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A STEM ID is the number assigned to a credential. Enter it on the Verify page or open its dedicated credential link. Check the recipient, recognition, approved scope, dates and current status together. You do not need an account to view a public credential.

Current means the published credential is within its validity dates and has not been revoked. Expired means its validity period has ended. Revoked means STEM.org has withdrawn it. Not yet valid means its issue date is still in the future. A draft or sample is not proof of recognition.

Read the credential title, description and scope. Recognition applies to the named recipient and approved program, experience, product or location. It does not automatically cover every employee, branch, product or service. Topics and hashtags describe the program; they are not additional credentials.

The issue date records when the credential was awarded. The expiration date shows the end of its current validity period. A renewal can extend that period while preserving the original issue date. Read these dates alongside the live status: a credential can be revoked before its expiration date. If no expiration is recorded, still check its current status.

The Atlas includes organizations from public sources as well as recognized STEM.org recipients. A directory entry or map pin alone does not establish accreditation. Follow the linked credential and confirm its recipient, trustmark, approved scope and current status. Match the specific location when recognition is limited to a branch.

Best In STEM™ is an additional distinction for eligible STEM.org evaluations that meet its excellence criteria. It is not automatically included with accreditation and does not expand the evaluated scope. Look for explicit Best In STEM™ recognition in the official record; a regular trustmark or directory listing alone does not establish that distinction.

Yes. A public credential can be checked by a parent, employer, customer or partner without signing in. Ask the recipient for the STEM ID or their official verification link, then compare the named recipient, recognition and scope. If a record is unavailable or private, ask the recipient or STEM.org for assistance instead of assuming it is invalid.

Enter the number exactly as it appears on the certificate, without the “STEM ID” label or surrounding punctuation. If it still cannot be found, keep the original credential link and contact STEM.org with both the number and recipient name. Some imported records remain under review. An unavailable native page is not, by itself, a finding that the original credential is invalid.

Read the full credential title. STEM.org Certified™ identifies recognition for people; Authenticated™ covers products and learning tools; Accredited™ covers approved schools, programs or experiences; Reviewed™ covers evaluated educational content. The title and scope on the individual record determine what was recognized. A logo’s color or shape alone is not enough to establish the award.

First confirm that both show the same STEM ID and recipient. A previously saved certificate may contain an older expiration date after a renewal. Refresh the official page and download the currently available certificate. If the names, scope or dates still conflict, contact STEM.org and include the two versions. Do not alter the certificate yourself.

Select Share on LinkedIn to open the Licenses & Certifications form. For an issued credential, the link supplies its title, issuer, STEM ID, dates and verification URL. Review the fields before saving. Organizations can share the verification link from their company Page. The sample opens a blank form.

Choose PDF for a printable certificate, PNG for an image to display, and JSON when a compatible credential platform requests structured data. Under More sharing options, open All download formats, for the available choices. Include the verification link whenever you share an image or PDF so viewers can check current status.

JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation. It is a text format that software uses to exchange structured information. Credential JSON contains fields such as the issuer, recipient, achievement and dates, with verification data where provided. You normally import it into a supported application. Keep the original file unchanged; editing signed data breaks its signature.

An Open Badge combines a visual badge with structured information about an achievement, its issuer and recipient. The 1EdTech standard helps supporting services exchange and verify that information. An ordinary image alone does not carry the same information as a credential file.

These are different versions of the standard. This system’s 2.0 badge uses a hosted verification record. Its 3.0 export is a signed Verifiable Credential. A baked PNG contains credential data inside the image; a plain badge PNG is artwork. Resizing or re-saving a baked image may remove that embedded data. Use the version requested by the receiving service.

Compatibility varies by format version, signature method and status-checking support. A platform may accept one export but not another; universal compatibility and third-party certification are not claimed here. Keep your original download. If import fails, use the public verification link and ask the receiving service which formats it supports.

Under More sharing options, choose the available email or messaging option. Review the recipient and message in your email or messaging application before sending. You can also use Copy link and paste the verification URL into your own message. The public link lets the reader check the current record without relying on an attachment.

Use the Website & email signatures option under More sharing options for guidance. Display the approved trustmark with a link to the corresponding credential page so visitors can verify it. Use official artwork from Brand Assets and keep the recipient and approved scope clear. A logo used for a particular location or product should not imply recognition for unrelated services.

Sharing depends on the features your browser and device provide. If a sharing app does not open, choose another option under More sharing options. If automatic copying is unavailable, select the displayed verification URL and copy it manually. You can then paste it into your preferred app. Confirm the link opens the intended credential before distributing it.

Refresh the credential page and try the named download again. Check your browser’s Downloads list: some browsers save the file without opening a new window. If an image download fails, try the available PDF. Downloads depend on the record’s status and available artwork. Report a persistent problem with the STEM ID, selected format, browser and error message.

It is a structured way to express an issuer’s claims with cryptographic verification. It is not a certificate issued by W3C. STEM.org’s Open Badge 3.0 and W3C JSON buttons provide the same underlying credential in this implementation. A valid signature helps check origin and integrity; recognition also depends on the issuer, scope, dates and current status.

A digital signature helps detect changes to signed credential data and links it to an issuer’s verification key. The SHA-256 fingerprint under Certificate integrity identifies the exact PDF held by STEM.org. Matching fingerprints confirm matching file contents. Neither check alone proves that recognition is still current; review the live status as well.

