[Discussion] Should we change how a product earns a certification badge for v2.1+?

[lixuna]

Problem

How can we convey that an application is making great strides in the right direction, versus showcasing an application that is widely considered to be following the majority of agreed best practices?

What we have now:

The first level of certification requires the passing of 10 of the 15 total essential tests.

Alternatives to consider:

• add more essential tests
• create multi-tier certification badges (Platinum, Gold, Silver)
• etc

[Smitholi67]

@lixuna - Other alternatives include:

• Consider naming for the badge that more clearly communicates what the certification means.
• Outline a plan for multiple levels, but for 2.0 we may only launch the first level. This gives us additional time but also sets the strategy from the start and could be made visible when 2.0 is launched

[lixuna]

Discussed on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 8am PT

• meeting notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YHDQNiUPVT-FT9cOFk6o17hZxa7bUJjoVVPH_HzVfUM/edit#heading=h.yztcuegbign6

Proposal: Keep as pass/fail for v2.0 (do not introduce tiers at this time)
+1 Rich
+1 Martin
+1 Lucina