Verified Consultant Program

Get iDharma Verified. Earn buyer trust on day one.

The published, independent verification mark for AI consultants. Five criteria. Seven-day review. No pay-to-pass.

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In short: Apply for iDharma Verified — the published standard for AI consultants. Three tiers (Apprentice $1,500, Verified $3,000, Senior $5,000). Five criteria: identity, work history, references, case study, ethics. Review takes 7-14 days. Optional vertical attestations: HIPAA, FINRA, SOC, EU AI Act ($2K each). Methodology is open standard CC BY-SA 4.0. No pay-to-pass.

Three tiers — Apprentice, Verified, Senior. Apply for the tier that matches your experience.

The advantage

Why being Verified matters.

Better project matches

Verified consultants appear above unverified ones in buyer search. Higher inbound, less prospecting.

Buyer trust on day one

Buyers pre-vetted by the iDharma standard. Skip the credential interview round. Start the conversation about the work.

Higher rates, faster

Verified consultants command premium rates. The mark does the credibility lift so your time goes to delivery, not selling.

Pricing

Pick your tier.

Apprentice

Apprentice

For early-career consultants building track record.

Eligibility: 0-2 years AI work, identity verified, signed Code of Ethics.

$1,500 one-time
  • Apprentice badge on profile
  • Identity verified
  • Annual renewal ($750/year)
  • Path to Verified after 12 months of activity
Apply for Apprentice
Verified Most Popular

Verified

For working AI consultants ready to compete on substance.

Eligibility: 3+ years AI work, 2 client references, 1 case study, Code of Ethics.

$3,000 one-time
  • Verified badge on profile
  • All Apprentice features
  • Featured in buyer searches
  • Priority match placement
  • Annual renewal ($1,500/year — free if 3+ engagements/year)
  • Vertical attestations available (HIPAA, FINRA, SOC, EU AI Act +$2K each)
Apply for Verified
Senior

Senior

For senior AI consultants with established credibility.

Eligibility: 8+ years AI work, recognized brand or 5+ named clients, technical depth interview passed.

$5,000 one-time
  • Senior badge on profile (gold)
  • All Verified features
  • Top-of-search placement
  • Listed in Senior directory page
  • Co-marketing opportunities
  • Annual renewal ($2,500/year — free if 5+ engagements/year)
Apply for Senior

Apply for the tier that matches your experience. iDharma may approve, deny, or recommend a different tier with reasoning.

The standard

What we verify.

Five criteria. Public standard. Read the full document on the methodology page.

Verified identity

Stripe Identity verification plus a sanctions screen.

AI work history

3+ years of documented AI work for the Verified tier.

Two client references

A short 3-question email survey sent to your named references.

One reviewed case study

Technical depth plus an honest treatment of failure and limitations.

Signed Code of Ethics

A binding commitment to the iDharma consultant ethics standard.
Read the full methodology
The process

Your application, reviewed in 7-14 days.

Day 0

Apply

A five-minute application form.

Under 1 hour

Identity check

Automated identity verification via Stripe.

Days 1-3

Document review

Reviewed by an iDharma reviewer.

Days 3-7

Reference survey

Sent to your 2 named references.

Days 7-14

Written decision

Decision with reasoning, badge live on profile.

Pass / Fail / Conditional outcomes. No ghosting.

Add-ons

Add a vertical attestation.

Specialized credentials for regulated industries — buyer-confidence multipliers.

HIPAA-aligned

Healthcare AI projects. $2,000 add-on.

FINRA-aligned

Financial services AI projects. $2,000 add-on.

SOC-aligned

Enterprise compliance projects. $2,000 add-on.

EU AI Act-aligned

European Union AI Act projects. $2,000 add-on.

Verticals require additional evidence (certifications, prior project documentation). Reviewed alongside main application.

FAQ

Common questions.

How long does verification take?
7-14 calendar days end-to-end. Most pass within 10 days.
What if I'm rejected?
Written reason provided. Re-apply after 6 months with documented improvement, or apply for a lower tier.
Can the badge be revoked?
Yes — for cause. Causes include: two substantiated complaints in 12 months, misrepresentation, ethics violations, sanctions. The full revocation process is published on the methodology page.
Is verification annual?
Yes. Renewal review checks new work, complaints, and ethics adherence. 50% off the renewal fee. Free if you book 3+ engagements/year through iDharma.
Can my consultancy firm get verified instead?
Yes — firm verification is a separate program. Apply here to start firm verification.
Is there a Founding Cohort discount?
The first 25 founding-cohort spots are free ($0 fee). Apply here while spots last.
Governance

Who maintains the standard.

The iDharma Verification Methodology is owned by the Standards Committee — independent advisors from US regulator, EU AI Act, academia, and Big-4 compliance backgrounds. The standard is open (CC BY-SA 4.0) and subject to a 30-day public-comment period before any material change. Quarterly transparency reports are published.

US Regulator EU AI Act Academia Big-4 Compliance CC BY-SA 4.0
Get started

Ready to get Verified?

Five-minute application. Decision in 7-14 days. No interviews, no calls — fully async.

Start your application

Start with the tier that matches your experience. We'll review and confirm — or recommend a different tier with reasoning.

iDharma Verified — frequently asked questions

How long does verification take? 7-14 calendar days end-to-end. Most pass within 10 days.

What if I'm rejected? Written reason provided. Re-apply after 6 months with documented improvement, or apply for a lower tier.

Can the badge be revoked? Yes, for cause. Causes include two substantiated complaints in 12 months, misrepresentation, ethics violations, or sanctions.

Is verification annual? Yes. 50% off the renewal fee. Free if you book 3+ engagements per year through iDharma.

Can my consultancy firm get verified instead? Yes, firm verification is a separate program.

Is there a Founding Cohort discount? The first 25 founding-cohort spots are free with no fee.