For a verified Thinkific course completion, your STEM ID, public credential page and LinkedIn sharing become available before Bitcoin confirmation. You receive one email with your STEM ID, certificate image, attached PDF, direct verification link and LinkedIn button. The earned Master Trainer credential has no expiration.

Bitcoin timestamping runs in the background. Confirmation time varies with the timestamping service and Bitcoin network; there is no guaranteed completion time. Minting means the Bitcoin timestamp is still processing; your course completion and STEM.org credential are already verified. Your original certificate PDF is available immediately and stays unchanged while minting is in progress. You can download, print and share it. The Bitcoin symbol appears on this page only when the timestamp is confirmed; certificate artwork alone does not establish that confirmation. You do not need to repeat the course or submit another request.

Blockchain timestamping is a separate check of the exact certificate file. When this page shows Bitcoin timestamp confirmed, you can download the OpenTimestamps proof for the saved PDF. STEM.org checks the Bitcoin block against two independent sources and requires at least six confirmations. A page without that evidence must not be treated as blockchain-confirmed.

A /blockchain/ address, a digital signature or a PDF fingerprint alone is not proof of blockchain anchoring. An older certificate may have separate evidence from its original provider. No cryptocurrency purchase or crypto wallet is needed to use this verification page.

A public credential page and its exports can include the recipient’s display name, recognition, scope, dates, STEM ID and verification link. These native exports do not include private email addresses or billing details. Anyone receiving a file may keep a copy. Review the visible information before sharing and contact STEM.org about a correction or privacy concern.

Return to the official credential page and download a fresh copy. Confirm that your application supports the selected format and that the file has not been edited or converted. If the check still fails, contact STEM.org with the STEM ID, file format and exact error. Do not treat a failed check as successful or change the file to make a warning disappear.

Public badge images and STEM IDs can be copied. They identify a credential; they do not prove that the person presenting them is its recipient. Use the official verification page to compare the named recipient and approved scope with the person or organization making the claim. Report a mismatch to STEM.org, and keep account passwords and private access links confidential.

You can read a certificate or badge file you have already saved, but that copy cannot fetch later changes to the official record. Reconnect and open the verification link before relying on its current status. Viewing an offline image is not a check that recognition remains current, and a stored file can outlast the credential’s validity period.

Yes. A signature checks the origin and integrity of the signed data; it does not prevent an expiration date from passing or an issuer from withdrawing recognition. Always check the credential’s current registry status as well as the file. A historically valid signature should not be presented as proof that the recognition is still current.

A secure connection is useful, but it does not establish that a displayed certificate was issued to the person or organization making the claim. Start at STEM.org’s Verify page, enter the STEM ID and compare the official record. Be cautious about look-alike addresses or copied screenshots that omit a working verification link.

Contact STEM.org through the official website with the STEM ID, the page address and a short explanation of the mismatch or suspicious claim. Include a screenshot if it helps describe what you saw. Do not send account passwords, private sign-in links or full payment-card details. A suspicious claim should be reviewed rather than treated as confirmed recognition.

Use the renewal tile and sign in to the billing account linked to the credential. Review the actual amount and available payment options before confirming. A payment must match the credential’s approved subscription and be confirmed before the credential term and certificate can update. If renewal is unavailable or under review, contact STEM.org rather than paying again.

Automatic native credential updates are still being activated. Your existing subscription settings remain in effect. The $99 Atlas plan does not renew a trustmark.

An active subscription with automatic renewal enabled charges its saved payment method on its billing schedule. Check your account for the next date, amount and payment method. Manual-renewal subscriptions require payment action. Review or cancel renewal from your billing account; the credential’s current expiration date remains the reference for its validity.

A confirmed native renewal keeps the same STEM ID and verification link and updates the expiration date and certificate. Your original issue date is preserved. Files you previously saved do not change on your device. Download the renewed versions, and update any expiration date you entered on LinkedIn.

Open Brand Assets for official artwork, placement guidance and press templates. Have your STEM ID ready for artwork access. Use only the trustmark covered by your current credential and follow the usage guidelines. Downloading artwork does not itself grant recognition.

Contact STEM.org with the STEM ID, credential link and details of the correction or problem. Do not edit certificate artwork or signed JSON to change the official record. Some imported credentials are still under review, so an unavailable native page alone does not establish that an older credential is invalid.

Public verification does not require an account. Billing and renewal management use the customer account linked to the credential or subscription. If you cannot see the expected purchase, check that you are using the correct billing account and contact STEM.org for help connecting the records. Knowing a public STEM ID is not enough to access someone else’s billing information.

Use the payment methods actually displayed in the secure checkout. If Apple Pay or another wallet is offered, you can select it there; otherwise choose another available method. Review the amount and whether the payment renews automatically before confirming. The sample credential page demonstrates renewal controls and does not collect payment.

Confirm the payment status in your billing account and that the order belongs to the correct credential or subscription. Return to the credential page and check the current status again. Automatic native credential updates are still being activated; a completed charge alone should not be taken as confirmation that this page has updated. If the date has not changed, contact STEM.org with the STEM ID and order reference before paying again.

Check the order or subscription in your billing account for its actual payment status and any instructions. Correct the payment method or contact support as needed. A failed or incomplete payment does not itself extend the credential’s expiration date. Use the current verification record to determine whether recognition remains active while the billing issue is being resolved.

Renewal extends the approved credential term; it does not automatically add branches, employees, products or programs to its scope. Contact STEM.org to review an expansion or material change and identify the recognition needed for each addition. Continue to describe your existing credential using its named recipient and approved scope.