Registry
Registry and Verification
HCDE's public record of accreditation decisions: how it is organised, how to check a record and where to find notices of changes in status.
An accreditation is worth only what the public can check. The registry is where HCDE records each decision, so that a learner, an employer or a partner institution can confirm it without asking the institution.
What each record shows
Who
The name of the institution, training center or program, and its country.
What
The scope of the accreditation, and the type of certificate issued.
Numbers
A registration number and a certificate number, both printed on the certificate.
When
The date of issue, the date to which it runs and the current status.
Ways in
Verify a certificate
Search by registration number, certificate number or name, or scan the QR code.
VerifyDirectory
Browse the accredited bodies in the registry.
Open the directoryPublic notices
Suspensions, withdrawals and other changes that the public should know about.
Read noticesMark and badge
How the HCDE mark may be used, and how to tell a genuine use from a misleading one.
About the markHow records are kept honest
- A record is created when a decision is issued and updated whenever the status changes.
- Suspensions and withdrawals appear in the registry and as public notices; they are not quietly removed.
- Applications that were deferred or declined are not published.
- If a certificate and the registry differ, the registry prevails.
The meaning of each status is defined on Decisions and Status.
Questions before you begin?
Write to HCDE and we will explain the route that fits your institution, program or situation.