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Education & Certification Checks

Diploma Data​

Fetches and verifies diplomas from DUO (Dutch education database).

{
  "checkName": "diploma-data",
  "importance": "SKIPPABLE",
  "configuration": {
    "onlySkippableIfUnverifiedDiplomaAdded": true
  }
}

Configuration​

onlySkippableIfUnverifiedDiplomaAdded

  • When true: Check becomes skippable only if professional adds an unverified diploma
  • Ensures at least one diploma (verified or unverified) is provided
  • Requires the check to be set as SKIPPABLE to work properly

Features​

  • Direct verification with DUO
  • Retrieves all registered Dutch diplomas
  • Highest level of education verification

Limitations​

  • Only Dutch diplomas registered in DUO
  • Older diplomas may not be available
  • Foreign diplomas not included

Unverified Diplomas​

Allows manual upload of diplomas not available in DUO.

{
  "checkName": "unverified-diploma-data",
  "importance": "SKIPPABLE"
}

Use Cases​

  • Foreign diplomas
  • Older Dutch diplomas (pre-DUO)
  • Private institution certificates
  • Diplomas pending DUO registration

Important Notes​

  • Should always be SKIPPABLE
  • Provides fallback when DUO verification unavailable
  • Documents are collected but not verified

Certificates​

Collects professional certificates and other documents.

{
  "checkName": "unverified-certificate-data",
  "importance": "NOT_SKIPPABLE",
  "configuration": {
    "requiredCertificates": [
      {
        "type": "wft",
        "description": "Wft Basis",
        "optional": true
      },
      {
        "type": "first-aid",
        "description": "First Aid Certificate",
        "optional": false
      }
    ]
  }
}

Configuration​

requiredCertificates - Array of certificate requirements:

  • type: Unique identifier for the certificate
  • description: Display name shown to professional
  • optional: Whether this specific certificate is optional

Important Notes​

  • Check itself must be NOT_SKIPPABLE
  • Individual certificates controlled by optional field
  • Accepts PDF, JPG, and PNG formats only

Common Certificate Types​

{
  "requiredCertificates": [
    {
      "type": "wft",
      "description": "Wft Basis",
      "optional": true
    },
    {
      "type": "vca",
      "description": "VCA Certificate",
      "optional": false
    },
    {
      "type": "first-aid",
      "description": "First Aid Certificate",
      "optional": true
    },
    {
      "type": "forklift",
      "description": "Forklift License",
      "optional": false
    }
  ]
}

Best Practices​

Complete Education Verification​

For comprehensive education verification:

"requestedChecks": [
  {
    "checkName": "diploma-data",
    "importance": "SKIPPABLE",
    "configuration": {
      "onlySkippableIfUnverifiedDiplomaAdded": true
    }
  },
  {
    "checkName": "unverified-diploma-data",
    "importance": "SKIPPABLE"
  },
  {
    "checkName": "unverified-certificate-data",
    "importance": "NOT_SKIPPABLE",
    "configuration": {
      "requiredCertificates": [
        {
          "type": "industry-cert",
          "description": "Industry Certification",
          "optional": false
        }
      ]
    }
  }
]

International Professionals​

For professionals with foreign education:

"requestedChecks": [
  {
    "checkName": "diploma-data",
    "importance": "SKIPPABLE"
  },
  {
    "checkName": "unverified-diploma-data",
    "importance": "NOT_SKIPPABLE"  // Required for foreign diplomas
  }
]

Industry-Specific Requirements​

Customize certificates based on role:

Financial Services:

{
  "requiredCertificates": [
    {"type": "wft-basis", "description": "Wft Basis", "optional": false},
    {"type": "wft-schade", "description": "Wft Schade", "optional": true},
    {"type": "wft-vermogen", "description": "Wft Vermogen", "optional": true}
  ]
}

Construction:

{
  "requiredCertificates": [
    {"type": "vca-basic", "description": "VCA Basic", "optional": false},
    {"type": "vca-vol", "description": "VCA VOL", "optional": true}
  ]
}

Verification Status​

  • Diploma-data: Fully verified through DUO
  • Unverified diplomas: Document collected, not verified
  • Certificates: Document collected, not verified

Consider your risk tolerance when accepting unverified documents.