GOVOLOGY: A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for SBA’s Federal Small Business Certifications (2026 Update)

Join us for a comprehensive webinar on how to apply for federal small business certifications through the SBA’s certification portal, MySBA Certifications. This webinar 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 the major SBA federal contracting certification programs, including HUBZone certification, Woman-Owned (WOSB and Economically Disadvantaged WOSB) certification, Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB/SDVOSB) certification, and the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development certification.

Date: April 9, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. CDT

Duration: Approx. 90 minutes

Presented by: Ashley Duwel (Duwel Dev, LLC)

Learning Credits: 1.5 CPEs, 1.5 ATCs

*To register, please see the Govology Event Registration Instructions below.

Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.

This in-depth training will cover all steps in the certification process, such as:

• Choosing which program(s) to apply for and understanding timing considerations

• Registering and maintaining your business in SAM.gov

• Creating an account in 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 communications and responding to SBA information requests

• Receiving the approval or denial of your application

Target Audience: Small business government contractors and APEX Accelerator counselors.

Instructions: 

*Govology Event Registration Instructions:

As a client of the Northwest Texas APEX Accelerator, you can attend Govology webinars at no cost with a discount code. Please email David Miller at David.B.Miller@ttu.edu to get your discount code BEFORE you click on the webinar link to register.

Get code, then, click HERE to register.

When you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email from Govology with your webinar link. If you don’t receive it, contact support@govology.com.

1. Create an account on Govology.com if you are new to Govology.

2. Add the webinar to cart.

3. Enter your discount code in the Coupon field and click Apply.

4. Click Proceed to Checkout to complete your registration.

5. Fill out the registration form and click Place Order.

ONLINE | No cost with code

This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.