Ensure genuine participation in your online training programs
As industries continue to evolve, the popularity of online learning has grown rapidly. Flexible training options have become essential, especially with more employees working irregular hours and businesses increasingly relying on contract or remote workers. Digital training platforms have made onboarding and skills development faster, more convenient, and more affordable.
However, this convenience comes with a new challenge — authenticity. Without the direct supervision of an instructor or classroom environment, how can organizations confirm that the individual completing the training is actually the enrolled learner? Maintaining accountability and training integrity has become a top priority.
Fortunately, technology now offers an effective and accessible solution to ensure every completion truly represents the right participant.
What is Virtual Proctoring?
Privacy and Data Protection
The Benefits
Streamline Time and Reduce Costs
Transitioning training, certification, and orientation programs online gives organizations the advantage of having workers complete learning requirements before they arrive on-site. This approach reduces downtime, eliminates scheduling and facility coordination issues, and creates a more efficient onboarding process.
Virtual proctoring also cuts the need for in-person invigilators or exam supervisors while still maintaining reliable identity validation. One major client reported multimillion-dollar savings after shifting their orientation programs to an online model integrated with the BIS virtual proctoring system. The following example budget outlines a realistic cost comparison, scaled directly from their reported data.
Estimated Costs for Instructor-Led Orientation
Approximate Total Cost: $5,000,000
Savings Using Virtual Proctoring & Online Training
Estimated cost savings based on a development and implementation cost of $285,000 versus the projected $5,000,000 for the onsite orientation.
Ethics Enforcement
As the user’s webcam records the session, the software monitors for any deceptive behaviour displayed during the session. Deceptive behaviour is then flagged. Examples of deceptive behaviour include users placing images in front of the camera or switching participants after showing their ID. In monitoring and flagging these types of behaviour, virtual proctoring can help you identify and prevent unethical behaviour before it occurs on site. As the statistics below show, 6.4% of participants were flagged during virtual proctoring sessions due to not following the outlined session rules and/or deceptive behaviour.
Session Data Summary*
Proctoring Validation Levels
Our learning platform leverages cutting-edge AI technology to oversee online training sessions and assessments, tracking both webcam and computer interactions to maintain the credibility and fairness of every exam.
| Pricing is subject to change. Please contact our Sales Team at sales@bistraining.ca to confirm pricing details. | Level 1 $9* |
Level 2 $11* |
Level 3 $14* |
Level 4 $18* (future) |
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| Name & Photo ID Match | Participants must submit a valid government-issued photo ID. | ||||
| Within Camera View | Participants must remain in view of the camera for the duration of the activity. | ||||
| Active Participation | Participants must remain engaged throughout the session. | ||||
| No Other Participants | Participants may not receive help from or communicate with others. | ||||
| No Other Materials | Participants may not use any external resources (e.g., books, notebooks, etc.) | ||||
| No Electronic Devices | Participants may not use extra electronic devices, such as phones or tablets. | ||||
| No Headphones | Participants may not use headphones for the duration of the activity. | ||||
Single Monitor Only
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Participants can only use one monitor for the duration of the activity. | ||||
Full View of Monitor
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All content on the participant’s monitor is tracked and recorded (i.e., screenshots) | ||||
| Screen Monitoring | Participants may not leave the full-screen window, open other browser tabs, or open other programs. | ||||
Legal Assurance and Compliance
Requiring proctored verification during online training supports compliance with occupational and regulatory standards. Basic login credentials such as usernames and passwords cannot fully confirm who is completing the training or whether they actually participated. With virtual proctoring, organizations gain legitimate, time-stamped evidence that each learner personally completed their session. In the event of a workplace incident, this documented proof can serve as critical support in demonstrating due diligence and protecting against potential legal claims.
Strengthening Due Diligence
For health, safety, and environmental professionals, compliance is about more than just policy, it’s about ensuring preventive action. Simply having procedures or mandatory training in place may not guarantee active participation or understanding. Research consistently shows that learner engagement plays a key role in effective safety outcomes. With virtual proctoring, it becomes easier to track and ensure genuine engagement, helping organizations meet their legal and ethical responsibility to maintain safe workplaces.
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Getting started is quick and simple, just follow these three steps:
Ready to Get Started?
With more employees now working variable schedules, our Virtual Proctoring feature helps your organization keep workers accountable and attentive during training. It also ensures that all participants can fully engage with our wide range of online safety courses without missing any key information.
Step 1
Connect with Our Team
Interested in implementing Virtual Proctoring for your organization? Contact our support team to discuss your goals and take the first step toward setting up your program.
Step 2
Create Your Personalized Portal
We’ll build a custom-branded portal tailored to your organization’s look and feel, incorporating your colors, logos, and other design elements. This platform will manage your digital forms, reporting, and automated workflows seamlessly.
Step 3
Guided Onboarding Experience
Our onboarding specialists will guide your team through every aspect of the BIStrainer system, ensuring you understand how to use all available tools effectively to support your training objectives.
Discover the benefits of virtual proctoring!
If you’re interested in exploring how virtual proctoring can enhance your training programs or want to deliver your site orientations through our platform, get in touch with us today!
