Recently, Xinhua Daily Telegraph reporters have found many advertisements online for overseas "fast track diplomas", some of which directly post the overseas degree certificates of multiple students. The fastest time cost is three months, which is greater than the economic cost. "" Obtaining the US master's certificate in half a month is absolutely recognized by enterprises. "" It only takes five years from vocational school to doctoral degree. Some consultants from educational institutions say that some people are willing to spend hundreds of thousands or even millions of yuan to buy an overseas education. Ms. Jia from Langfang, Hebei Province stated that some of her colleagues have successfully obtained certificates through the institution's "special project" and have gone from a self-taught undergraduate degree to a master's degree. In order to quickly obtain points and settle down, my colleagues spent about 500000 yuan and obtained their overseas master's degree certificate and China Scholarship Council certification in 5 months. In recent years, the labor market has increasingly demanded higher educational qualifications, and job seekers' demand for educational advancement has also risen. The "National Employment Trends and Prospects for College Graduates 2023" released by Liepin Big Data Research Institute shows that the demand for doctoral and master's degrees has increased significantly, exceeding 100%, based on the increase in educational requirements for new positions for three consecutive terms of fresh graduates. The demand for highly educated talents in enterprises is urgent, and there is a trend of increasing recruitment thresholds. Industry insiders revealed that education as a hard threshold is not only in the recruitment stage, but also in the layoffs of large enterprises such as Internet giants. A college entrance consultant from Huatu Education Shanxi Branch said that a high degree can help working professionals obtain convenience such as salary increases, promotions, and household registration points, which will stimulate people's demand for higher education. As a result, there is a market for buying and selling "fast track education". The chaos of buying and selling overseas "fast track education" is common. It is understood that due to the relatively low threshold and fast speed of obtaining overseas education, it also has a certain degree of recognition in society, and many people are willing to spend money directly to improve their education. Faced with such a large market demand, multiple institutions are showing their own tricks. Some people take advantage of the epidemic to fill in the gap and obtain their certificates without going abroad. On March 19, 2021, www.chinastudy.com.cn released the Supplementary Notes on the Certification of Academic Degrees of Overseas Students during the COVID-19, which showed that some universities and intermediaries in some countries sold diplomas under the guise of epidemic conditions. The journalist's research found that such situations still exist at present. It is reported that the institution has a popular special program for obtaining certificates quickly, and applicants can obtain certificates without going abroad as long as they meet the relevant conditions. Ms. Jia's colleague from Langfang, Hebei obtained the certificate through this project. According to the relevant announcements released by China Study Abroad during the epidemic, it was found that international students can take some or all courses online, which does not affect their degree and diploma certification results if their overseas stay time does not meet the requirements of the academic system. The relevant person in charge of the institution introduced that the project took advantage of the loopholes in the above policies. During the epidemic, many schools abroad were not fully booked, so there are available spots for us to fill in. However, the school, major, and graduation date will only be known when they are certified If the applicant wants the top 100 universities in QS ranking, the price will be 1 million yuan. The person in charge also claimed to be able to 'handle' the China Scholarship Council (CSIC) service, which has been in operation since 2022 and has collaborated with schools in Europe, America, and Asia, with many applicants. The reporter sent a letter to the China Service for verification regarding the above situation, but as of the time of publication, no response has been received. Some institutions claim that it only takes 5 years from vocational school to doctoral degree, and can also help with background improvement. During the undercover investigation, a consultant from an educational institution claiming to be Teacher Liu recommended the program at the Belarusian State University, claiming that "admission is guaranteed" and "graduation is guaranteed" because the school's admissions director in China is a staff member of the institution. Teacher Liu emphasized that the institutions that the institution cooperates with are all schools registered with the Chinese Ministry of Education and will definitely be recognized upon returning. A famous vocational school student obtained a doctoral degree in less than 5 years here. He first obtained a college diploma in one and a half years, then upgraded to a master's degree, and completed a three-year joint master's and doctoral program, spending a total of about 450000 yuan Teacher Liu said that when the student returned to China to find a job, the institution also helped with background improvement. Some institutions claim that obtaining a US master's degree certificate in half a month can serve as a springboard for pursuing a PhD. A private enterprise leader in Taiyuan, Shanxi once spent 78000 yuan to purchase a master's degree certificate from the United States at an international education institution in Beijing, and also introduced several of his employees to buy it. The consultant of the institution said that documents can prove a master's degree, and many private and foreign companies only look at what kind of diploma you have. Even many corporate executives will buy documents. Master's degree in documentation can also serve as a transition to apply for dual certification doctoral programs in countries such as South Korea, the Philippines, and Thailand, becoming a springboard for pursuing a doctoral degree. After the epidemic, more and more people are applying for documents. A one-year master's degree can obtain electronic degree materials in about half a month, and the graduation time can be chosen freely The consultant of the institution said. It is understood that there are many so-called educational upgrading institutions, and their operating models are relatively "mature". Education institutions in Shenzhen, Jinan and other places have even stated that they can privately connect with multiple 985 and 211 universities in China to provide full-time undergraduate and master's dual certification services. However, the other party refused to disclose the subsequent process and results of the student's processing on the grounds of "protecting student privacy", so it is impossible to verify the authenticity of their statements. A search for the keyword "education" on the consumer online complaint platform "Black Cat Complaint" found a total of 41392 complaint records, with "false advertising" and "refusal to refund" being the most common. Strict review of overseas academic qualifications certification, ensuring the quality of colleges and universities, disrupting the order of education through the chaotic buying and selling of overseas "fast track academic qualifications", undermining educational equity, and damaging the credibility of official certification institutions. Regarding this, the interviewee suggested that firstly, strict overseas academic certification review should be carried out. A human resources manager in Beijing mentioned that when recruiting for key positions, employers may conduct background checks on relevant personnel, but it is difficult to distinguish whether the educational certificates are purchased. The cost of identification and screening is high, and most companies can only rely on the certification of Xuexin Network and Zhongliu Service. It is recommended to check from the source, and official certification agencies should continue to strengthen their certification review efforts, combined with multiple auxiliary materials to evaluate. Academic degree certification also needs to be strictly in and out. At the same time, when the employer has doubts about a certain educational background, the education department should actively cooperate with the review and appraisal, and smooth the feedback channel. The second is to strengthen the quality control of accredited universities. The certification of overseas degrees should not only be limited to authenticity, but also to quality control, "said Xing Yuan, a sociology professor at Shanxi University." We must strictly control the quality of mutually recognized universities, update the list of universities in a timely manner, and suspend the certification of universities that do not meet quality standards to avoid affecting the orderly evaluation of talents by society. Liu Junhai, a professor of Renmin University of China Law School, suggested that while improving the information disclosure of certification colleges, we should further strengthen the supervision of intermediaries and improve market transparency. The third is to standardize the release of information on academic qualifications improvement. The current education upgrading market is relatively chaotic, and many institutions seize the urgent desire of some people to improve their education to raise money. They register multiple different institution name accounts on online platforms to induce the public, and some institutions run away after making money. Xing Yuan and others suggested increasing the review of relevant information and urging the platform to promptly identify and clean up illegal information. (New Society)