GOVOLOGY: An Introduction to Government Small Business Certifications (2026 Update)

This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of small business certifications in the government marketplace, helping participants understand how these programs can open doors to new contracting opportunities. You’ll learn about key federal certification programs, including Small Business Self-Certification, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) & 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The course has been updated to include the latest developments from the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), recent SBA regulatory and enforcement updates, and Congressional legislation.

In addition to federal programs, you’ll also gain insights into state and local certification programs, learning how they differ and where to find the right opportunities for your business.

Date: April 2, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. CDT

Duration: Approx. 90 minutes

Presented by: Steven Koprince (Govology)

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.

After Taking This Course, You Will:

• Understand why certification programs are valuable for small businesses

• Determine your eligibility for federal certifications

• Understand how the current administration’s policies have impacted SBA’s certification programs

• Learn where and how to apply, including through the SBA’s unified certification website

• Explore state and local certification options and how they differ from federal programs

• Discover additional resources to support your certification journey

Target Audience: Small business contractors pursuing opportunities in the government marketplace

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.

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