It’s incredibly exciting that we now have a formalized process for certifying a research-based approach to policy partnerships! This certification marks a pivotal shift in how we prepare researchers at all career stages for bridging the gap between science and policy. We must move beyond good intentions to an evidence-backed, structured method for fostering impactful relationships. By integrating decades of research on science communication, psychology, and policymaking with hands-on, tested strategies, this program equips practitioners with the skills they need to effectively translate research into actionable policy. The ability to certify this expertise ensures not only credibility but also consistency in how we train the next generation of research translation leaders.