How to Verify a Company Certification Before Publishing
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A careful verification record names the issuer, carries a unique ID, and links to primary evidence.
Confirm what the credential represents
Check that the document names the organization being represented and that its scope actually applies to that organization. A course completion certificate held by an individual is not automatically a company accreditation, supplier approval, or product certification.
Use evidence from the issuer
Record the exact credential ID and issue date from the certificate. Prefer a verification page on the issuer’s own domain. If no lookup exists, retain the issuer-provided document and record who reviewed it and when; do not substitute a logo or an unrelated certificate image.
Keep public records accurate over time
Show expiry dates when the issuer provides them, and mark expired records as expired rather than removing their history without explanation. Keep drafts private until the evidence is checked, and update or deactivate a record if the issuer revokes it.
Avoid unsupported company claims
Do not publish sample IDs or invented issuers as real credentials. If no verified company certificate is available, an empty public directory is more trustworthy than a fabricated badge. This review process is editorial guidance, not a claim that any specific organization holds a credential.