Looking for Best Practices for Verifying Blockcerts Without Central Authority?

Hi everyone,

I am fairly new to the Blockcerts ecosystem and fascinated by how it enables truly decentralized credential verification. I have been experimenting with issuing and verifying certificates.., but I am curious about best practices when verifying Blockcerts independently—without relying on third-party platforms or centralized services.

What are the most reliable steps or tools you recommend for verifying a certificate manually, especially when presenting to institutions or employers unfamiliar with blockchain tech: ??

Also, how do you handle explaining the concept of cryptographic proofs and blockchain verification to non-technical stakeholders in a way that builds trust: ??

Any insights, examples, or resources would be really appreciated. I am looking to implement this in an academic setting where azure training in hyderabad transparency and self-sovereignty are key.

Thanks in advance !!

With Regards,
Marcelo Salas