OnDemand Webinar: When AI Changes the Rules: How TopClass and Integrity Advocate Keep Certifications Trustworthy

Discover how no-installation online proctoring delivers secure, privacy-first exam monitoring with seamless TopClass LMS integration - key insights from the TopClass webinar.

Executive Summary

TopClass’ recent webinar highlighted the seamless integration between TopClass LMS and Integrity Advocate's no-installation online proctoring platform. The session demonstrated how privacy-first exam security can be achieved without compromising user experience, featuring insights from Director of Operations & Partnerships Fraser Reid and CEO Graeme Buchan on their proven proctoring solution.

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Key Highlights

No-Installation Proctoring Philosophy

Integrity Advocate was founded on the principle that user privacy and exam security don't require software installation. As CEO, Graeme explained:

"We were founded 10 years ago with the philosophy that user privacy and security don't need to be sacrificed for the sake of integrity. We know that your users don't want to install software on their devices."

Their browser-based proctoring platform eliminates the technical challenges and privacy concerns associated with traditional proctoring software, making it the industry's leading no-installation solution for remote exam monitoring.

Proven Performance Metrics

Integrity Advocate has proctored over 10 million exam sessions, with industry-leading support efficiency metrics. As the team shared:

"Only 0.58% of our users actually required support last year... from a proctoring standpoint, we lead the industry in terms of our percentage of users who require support."

This demonstrates the platform's reliability and user-friendly design. The company maintains exceptional client retention, never losing a client to competitors.

Simple LMS Integration

The TopClass LMS integration requires only a single checkbox to enable Integrity Advocate's proctoring platform. This streamlined approach eliminates administrative complexity and reduces exam administrators' setup time.

Privacy-First Data Handling

Built on privacy by design principles, the platform minimizes data collection, keeps only required information, shares only what's necessary, and deletes data as soon as possible. Most exam data is automatically deleted within 24 hours, with only flagged violations retained for regulatory compliance periods.

Human-Reviewed Exam Security

Every proctoring session receives human review and validation, providing contextual judgment that automated systems cannot match. As Graeme noted:

"Every single one of our sessions is reviewed and validated by a human reviewer. The importance of having that human in the loop is the ability to apply subjective discretion."

All reviewers complete background checks and 60-day training programs, and 100% of their work is audited by mentors with over five years of experience.

AI-Era Exam Security

With the rapid emergence of AI tools and GPT plugins for academic assistance, Integrity Advocate maintains cutting-edge detection capabilities. Their proctors receive continuous training on evolving cheating methods, ensuring exam security keeps pace with technological advances.

Customizable Security Levels

The proctoring platform offers flexible rule configurations ranging from basic ID verification (Level 1) to comprehensive monitoring (Level 4). Higher security levels include full-screen enforcement, device restrictions, and continuous presence monitoring to match specific exam requirements.

24/7 Global Proctoring

With strategically located proctors across multiple time zones, the platform provides 24/7/365 availability for on-demand exam scheduling, supporting global organizations and flexible testing requirements.

Efficient Support Model

Integrity Advocate's web chat support system handles most user inquiries efficiently, with over 60% of users able to self-serve. This streamlined approach addresses common questions quickly while maintaining phone support availability for complex issues.

Quality Assurance

Integrity Advocate audits 60% of all proctoring sessions to maintain quality standards and accountability. This human oversight ensures consistent service delivery and builds trust with educational institutions and certification bodies.

Conclusion

The TopClass webinar showcased how no-installation online proctoring can deliver robust exam security while maintaining user privacy and administrative simplicity. Integrity Advocate's TopClass LMS integration offers educational institutions a comprehensive solution combining:

• No-installation technology that eliminates software deployment challenges
• Privacy-first data handling with automatic deletion and minimal data collection
• Human-reviewed sessions providing contextual judgment beyond automated detection
• Flexible security levels adaptable to different exam requirements
• 24/7 global availability supporting diverse scheduling needs

With over 10 million proctored sessions and industry-leading support efficiency, this partnership represents a mature solution for organizations seeking enhanced exam security without compromising user experience or privacy compliance.

For more information about the TopClass LMS and Integrity Advocate integration, interested parties can contact their TopClass account manager or contact the Integrity Advocate team directly for a custom demonstration.

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A proctoring solution that integrates seamlessly with the platforms you already use, for simplicity and smoother workflows.

Integrity Advocate integrates natively with major LMS, certification platforms, and learning systems, including:

• D2L
• TopClass LMS
• Thought Industries
• uxpertise
• Moodle
• Coelrind
• TalentLMS
• AtomicJolt
• Canvas
• Totara
• Cirrus
• Vocal Meet
• SmarterU
• iLevel
• Isograd
• Momentum IT
• OpenLMS
• LearningCart
• StudyForge
• Healthcare Staffing Hire
• Gulf Coast Safety Council
• and other platforms

Because the integration is LTI-based, it works with your existing course structure, no rebuilding, reformatting, or duplicating content.

