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

Date: October 8, 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.

Join us for a comprehensive webinar on how to apply for federal small business certifications through the SBA’s certification portal, MySBA Certifications. The session has been fully updated to reflect the SBA’s newly effective 8(a) social disadvantage rule (effective September 2026) and the latest HUBZone map and processing-time realities, so you’re working from current requirements, not outdated guidance.

You’ll get a clear, practical overview of the certification process and learn how to navigate your application with greater confidence while avoiding common mistakes that can lead to lengthy processing times or denial.

We’ll walk through the major SBA federal contracting certification programs, including HUBZone certification, Woman-Owned Small Business (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.

Topics covered include all major 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 required documentation, self-certifications, and letters of explanation

• Navigating the MySBA Certifications portal and submitting your application

• Monitoring communications and responding to SBA information requests

• Understanding certification maintenance requirements, including recertification cycles, MySBA account management, and reporting material changes

• Receiving and understanding 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 War.