For courts, attorneys, probation officers and employers
What a BECI-reviewed certificate tells you
If a client, defendant or employee has handed you a certificate from a BECI-reviewed course, this page explains what it documents and how to check it.
What the certificate documents
The hours were completed
Active seat time is tracked for every lesson. The course cannot be finished in fewer hours than its stated length.
The learner passed an assessment
The certificate is issued only after every lesson is complete and a final assessment is passed.
The record can be checked
The certificate carries a unique ID that you can look up online, free and without an account.
Records you can ask for
| Record | What it shows | When it is available |
|---|---|---|
| Course information sheet | Curriculum, length in hours, format and certificate details | Before enrollment |
| Letter of enrollment | That the learner is enrolled, and in which course | As soon as the learner enrolls |
| Seat-time or attendance record | Time spent in the course | On request |
| Certificate of completion | Learner name, course title, hours, completion date and certificate ID | On completion |
How to check a certificate
- Find the certificate ID. It is printed on the certificate under the learner’s name.
- Enter it on the issuing program’s lookup. The verification page links to each one.
- Compare the result with the document. If the name, course or date does not match, treat the document as unverified and contact us.
What BECI review does not mean
BECI review is a published quality standard. It is not a state license, a court approval or an accreditation, and it does not replace your own requirements. Whether a course satisfies an order or a condition of supervision is your decision. The full standard is public so that you can make that decision with the facts in hand.
Questions
Write to info@becicertified.org. Verification questions from courts, attorneys, probation officers and employers are answered within two business days.