Webinars
Upcoming Presentations:
Back to Basics Replay Series
Every Friday, October 23-November 20
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Click here to register for all webinars in the series!
What you'll learn in this session:
Updated for 2026, the Back to Basics Replay Series features refreshed content and interactive components covering the fundamentals of U.S. employment background screening. Topics include the history and development of the profession; FCRA fundamentals and key compliance considerations, including permissible purpose, adverse action, and disputes; and common criminal and non-criminal record searches, their key considerations, and challenges. Select webinars qualify for FCRA Core Renewal Certificate Professional Development Credits (PDCs). Participants may register for one, all five, or any combination of webinars; separate registration is required for each.
The series also provides a great opportunity to incorporate a shared learning experience into weekly training.
Friday, October 23
* #1 Back to Basics: Introduction: An Overview (PDC Credit)
Presented by: Lester Rosen, Attorney, Podcast creator and host of Behind the Screens
Friday, October 30
* #2 Back to Basics: FCRA 101: Definitions, Key Players, Limitations (PDC Credit)
Presented by: Kevin Coy, Partner, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
SPONSORED BY:
Friday, November 6
* #3 Back to Basics: FCRA 102: Permissible Purpose, Adverse Action and Disputes (PDC Credit)
Presented by: Kelly Uebel, Owner, Uebel Law PLLC
SPONSORED BY:
Friday, November 13
#4 Back to Basics: Criminal Search Types: County, State, Federal, Multi-Jurisdictional, and Non-U.S Criminal Searches
Presented by: Scott Maloney, President, Omni Data Retrieval
SPONSORED BY:
Friday, November 20
#5 Back to Basics: Non-Criminal Searches: Education & Employment Verifications, Social Media, References, Motor Vehicle and other searches
Kevin Bachman, Founding Partner, iQubed Advisors
Modules Presented By:
UK Labour Market Trends and What They Mean for Background Screening
Tuesday, 17 November
3 pm - 4:00 pm CET | 9 am - 10 am ET
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What you'll learn in this session:
This program will explore UK labour market trends and their impact on background screening services in an increasingly global workforce. We will cover employment challenges across labour markets, how different candidate profiles are screened, and the employability and mobility of UK graduates worldwide. Presenters will also discuss the transferability and recognition of UK qualifications and challenges related to diploma mills. Brought to you by the Europe & Africa Council.
Presenter:
Charlie Ball, Jisc
Moderated by: Kim Veck, Security Watchdog
Future Webinar Topics and Presenters
PBSA hosts webinars on topics including FCRA compliance, tenant screening, drug testing and more.
If you would like a particular topic covered, or would like to present, please send your ideas to Angela Estes at programs@thepbsa.org.
Sponsorships
Interested in increasing your visibility with the PBSA membership? Click here to secure a webinar sponsorship.
Recordings
Webinar recordings are available for for one year to all PBSA members. Visit the Webinar Library to access the recordings.
*Designated webinars (live and recordings) qualify for Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for FCRA Core Certificate Renewal. Learn more about the FCRA Core Certificate.
