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Certification Training

Live, expert-led workshops and an on-demand training platform that teach the certification lifecycle the way it actually unfolds, so your people can navigate it with confidence.

Who this is for

Built for the people who make certification work

Certification rewards preparation, and preparation rewards training. Our curriculum is built for the people who have to make certification work, whichever side of the table they sit on.

  • Business owners preparing to apply for SBE, DBE, ACDBE, MBE, or WBE certification
  • Prime contractors training internal small-business and diversity teams
  • Certification agency and council staff onboarding new reviewers
  • Corporate procurement teams who need to understand certification rules
Sheena Thomas leading a certification training session
Two ways to learn

In-person training plus an on-demand platform

Pick the format that fits your team. Most clients use both.

In-person training

Expert-led workshops, cohort sessions, and custom corporate trainings delivered on-site or virtually. Built around your team's role, certifications, and timeline.

  • Business owner cohorts
  • Custom corporate sessions
  • Agency reviewer training
  • Q&A and case-study practice

On-demand training platform

Self-paced video lessons, downloadable templates, and structured curriculum your team can access anytime, with progress tracking and completion certificates.

  • Curriculum modules covering each certification
  • Application templates & document checklists
  • Progress tracking by learner
  • Certificates of completion
What you'll cover

Three curriculum tracks, built for each audience

Each track is taught by people who have done the work from inside that role.

For business owners & primes

Mastering certification requirements

For owners pursuing SBE, DBE, ACDBE, MBE, or WBE certification, and primes managing certification portfolios.

  • Eligibility and the 51% ownership and control tests
  • Documentation strategy under federal and council standards
  • What federal and program rules require in your application narrative
  • Preparing for site visits and interviews
  • Renewals, recertification, and managing a portfolio
For certification agencies & councils

Training your review team

For council staff and agency reviewers onboarding or upskilling.

  • Eligibility analysis under federal and program-specific rules
  • Defensible recommendation drafting
  • Consistent, audit-ready site visits
  • Reviewer calibration and quality assurance
  • Workflow design and process modernization
For procurement teams

Understanding the connection of certification

For corporate procurement and supplier diversity teams sourcing certified suppliers.

  • What each certification represents, and what it doesn't
  • How to read a certificate, scope, and validity period
  • Connecting certification to Tier 1 and Tier 2 spend reporting
  • Vetting and qualifying certified suppliers
  • How auditors and customers will scrutinize your numbers
How it works

From kickoff to certificate of completion

Discovery

We learn your audience, their certifications of interest, and the outcome that matters most.

Curriculum match

We assemble the right modules and live sessions for your group, in your format.

Deliver

Live workshops on-site or virtual, plus on-demand access for self-paced learners.

Measure

Completion tracking, knowledge checks, and a debrief on what to build on next.

FAQ

Common questions

Do you train individuals or only groups?

Both. Business owners can join open cohorts, and organizations can book private training for their team.

Is the on-demand platform included or separate?

Either. Many clients pair live training with platform access; others use the platform on its own.

Can you customize the curriculum for our team?

Yes, custom corporate and agency training is a core offering. We tailor modules to your role mix and certifications in scope.

Do participants receive a credential?

Participants receive a certificate of completion. We can also issue role-specific credentials for agency reviewer training.

"My team understood the certification process for the first time. Three of them ran their next applications without me in the room."
Director, Small Business Programs
National Prime Contractor

Train the way certification actually works

Bring your group, your goal, and your timeline. We'll match a format that fits.