Verified for Quality. Designed for Growth.

Vervain Verified provides trusted, third-party validation for microcredentials — giving learners, employers, and institutions confidence in the quality and integrity of every certified credential.

7
Core Certification Pillars
3
Tiers of Expert Review
1-3yr
Certification Period
100%
Independent Verification

About Vervain Verified

Bringing Credibility to the Credential Economy

As microcredentials proliferate across higher education, online learning, and corporate training, the need for independent quality assurance has never been greater. Vervain Verified fills that gap — providing rigorous, transparent certification that learners and employers can trust.

Founded by Becky Borello, M.Ed., MBA, Vervain Verified draws on deep expertise in instructional design, workforce development, and educational quality assurance to set a new standard for what a microcredential should be.

Higher education and professional learning

The Vervain Verified Standard

7 Pillars of Certification

Every credential we certify is evaluated against seven rigorous quality pillars — ensuring that the Vervain Verified seal means something real.

01

Specific & Relevant Skills

Credentials must target clearly defined, industry-relevant competencies that learners can immediately apply in professional contexts.

02

Industry Recognition

Verified credentials are aligned with employer expectations and recognized by industry partners as meaningful qualifications.

03

Stackable Credentials

Microcredentials are designed to build upon one another, creating clear pathways toward larger qualifications and career advancement.

04

Assessment-Based Validation

Learners must demonstrate mastery through rigorous, competency-based assessments — not just seat time or participation.

05

Short & Focused Format

Credentials are concise and targeted, respecting learners' time while delivering maximum professional impact.

06

Digital Verification & Portability

Every certified credential includes secure digital badging that learners can share across platforms and professional networks.

07

Affordable & Accessible

Certification standards ensure credentials remain financially accessible to diverse learners across all backgrounds.

The Process

How Certification Works

A clear, transparent three-step process designed to be rigorous without being burdensome.

01

Submit Your Credential

Complete our structured application with your credential documentation, learning outcomes, and assessment evidence.

02

Expert Review

Our team evaluates your credential against all 7 Vervain Verified pillars through a rigorous three-tier review process.

03

Get Certified

Receive your official Vervain Verified seal, digital badge assets, and a one-year certification with annual renewal.

Ready to Get Started?

Ready to get your microcredential verified?

Join the growing community of institutions and organizations that trust Vervain Verified to validate their microcredentials. Start with a consultation or submit your credential today.

Vervain Verified
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Services

  • Microcredential Certification
  • Rubric Development
  • Digital Badging
  • Compliance Consulting
  • Pre-Review Consultation

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Setting the gold standard in microcredential verification.