Education Background Checks

Verify degrees and diplomas with ease

Verifying education credentials can save you time and money by protecting your business from unqualified applicants with inaccurate or misleading education records.

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Trust the qualifications behind every resume

Hire Performance provides you with the tools and information you need to acquire the most qualified employees. Our education verification process confirms that each candidate has the credentials and qualifications to be an asset to your business.

Education verification services protecting your business

Compiling and analyzing education background records from potential employees allows you to improve your business results by hiring the most qualified, trustworthy, and relevant candidates for your organization.

Here are some of the benefits of acquiring Education Verification Solutions with us:

  • Legitimate data to hire the best candidates for your team
  • Fast, reliable, and accurate results to speed your hiring process
  • Avoid job mismatching to prevent your business from losing time and money
  • Detect possible document fraud or illegal activities in a timely manner
  • Guarantee data security and privacy compliance in your hiring process
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Seamless background check management via the eScreener hub

To manage hundreds or thousands of employee background checks across multiple regions effectively, you need a centralized 'Command Center' that streamlines every step. The eScreener Hub is our proprietary, paperless platform designed to streamline the entire screening lifecycle. From the moment a candidate provides mobile-friendly digital consent to the delivery of the final report, every step is tracked in real time.

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Build a comprehensive risk profile with integrated verification services from Hire Performance

While an Employment Verification Background Check confirms a candidate's past presence at a company, a truly robust screening strategy requires a 360-degree view of their professional integrity. To ensure your organization is protected from every angle, Hire Performance offers seamless integration of specialized verification services within the eScreener Hub.

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  • Reference Checks

    Go beyond the "what" and the "where" to discover the "how." Our Reference Checks involve professional outreach to former supervisors and colleagues to gauge a candidate’s soft skills, cultural fit, and past performance. By combining these insights with factual employment data, you gain a clearer picture of how a candidate will contribute to your specific team environment.

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  • Credential & Accreditation Verifications

    For roles requiring specialized licensing, such as in finance, healthcare, or engineering, our Credential and Accreditation Verifications are essential. We verify that all professional licenses, certifications, and academic degrees are current and in good standing with the respective governing bodies. This ensures your organization remains compliant with industry regulations and that your "expert" hires truly possess the qualifications they claim.

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Education Background Check FAQs

  • How does an education background check work?

    Our education verification checks authenticate candidate’s education claims directly with registrars and administration offices. We compare this information to the claims made by your candidate and alert you of inconsistencies.


    By going directly to registrars to verify education credentials, we are able to identify any red flags so you get a complete, reliable picture of each candidate.

  • What is included in an education background check?

    Our Education Verifications include a complete report of a candidate’s credentials, expertise, and qualifications—including degrees, certificates, and diplomas. This allows us to help you identify applicants with fabricated education history, credentials from unaccredited institutions, or false documentation.


    Each report compiles the following information:

    • The highest level of education completed by a candidate
    • Degree or degrees attained
    • Graduation dates for each degree attained
    • Institution names from where the candidate acquired the credentials
    • Inconsistent or fabricated data

    The report will provide your business with legitimate and verifiable information to make the best decisions when making your hiring decisions.

Education Background Check Blogs

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The Value of Hiring The Right People Behind The Badge

By Maria McParland • May 11, 2026
Learn how Canadian police services use pre-employment screening, fingerprinting, and verification services to support safer hiring in 2026.
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When is Fingerprinting Required for a Canadian Criminal Record Check?

By Alexis Hill • April 13, 2026
Learn when fingerprinting is required, how digital fingerprinting works, & what employers need to know to manage timelines, compliance, & candidate expectations.
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Waiting on a Criminal Record Check? How to Avoid Site Access Delays for Remote Workers

By Maria McParland • March 17, 2026
Avoid remote deployment delays caused by criminal record checks in Canada. Learn the screening levels and how HR teams can speed up background checks.
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How to Identify Diploma Mills with Education Verification

By Tim Hardie • November 15, 2023
Education verification is a crucial part of the candidate screening process. Skipping it can result in hiring applicants who are untrustworthy and unqualified, risking other employees, customers, lawsuits, and other catastrophes. Read on to find out how to identify diploma mills!
How To Protect Your Business From Potential Employees With Phony Degrees

How To Protect Your Business From Potential Employees With Phony Degrees

By Tim Hardie • August 20, 2019
Obtaining a phony degree used to be unheard of, but now it is as simple as going online, choosing what school you “attended”, and adding the degree to your cart. Companies that provide fake degrees are called “diploma mills” and they are becoming more common.