VH Courses/Global Background Screening Awareness Course

  • £69

Global Background Screening Awareness Course

  • Course
  • 13 Lessons

This CPD Certified Global Background Screening Awareness Course gives you the essential knowledge needed to understand and complete overseas vetting. Created by screening specialists with experience since 2006, this course explains global identity verification, international employment history, overseas criminality checks and documentation challenges. Learn how to manage global screening confidently, reduce risk and ensure compliance across multiple regions.

✅ Course duration: 1–2 hours | ✅ CPD Points Awarded: 1 Point

📘 Course Description

• Introduction to global vetting and screening principles
• Created by industry experts with real experience since 2006
• Learn how to approach overseas checks and documentation
• Ideal for HR, compliance teams and international recruiters

🎯 What You’ll Learn

• How global identity and address checks differ
• How to verify international employment history
• How global criminal record checks operate
• How to assess gaps in overseas activity
• How to manage limited or missing documents
• How to evaluate risk across different countries
• How to record and maintain global screening files

🏆 Why Take This Course

• Helps you avoid errors in overseas vetting
• Builds confidence in completing global checks
• Supports organisations hiring across multiple regions
• Reduces risk from incomplete or poor documentation
• Suitable for anyone involved in international recruitment

Frequently asked questions

What if I have never done global background screening before?

This course explains global checks in simple, practical steps. It is suitable for complete beginners and for those who want clearer understanding of international vetting.

Will this help me avoid mistakes with overseas compliance or documentation?

Yes. You will learn how different countries handle records, how to identify high risk regions and how to request the correct documents to stay compliant and accurate.

Does the course explain how to handle missing documents or overseas gaps?

Yes. You will learn how to address difficult cases, use acceptable evidence alternatives and document international gaps safely and correctly.

Will this course help me feel more confident in handling global checks?

Absolutely. The course builds confidence by explaining what to look for, how to assess risk and how to make informed decisions for candidates worldwide.

Will I receive a CPD certificate?

Yes. You will receive a CPD certified certificate awarding 1 CPD Point upon completion.

🛡️ CPD Certified Course

Fully Accredited Courses and UKRLP Registered

Our courses are independently accredited and your certificates are accepted for audits and CPD records. You recieve your CPD Certified Certificate of completion once the course is fully completed

  • CPD Certified Provider

  • UKRLP Registered Training Provider

  • Expert-Created Course by Graham and Vivianne Johnson