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A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for SBA’s Federal Small Business Certifications
July 15, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Virtual – No fee, registration is required
Are you eligible for a small business certification?
Join us for a comprehensive course on how to apply for federal small business certifications through the SBA’s certification portal, “MySBA Certifications.” This course will provide a clear and concise overview of the certification process, empowering you to successfully navigate the application for federal small business certifications and avoid common mistakes that can lead to lengthy processing times or denial of your application.
This course will teach you how to apply for all SBA Certification Programs, including:
- HUBZone
- Woman-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned, Small Business (WOSB and EDWOSB)
- Veteran-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Small Business (VOSB and SDVOSB)
- SBA’s 8(a)
This in-depth training will cover all steps in the certification process, such as:
- Determining your eligibility and readiness for various certification programs
- Choosing which program(s) to apply for and understanding timing considerations
- Finding and utilizing helpful resources and contacts along the way
- Self-certifying your socioeconomic status in SAM.GOV
- Creating an account on MySBA Certifications
- Identifying, gathering, and organizing the required certification documentation
- Preparing answers, narratives, and letters of explanation
- Navigating the MySBA Certifications portal and submitting your application
- Monitoring communication and responding to information requests
- Receiving the approval or denial of your application
This webinar is pre-recorded; however, at the end of the presentation, a member of the Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team will be available for LIVE Q&A.
Webinar source: Govology, our premier government contracting education partner.
Subject Matter Experts:
- Carroll Bernard, Govology CEO & Co-Founder
- Ashley Duwel, Duwel Dev
Target Audience: Small business contractors, APEX Accelerator counselors
Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team
734-462-4438 or [email protected]
This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.