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FreeFree FCRA training for whoever does the hiring.
PreHireBadge Academy is a free set of courses on background checks, the FCRA, adverse action, and fair chance hiring. Finish the lessons, pass the exam at 80%, and download a certificate of completion.
- Courses on FCRA, adverse action, and fair chance
- Ten-question exam, 80% to pass
- Certificate with a public verify page
PreHireBadge Academy
Certificate of completion
Alex Morgan
FCRA for employers: the basics
Passed · Exam score 90% · Verify online
Educational. Not a professional license or legal credential.
Illustrative example with sample data.
How it works
4 steps, start to finish
- 1
Pick a course
Start with the flagship course or go straight to the topic you need.
- 2
Sign in with an email code
Use the email where you want the certificate.
- 3
Learn and pass
Read each module, then pass the ten-question exam at 80%.
- 4
Download your certificate
Print it or share the public verify link.
Why it matters
What you get with prehirebadge academy
Free, with no check required
Anyone hiring can take the courses. You don't have to order a report first.
Certificates you can verify
Each certificate has a public verify page with name, course, date, and status.
Practical, not academic
Lessons map to the real steps: consent, reporting limits, assessment, notices, and waiting periods.
One account
The same PreHireBadge account signs in to the Academy and the dashboard.
Training that matches the product you use
Most FCRA mistakes aren't malicious — they come from a hiring manager who was never told the rules. The Academy teaches them in plain language, with courses including Background checks for small employers, start to finish; FCRA for employers: the basics; Adverse action, step by step; Individualized assessment for hiring decisions; and fair chance courses for California, New York City, and other jurisdictions.
Sign in with an email code — the same PreHireBadge account as the employer dashboard. Read each module, pass the ten-question exam at 80%, enter the name to print, and download your certificate. A public verify page shows the name, the course, the date, and the status, without the email address or exam answers.
The certificate is a certificate of completion. It is educational, not a professional license or legal credential, and a course still in legal review stays off the public list.
FAQ
Questions employers ask about prehirebadge academy
Still unsure? Ask Peter, our assistant, in the bottom-right corner, or browse the help center.
Is PreHireBadge Academy really free?
Yes. The courses, exams, and certificates are free.
Is the Academy certificate a legal credential?
No. It's a certificate of completion — educational, not a professional license or legal credential.
What score do I need to pass?
80% on a ten-question exam.
What does the certificate verify page show?
The name, the course, the date, and the status. It does not show your email address or exam answers.
Do I need to order a background check to take a course?
No. Sign in with an email code. It's the same PreHireBadge account as the employer dashboard, but ordering a check isn't required to learn.
Which courses are available?
Listed courses include Background checks for small employers, start to finish; FCRA for employers: the basics; Adverse action, step by step; Individualized assessment for hiring decisions; Candidate consent and disclosure, done right; and fair chance courses for California, New York City, and an overview of other fair chance laws.
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No credit card to sign up, no expiration on what you buy. Run one report for $5, or stock up with the 10-pack for $45 and use them whenever hiring picks up.
- No monthly fees
- FCRA compliant
- Most clear reports same day. Records verified within 72 hours.
- No contracts