You activate proctoring where you need it, and your existing workflow stays exactly the same.

See a full list of our integrations

No Installs. No Plugins. No Added Steps.

Unlike legacy proctoring tools, Integrity Advocate runs entirely in the browser. That means:

• No downloads
• No browser extensions
• No permissions pop-ups
• No IT tickets
• No compatibility headaches

Exam takers simply click “Begin,” verify their identity, and take the assessment. Administrators access results directly within their LMS and review flagged activity with one click.

When proctoring feels effortless, participation increases, and support tickets drop dramatically.

A Seamless Experience for Learners and Administrators

Seamless integration isn’t just about technical compatibility; it’s about creating a consistent, intuitive experience for every user.

For Learners

✔ Familiar LMS environment
✔ Simple, no-install proctoring
✔ Device flexibility (including Chromebooks, tablets, mobile, laptops)
✔ No confusing redirects to external sites

For Administrators

✔ Same course layout, same workflow
✔ Easy activation per quiz or assessment
✔ Automated flagging and optional human review
✔ Audit-ready reporting directly in the LMS

Everything lives where your team already works.

Protecting Privacy While Simplifying Your Workflow

Many organizations assume proctoring tools create complexity, or require uncomfortable tradeoffs around learner privacy. Integrity Advocate proves they don’t have to.

Privacy-by-Design:

• No unnecessary data storage
• No invasive scanning
• Minimum data collection
• GDPR- and CCPA-aligned practices
• Only necessary evidence is captured
• Human review included for fairness and context

Learners get transparency. Admins get trustworthy, defensible results. Your organization gets compliance without added risk.

The Result: Secure Assessments Without the Overhead

Your LMS shouldn’t become harder to manage just because you need to protect exam integrity. With Integrity Advocate, security becomes an invisible part of your workflow, privacy stays fully intact, and proctoring seamlessly extends your existing assessment process rather than interrupting it.

See How Seamless Integration Works in Action

Want to see how Integrity Advocate plugs into your LMS in minutes? Schedule a demo with our team.

Secure, simple, privacy-first proctoring, already built to work where you work.

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A few years ago, the concern about AI in online assessments was theoretical. Today it is not. GPT-powered browser plugins can prefill answers to multiple choice exam questions the moment they appear on screen, regardless of the topic or difficulty level. The learner does not need to read the question. They do not need to understand it. The answer is already there.

Integrity Advocate has been tracking this development closely. The response is ExposeAI, a new detection capability built directly into Integrity Advocate's monitoring suite.

How GPT-Powered LMS Plugins Work

Learning Management System plugins powered by generative AI have proliferated rapidly. Among the tools currently in use are Github Copilot, AnswersAI, ConchAI, Jasper, ChatSonic, Coursology, Hyperwrite, Quillbot, and Monica, among dozens of others that continue to emerge.

These tools share several characteristics that make them particularly difficult to address through standard LMS countermeasures:

• They are inexpensive or free to obtain
• They require no technical expertise to install or activate
• Once installed, they operate automatically and continuously
• They are designed to conceal their presence and adapt to detection attempts
• New variants emerge faster than most platforms can respond

As a result, organizations relying on their LMS provider to develop effective countermeasures are unlikely to find one. LMS companies have no current solutions to this threat, and the nature of these plugins makes them unlikely to be eradicated through platform-level defenses alone.

The integrity of online assessments and certifications depends on a different approach.

Why This Matters for Assessment Integrity

The implications extend beyond academic dishonesty. For organizations issuing certifications that carry regulatory or legal weight, an assessment completed with AI assistance is not a valid measure of knowledge or competency. The certification it produces is as hollow as one issued without any training at all.

The same worker who received a fraudulent safety certification from a provider that did not deliver training could receive an equally fraudulent certification from an organization that delivered the training but could not prevent AI tools from completing the assessment on the learner's behalf. The outcome is the same: a credential that does not reflect what the person actually knows.

Introducing ExposeAI

ExposeAI is Integrity Advocate's purpose-built response to AI-assisted assessment fraud. It can be incorporated into Integrity Advocate's existing monitoring suite without any technical effort from clients, and works across the full range of devices and browsers that Integrity Advocate supports, from mobile to desktop.

ExposeAI is designed to detect the presence and use of GPT-powered plugins during an assessment session, giving organizations the visibility they need to maintain the integrity of their certification and training programs in an environment where AI tools are becoming standard equipment for learners looking to shortcut the process.

This is part of Integrity Advocate's broader commitment to staying ahead of the threats that matter most to the programs it serves. Human review remains at the core of every session. ExposeAI adds a layer of detection specifically designed for the AI-assisted cheating methods that automated systems alone cannot reliably identify.

The Broader Picture

AI cheating tools are not a passing trend. They are becoming cheaper, more capable, and more widely available. Organizations that do not have a response to this threat are issuing certifications they cannot stand behind.

Integrity Advocate's approach combines human review with purpose-built AI detection, so the results your program issues reflect what learners actually know, not what an algorithm answered for them.

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