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Everything you need to understand and check FVR™ certification in one place: frequently asked questions, certificate verification, the standards catalogue and public policies.
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Frequently asked questions
40 questions on certification, validity, cost, recertification and the difference between preparation and certification.
OpenVerify a certificate
Confirm that an FVR™ certificate is genuine and valid, by reference number or QR code. No login, no cost.
OpenStandards catalogue
The ISO standards we certify: what they are, what they are for and which industries typically certify to them.
OpenPolicies and processes
How we work: impartiality, confidentiality, complaints, certification mark use and more.
OpenDownloads
The body's policies, guides and documents. Available on request.
OpenThe questions we hear most.
A quick look. All 40 questions are in the FAQ section.
What is FVR™ and what kind of body is it?
FVR™ is a certification body that assesses and certifies both individual competence (ISO/IEC 17024) and organizational management systems (ISO/IEC 17021-1). It runs as a 100% digital platform and issues independent, impartial certifications. It is neither a school nor a consultancy: its role is to decide on and issue certifications.
What sets it apart from traditional certification?
A 100% digital, subscription-based model, instead of a one-off exam fee and in-person test centres on fixed dates. Preparation is supported by AI-validated training; the assessment measures real competence, not memorization; and every certificate can be verified publicly online by reference number and QR code.
How long does the certificate take to be issued after passing?
Immediately. On passing you receive your downloadable digital certificate, with a verification QR code, available in your portal and in the public verification system.
How does an employer verify that my certificate is genuine?
By scanning the QR code on the certificate or entering the reference number on FVR™'s public verification page. Validation is direct, with no intermediaries and at no cost.
How long is an individual certificate valid for?
The typical cycle under ISO/IEC 17024 is 3 years, with interim surveillance. The exact validity is stated on your digital certificate.
Is FVR™ accredited? What does “accreditation in process” mean?
FVR™'s structure is aligned with ISO/IEC 17024 and ISO/IEC 17021-1, and formal accreditation is in the process of being obtained. “In process” means the technical criteria are met and the formal application has been filed with an accreditation body.
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