DOT Specimen Certification + Background Screening Specialist

Overview

This bundle pairs your DOT specimen collection certification with the skills clients often need alongside drug testing: fingerprinting, background screening, I-9 verification, and OSINT. You'll attend a live virtual DOT class with instructor-monitored mock collections, join a live-ink fingerprint lab, and complete three self-paced courses at your own speed.

You book once, and your self-paced courses open immediately. After checkout, you choose dates for your two live classes, each scheduled separately. Your training kit ships to you with shipping included.

No experience is required. If you want DOT certification and a way to offer more services to the same clients, this is the focused path.

How It Works

1. Enroll once. Check out and get instant access to your self-paced courses. Your kit ships to you.
2. Start learning. Work through Background Screening, I-9, and OSINT on your own schedule.
3. Schedule your live classes. After booking, pick dates for your DOT class and your Ink Prints lab.
4. Get certified. Receive your DOT certificate and written attestation, plus completion certificates, by email.

What's Included

Live instructor-led classes (scheduled after booking)

• DOT Specimen Collection Certification. A live virtual class where you practice the full collection process and complete mock collections monitored by a qualified instructor. You must complete the required mocks error-free to earn certification. Your certificate and written attestation are emailed to you. (State your retry rules.)
• Live-Ink Fingerprinting Lab. A hands-on session where you roll real ink prints with your kit and get live feedback on camera.

Self-paced courses (start immediately)

• Background Screening (Level 1). Types of checks, the screening workflow, FCRA and compliance basics, and reading and documenting results.
• I-9 Verification. Completing Form I-9, acceptable documents, common errors, deadlines, and record retention.
• OSINT Foundations. Ethical boundaries, basic research methods, and documenting findings responsibly.

Also included

• Training kit, with shipping included
• Certificate for each completed course
• Electronic study guide 

What You'll Learn

DOT Specimen Collection

• Step-by-step collection procedures
• Temperature checks and specimen handling
• Chain of custody documentation
• Identifying and avoiding fatal flaws
• Monitored mock collections

Live-Ink Fingerprinting

• Hand preparation and finger positioning
• Clean nail-to-nail rolls and flat impressions
• Correcting smudges, light prints, and partial rolls
• Completing, handling, and storing fingerprint cards

Background Screening

• Types of checks and what each one shows
• The screening workflow, from consent to results
• FCRA, permissible purpose, and adverse action basics
• Reading reports and documenting decisions

I-9 Verification

• Section 1 and Section 2 completion
• Acceptable documents and common mistakes
• Deadlines and record retention

OSINT Foundations

• What open-source intelligence is
• Ethical and legal limits
• Basic research methods and documentation

DOT Certification Requirements

DOT collections require certification. Anyone performing DOT-regulated collections must be trained and demonstrate proficiency under 49 CFR Part 40. Your DOT class includes live mock collections monitored by a qualified instructor, and your certificate and written attestation are delivered electronically.

Resources: DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance | 49 CFR Part 40

Hiring requirements vary by employer.

Why Bundle DOT with Screening?

Employers who need drug testing often need fingerprints, background checks, and I-9 support too. Offering these together lets you serve one client with several services instead of sending them to multiple providers.

• Employers and HR teams: testing, screening, and onboarding paperwork in one place
• Staffing agencies: support for pre-employment requirements
• Licensing and security clients: fingerprints plus screening support

Earnings depend on your pricing, clients, costs, and local requirements. Your ability to accept clients depends on account approvals and applicable requirements. No income is guaranteed.

Your Training Kit

Everything for your live classes ships to you. (specimen cup, federal chain of custody form, gloves, fingerprint cards and ink, and study guide.) Shipping is included.

What You Need to Attend

• A laptop or computer with a camera (phones are not supported)
• A reliable internet connection
• A quiet, well-lit workspace with a flat table
• Your training kit

Who It's For

Nurses and healthcare workers, notaries, HR and staffing professionals, career changers, entrepreneurs starting a mobile service, and employers who want trained staff.

Want More? Upgrade Options

Need Non-DOT, DNA, and Workplace Policies training too? The All-Inclusive program ($899) covers everything in this bundle plus those courses. Frequently Asked Questions

Which parts are live and which are self-paced?
DOT and Ink Prints are live and instructor-led. Background Screening, I-9, and OSINT are self-paced.

How do I schedule the live classes?
After you book, you'll receive instructions to pick dates for each. They're scheduled separately.

What do I need to pass the DOT class?
Complete the required mock collections error-free. 2 retries are allowed

Do I need experience?
No.

What do I receive when I finish?
A DOT certificate and written attestation, plus completion certificates for the other courses.

Enroll Now, $399

This program is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Requirements for drug testing collection, fingerprinting, background screening, and I-9 handling vary by state, agency, and employer. DOT collectors must meet the requirements of 49 CFR Part 40. Students are responsible for verifying applicable licensing and approval requirements before offering services. Certificates are issued by The Verelle Group LLC and are not a government license or endorsement.