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Getting Started: The Background Check Process
Getting Started: The Background Check Process
All roles start here with an understanding of how a background check works. Discover the process and the different screening types involved.
FREE
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Request a Background Check
Request a Background Check
Order background reports using Checkr's Dashboard or Applicant Tracking Systems.
FREE
13 min
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Understanding The Candidate Experience
Understanding The Candidate Experience
After you order a background check, see how candidates complete the process and get support.
FREE
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Track an In-Progress Background Check
Track an In-Progress Background Check
Follow candidates through the background check process using the Checkr Dashboard.
FREE
12 min
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Assessing a Background Check
Assessing a Background Check
Review and interpret a report in order to make decisions about how to proceed.
FREE
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Navigating Adverse Action
Navigating Adverse Action
Follow a compliant process when you decline candidates
FREE
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The Admin Checklist
The Admin Checklist
What to do if you're setting Checkr up for the first time.
FREE
4 min
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Managing Users
Managing Users
Add, delete, and manage your Checkr users.
FREE
6 min
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Billing and Invoices
Billing and Invoices
Set up payment, and figure out what the different fees on your invoice mean.
FREE
3 min
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The Positive Adjudication Matrix
The Positive Adjudication Matrix
The advanced feature that makes your hiring program more compliant, efficient, and fair.
FREE
16 min
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Business Tools
Business Tools
Set up your program and segment candidates more effectively with Geos and Programs.
FREE
16 min
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Analytics
Analytics
Use Checkr's analytics dashboards to optimize your background screenings.
FREE
10 min
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Getting Started with Fair Chance
Getting Started with Fair Chance
"Getting Started with Fair Chance: Hire, Onboard and Engage" helps organizations take approachable steps to implement fair chance hiring practices in their current workflows.
FREE
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Fair Assessment Course & Exam
Fair Assessment Course & Exam
Learn what it takes to be a Fair Assessor through this video-based, interactive course and demonstrate your proficiency by passing the certification exam.
FREE
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Complying with The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Complying with The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Understanding the FCRA and how to fulfill your obligations as an end-user of background reports
FREE
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Mastery Assessment: Admins & Program Managers
Mastery Assessment: Admins & Program Managers
Determine if you have mastered the essentials of Administering the Checkr Dashboard
FREE
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Mastery Assessment: Requesters & Recruiters
Mastery Assessment: Requesters & Recruiters
Determining if you have mastered the essentials of initiating and tracking background reports.
FREE
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Getting Started: Compliance Essentials
Getting Started: Compliance Essentials
Welcome to Compliance Essentials, in this introduction we'll explain the purpose of this set of courses, who should take them.
FREE
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Checkr Dashboard Setup Guide
Checkr Dashboard Setup Guide
Set up your Checkr Dashboard in just 3 steps with this guide
FREE
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Mastery Assessment: Adjudicators & Reviewers
Mastery Assessment: Adjudicators & Reviewers
Determining if you have mastered the essentials of reviewing and adjudicating background reports.
FREE
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Getting Started: Adjudicators & Reviewers
Getting Started: Adjudicators & Reviewers
Welcome to Adjudicators & Reviewers, understand the role and topics to master the job.
FREE
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Getting Started: Requesters & Recruiters
Getting Started: Requesters & Recruiters
Welcome to Requesters & Recruiters, see the topics and tasks covered in our courses for you!
FREE
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Understanding Fair Hiring and the EEOC
Understanding Fair Hiring and the EEOC
Make your hiring process fairer and more compliant with anti-discrimination laws by understanding the EEOC guidelines.
FREE
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Getting Started: Admins & Program Managers
Getting Started: Admins & Program Managers
Welcome to Admins & Program Managers, see what course we have to help you get your account up and running!
FREE
Program ManagerAdministrator
Mastery Assessment: Compliance Essentials
Mastery Assessment: Compliance Essentials
Determining if you have mastered the essentials of background check compliance
FREE
Checkr-hosted Invite Flow Setup Guide
Checkr-hosted Invite Flow Setup Guide
Set up your Checkr-hosted invite flow using Checkr API in just 4 steps with this guide
FREE
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