Understanding an Deliberate Academy Certificate
If a candidate has shared a certificate with you, here is what it means, what it proves, and how to verify it independently.
Verify a certificate →What the Certificate Proves
An Deliberate Academy certificate is not a participation badge. Here is exactly what it represents.
Genuine exam pass
The certificate is issued only when the learner passes a server-graded exam with a minimum score of 75%. The exam is multiple choice, with some courses adding short-answer questions, has a fixed time limit, and allows a maximum of three attempts. Correct answers are never exposed to the learner's browser — the grading is entirely server-side.
Independent verification
Every certificate has a unique ID and a publicly accessible verification page. You can visit deliberateacademy.com/verify/[certificate-id] directly to confirm the certificate is genuine, see the learner's name, the course completed, and the issue date. No account required.
Not self-reported
The certificate is not a participation badge or a course-access badge. The learner cannot generate it themselves. It is issued automatically by our system only when the exam passes at the required threshold. It certifies completion of the course AND a passing score on a real, server-graded exam — not that the learner simply attended or watched course content.
What the Exam Covers
Each course ends with a timed, server-graded exam. Multiple-choice and short-answer questions are written around course content and applied scenarios, not one-line definitions.
Content domains by course
- AI Fundamentals for Professionals — LLM concepts, how large language models work, prompt engineering basics, common AI tools, AI limitations, and ethical AI principles.
- Prompt Engineering for Business — Advanced prompting techniques, structured output control, chain-of-thought reasoning, few-shot examples, and building professional AI workflows.
- AI Strategy for Leaders — Organisational AI readiness, governance frameworks, ROI measurement, risk management, vendor evaluation, and building an AI roadmap.
- Role-specific courses (Finance, HR, Marketing) — Domain-specific application of AI tools, workflow integration, and professional use cases relevant to each function.
How to Verify a Certificate
Verification takes under a minute and requires no account.
Get the certificate ID
Ask the candidate for their certificate ID — printed on the certificate and displayed on their certificate page. The format is ACA-YYYY-XXXXXX.
Visit the verification page
Go to deliberateacademy.com/verify/[certificate-id] directly in your browser. No account required.
Confirm the details
The page shows the recipient's name, the course completed, the certificate title, and the issue date. If the certificate is not found or has been revoked, the page will clearly state this.
What You Will See
This is what the verification page looks like when a certificate is valid. No login required.
Awarded to
Sarah Mitchell
This certificate is permanent and cannot be altered or removed by the holder.
Mockup of the public verification page. Actual data will show the candidate's real name, course, and issue date.
Why AI Literacy Matters in Hiring
The phrase “experience with AI tools” on a CV tells you almost nothing. In 2026, it could mean someone has used ChatGPT occasionally to draft an email, or it could mean someone has built production AI workflows, designed prompt libraries, and evaluated LLMs for enterprise deployment. There is currently no consistent signal separating these two candidates.
A verifiable credential based on a genuine, structured curriculum and a server-graded exam gives you a meaningful data point. It means the candidate completed a professionally written course — not a YouTube playlist — and cleared a real pass/fail threshold on a timed exam, not a video-completion checkbox. It does not make them an AI engineer, but it is a stronger signal than an unverifiable claim of “AI experience” on a CV.
As AI integration becomes a standard expectation across professional roles, the ability to distinguish between candidates who have genuinely studied AI and those who have not will matter for hiring decisions. A publicly verifiable credential — one you can check independently in under a minute — is a low-friction way to do that.
Exam Integrity Measures
The following measures govern how exams are administered and how certificates are issued.
Server-side grading only
All answers are graded on the server. Correct answers are never sent to the browser — not in page source, not in API responses, not in JavaScript bundles.
Randomised question order
Questions are presented in a randomised order for each attempt, reducing the value of question-sharing between candidates.
Randomised option order
Answer options within each question are also randomised, preventing positional memorisation across attempts.
IP and device logging
Each exam attempt logs the submitting IP address and device user agent. Suspicious patterns — multiple attempts from the same device in short succession — are flagged for review.
Rate limits and attempt caps
A maximum of three attempts is enforced per learner per course. Attempts are permanently recorded and cannot be deleted by the learner.
Versioned exam pools
Each attempt records the exact question pool version used. If a question is found to be flawed, affected attempts can be identified and regraded or invalidated by version.
Revocation capability
Certificates issued in error or in connection with a verified integrity violation can be revoked. Revoked certificates display a "Revoked" status on the public verification page.
Honor pledge
Every learner must check an honor pledge confirming independent work before starting the exam. Pledge acceptance is recorded alongside the attempt.
Note on AI tool use during assessments
Deliberate Academy's exam integrity policy permits learners to use AI tools as a reference during assessments, consistent with how these tools are used in real workplaces. Every certificate still requires clearing a real, server-graded exam threshold — it is not issued for video completion or a subscription payment. This policy is published openly on the exam integrity page.
Verify a Certificate Now
Enter a certificate ID or paste the verification URL a candidate shared with you. No account required.
Verify a CertificateVerification API
Integrate certificate verification into your ATS, HRIS, or background screening workflow with a single API call.
Request
GET https://deliberateacademy.com/api/certificates/{certificate-id}/verifyResponse — Valid certificate
{
"valid": true,
"certificateId": "ACA-2026-ABCD1234",
"recipientName": "Jane Smith",
"courseTitle": "AI Fundamentals for Professionals",
"certificateTitle": "AI Fundamentals — Certified AI Professional",
"issuedAt": "2026-05-14T10:30:00Z",
"status": "valid",
"verifyUrl": "https://deliberateacademy.com/verify/ACA-2026-ABCD1234"
}Response — Revoked or not found
{
"valid": false,
"status": "revoked" | "not_found"
}No authentication required. Rate limited to 60 requests per minute per IP. The response is cached for 60 seconds.
Building an ATS or HRIS integration? See the full API reference.
Questions about a specific certificate?
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