Awarded for completing Requesting a Fix From a Vendor or Maintainer You Do Not Control and passing its exam, demonstrating the ability to confirm exposure, choose the right channel, write a request that gets answered, and manage a third party fix responsibly while it is pending.
Certificates are designed to be checked, not just displayed.
The credential is valid for 12 months from issue. Its public page states the expiry date, and renewing means passing the current exam again — so the credential always reflects the current material.
