Certification Tracker

Certification Tracker

Track certification status, validity periods, and renewal dates for "$ARGUMENTS" to ensure continuous compliance and timely renewal of all certifications.

Prerequisites

Read .metapowers/compliance/$ARGUMENTS/00-scope.md. If this file does not exist, tell the user:

Phase 0 (Scope) has not been completed for "$ARGUMENTS". Run /compliance:regulatory-landscape $ARGUMENTS first, or use --skip-checks to bypass.

If --skip-checks is present in $ARGUMENTS, skip this check.

Process

1. Read context files:

   • Read plugins/compliance/shared/grc-lifecycle-guide.md for GRC methodology reference
   • Read .metapowers/compliance/$ARGUMENTS/00-scope.md for scope and applicable regulations
   • Read .metapowers/compliance/$ARGUMENTS/03-certify.md for audit readiness and certification status

2. Create certification register:

   • For each regulation/standard: record certification status (not started, in progress, certified, expired)
   • Certificate date — when certification was granted
   • Expiry date — when certification expires
   • Renewal lead time — how far in advance to begin renewal process
   • Surveillance audit dates — for standards requiring periodic surveillance (ISO)
   • Renewal requirements — what is needed for renewal vs. initial certification
   • Assigned owner — who is responsible for maintaining this certification

3. Maintenance requirements:

   • Document between-audit requirements per certification
   • Continuous monitoring evidence needed
   • Management reviews required (frequency, participants)
   • Internal audit requirements
   • Corrective action tracking from previous audits

4. Calendar and reminders:

   • Set calendar reminders for: renewal start dates, surveillance audits, evidence collection deadlines, management review due dates
   • Identify overlapping audit periods — consolidation opportunities
   • Flag certifications approaching expiry within 6 months

5. Status dashboard:

   • Create at-a-glance view of all certification statuses
   • RAG (Red/Amber/Green) rating per certification
   • Days until next audit or renewal
   • Outstanding actions from previous audits

6. Write the artifact to .metapowers/compliance/$ARGUMENTS/03-certify.md (append to existing) with sections:

   • Certification Register — table with status, dates, owners per certification
   • Maintenance Requirements — per-certification ongoing obligations
   • Calendar — upcoming audit dates, renewals, and preparation windows
   • Status Dashboard — RAG overview of all certifications
   • Action Items — outstanding items from previous audits

Output

The certification tracker appended to .metapowers/compliance/$ARGUMENTS/03-certify.md. Present a summary to the user highlighting:

• Current certification status across all regulations
• Upcoming renewal dates within 12 months
• Certifications at risk (approaching expiry or with outstanding actions)
• Recommended preparation start dates