IBQA-USA certification services support approved programmes and institutional arrangements. Each issued credential receives a unique number and an independently searchable public record.
Certification models
The applicable model is confirmed in writing after reviewing the institution, programme and intended learner outcome.
- IBQA-USA-issued completion or assessment certificate
- IBQA-USA and institution co-branded certificate
- Independent assessment statement
- Programme certification support for an approved affiliated institution
Required learner controls
Institutions must maintain auditable learner identity, attendance, assessment and result records.
- Verified student name and identity information
- Approved programme and completion data
- Assessment results and authorised sign-off
- Consent for permitted public verification fields
- Correction and reissue audit trail
Verification and status
The public portal shows only selected fields required to establish authenticity. Records may be marked active, corrected, superseded or revoked.
What this service supports
01
Unique record
Every credential is assigned a traceable certificate number.
02
Fraud control
Public status helps detect altered or invented documents.
03
Institution link
Approved credentials can show the verified issuing relationship.
Scope & Transparency: Certificate titles and wording must accurately describe the assessed learning. They must not imply a regulated degree, professional licence or governmental award without the required lawful authority.