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You're looking at a CV that claims an EMA credential. This page tells you exactly what that claim means and how to confirm it — no account, no email, no waiting.

What the credential certifies

An EMA credential certifies that the holder passed a timed, randomized, scenario-based examination against the published EMA competency framework — under the same conditions and pass standard as every other candidate. It is earned by examination only: the Academy sells no training and accepts no portfolio submissions, endorsements, or attendance certificates.

EMA-I

Associate

Engineers stepping into leadership. 60 questions · 90 min · 70% pass standard.

EMP-II

Professional

Experienced managers driving organisational outcomes. 75 questions · 105 min · 75%.

EME-III

Expert

Senior leaders shaping strategy at scale. 90 questions · 120 min · 80%.

Credentials are valid for three years. A credential certifies that the holder met the published standard at the time of examination. Full examination and scoring policies are on the Certification Standards page.

Three ways to verify

1. Web

Enter the credential ID (e.g. EMA-2025-00001) on the verification page. Instant, free, no account.

2. QR code

Every issued certificate carries a QR code that resolves directly to its live verification record.

3. API

Integrate verification into your ATS or screening workflow with a single GET request — documented below.

Verify a Credential Now →

Verification API

The verification API is public, free, and CORS-enabled. No API key is required. The response contract is stable: fields are only ever added, never renamed or removed.

GET https://www.engineeringmanagement.academy/api/verify/{credentialId}

Example — a valid credential returns 200:

{
  "found": true,
  "valid": true,
  "credentialId": "EMA-2025-00001",
  "holderName": "Berk Dülger",
  "certificationName": "Engineering Management Associate",
  "certificationCode": "EMA-I",
  "status": "active",
  "issuedAt": "2025-11-02T10:14:00.000Z",
  "expiresAt": "2028-11-02T10:14:00.000Z",
  "integrityHash": "3f1a…",
  "badgeUrl": "https://www.engineeringmanagement.academy/api/badges/EMA-2025-00001",
  "verifyUrl": "https://www.engineeringmanagement.academy/verify?id=EMA-2025-00001",
  "verifiedAt": "2026-06-12T09:00:00.000Z"
}

Field	Meaning
valid	true when the credential is currently in good standing (active or approaching expiry). The single field to gate on.
status	active · expiring · expired · revoked · superseded
integrityHash	SHA-256 fingerprint of the credential record. Matches the hash printed on the certificate document — a mismatch means the document was altered.
badgeUrl	Open Badges 2.0 assertion (hosted verification) for machine-readable credential exchange.
404	The credential ID does not exist. Treat the claim as unverified.
429	Rate limit: 60 requests per minute per IP. Retry after the indicated delay.

Each lookup is recorded by the Academy for audit purposes. Bulk or automated verification within the rate limit is an intended use — that’s what the credential is for.

What verification tells you

A green result confirms four things: the credential exists, who it was issued to, which tier they passed, and whether it is currently valid. It does not expire silently — revocations for examination misconduct are reflected in the same lookup, immediately. If a candidate’s document shows a different name, tier, or dates than the registry returns, trust the registry.

Questions about a specific credential or an integration?

Contact the Academy