Occupational training has followed in the footsteps of higher education as well. Corporations have long utilized learning management systems and distance learning tools to offer courses to geographically dispersed employees in a cost-effective manner. Many organizations also rely on distance or computer-based training to deliver required training for more sensitive topics such as company policy requirements and compliance training. This is very common in corporate environments and is also being utilized for safety training and certifying employees and contractors who work in industrial and manufacturing environments. Workers benefit from the flexibility of remote training sessions and employers also benefit from reduced costs of holding multiple in-person training sessions.
Unfortunately, this convenience also presents an opportunity to some unscrupulous individuals. Some look at the non in-person factor of online training as an opportunity to either cheat on testing, have another person complete the testing for them, or falsify credentials to gain eligibility for employment. While proper background screening is another issue, certifying and re-certifying individuals for a specific occupational training tasks is another aspect that requires a level of identity verification.