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QR Security Training Built for TechCred Applications

QTR-1 is a short-term, technology-focused credential built against the criteria Ohio TechCred and comparable state workforce programs publish. NIST NICE-aligned, two-year validity, verifiable. Approval is not yet confirmed, so check the current program guidance before you apply.

$350per seat
Up to $2,000Program cap / employee, if approved
~45 minTotal time per employee
2 yearsValidity
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Approval status: QTR-1 is not currently an approved TechCred credential. It is built against the program's published criteria and we are pursuing approval, but employers should confirm eligibility with the TechCred program directly before committing to an application or a purchase.

How QTR-1 maps to TechCred criteria

Ohio TechCred reimburses employers up to $2,000 per employee per credential, up to $30,000 per employer per round. QTR-1 is structured against the criteria the program publishes. We have not yet completed an approval determination, so treat the mapping below as preparation for an application rather than confirmation of eligibility.

Short-term
  • Completable in under 12 months
  • ~45 minutes of training
  • Single 30-minute proctored exam
Technology-focused
  • Cybersecurity / information security domain
  • QR code, URL, and credential-phishing threats
  • Network and communications security
Industry-recognized
  • Mapped to NIST NICE Framework
  • Built to NIST SP 800-50 awareness standards
  • Public verification URL per certificate

NIST NICE competency mapping

This mapping is provided to support a TechCred or similar application. Module references below correspond to the QTR-1 curriculum.

Cybersecurity Risk Management
  • Module 1, QR threat landscape
  • Module 4, Personal & team defense
  • Module 5, Incident response basics
Network Security
  • Module 2, URL structure & redirection
  • Module 3, Wi-Fi and payment QR risks
Threat Analysis
  • Module 2, Quishing patterns
  • Module 3, Payment redirect attacks
  • Module 4, Social engineering vectors
Communications Security
  • Module 2, Encrypted vs cleartext links
  • Module 5, Reporting & escalation

Preparing a TechCred application with QTR-1

  1. 1

    Plan your cohort

    Decide how many employees will take QTR-1. Most TechCred cycles open quarterly. ScanLikely seats are valid until used and can be reassigned before claim.

  2. 2

    Buy seats

    Purchase the number of seats you'll need. We email a paid invoice with employer name, seat count, and credential details suitable for grant attachments.

  3. 3

    Submit the application

    List the credential as ScanLikely QR Code Threat Recognition & Response (QTR-1), issued by ScanLikely, Inc., $350 per employee, validity 2 years. Download the application kit below for the exact copy.

  4. 4

    Train & certify

    Invite employees to claim their seats. They complete five modules and the proctored exam. Each receives a downloadable certificate with a public verification URL.

  5. 5

    Submit for reimbursement

    After completion, submit each employee's certificate ID and verification URL with your TechCred reimbursement request.

Application kit

Paste-ready content for Ohio TechCred and similar state workforce program applications.

Credential name

ScanLikely QR Code Threat Recognition & Response (QTR-1)

Credential provider

ScanLikely, Inc.

Cost per employee

$350

Duration

Approximately 45 minutes (self-paced), plus a 30-minute proctored exam.

Validity

2 years from issue date; recertification by re-examination.

Verification

Each certificate has a unique ID and a public verification URL on scanlikely.com/certification-verify.html.

Need a W-9, invoice with employer name, or a procurement-ready provider profile? Use the form below and we'll send it the same business day, or email certification@scanlikely.com.

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