotal in ensuring the education displayed on the applicant’s CV is accurate and genuine.

Conducting a qualification check can give you the assurance you need to make the best and safest hiring decisions for your organisation.

Save time and resources – We know that the verification process can be time-consuming, so by leaving it to us our expert team can deliver accurate pre-employment reports verifying your candidate’s qualifications.
Take the guesswork out of qualification checks and lean on reliable and verified information to ensure your candidates are truly qualified for the job.
Protect your business and its reputation from illegitimate qualifications.

What are Qualification and professional membership checks?

Qualification and professional membership checks verify the legitimacy and standing of your candidate’s qualification and/or professional membership with the relevant regulatory bodies and authorities.

If the roles your organisation is hiring for require a set minimum standard of education or specific professional memberships, these checks are ideal to obtain a result you can trust.

Qualification checks can:

 Establish the validity of qualifications and memberships listed in job applications.
 Authenticate the award title and the qualifying institution matches.
 Confirm the resultant level attained and the date it was achieved.

Save time by verifying the candidate’s qualifications they have achieved and membership to a professional or technical body, with DDC’s pre-employment screening service.

Why choose DDC?

1

Online Processing

We offer true online processing, making your life a little easier.

2

Safe and Secure

Peace of mind knowing that your sensitive data is in very safe hands.

3

Quality Assured

DDC is a ISO9001 and ISO27001 registered organisation, with a UKAS-accredited ISO certifying body.

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