Top Small Business Certifications to consider in 2025

Certifications are a great way to show your expertise in a certain field, and can help you get your next job, or even a promotion. We've asked our mentors to recommend the best certifications for you to consider in 2025.

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Veteran Small Business Certification

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As a veteran-owned small business, certification can provide access to prime federal government contracts and subcontracts through set-asides. Federal regulations help ensure small businesses get a fair share of work in the federal market, and federal agencies must set aside a percentage of thei…

Small Business Certification Coaching

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Consider reaching out to a coach specialized in Small Business certifications. They can help you prepare for your exam, and provide you with the necessary resources to succeed. MentorCruise is the best place to find a coach for your Small Business certification. Here are a few top picks:

SB/DVBE Certification

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Inclusion in the state’s goal to spend 25 percent of all contract dollars with Small Businesses and 3 percent with DVBEs
Eligible for a 5 percent bid preference for Small Businesses on applicable state solicitations
Eligible for up to a 5 percent incentive for DVBEs on applicable state sol…

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification

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If your business is minority owned, there’s a lot to be gained from pursuing a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification including access to private sector and corporate contracts, networking events, searchable supplier databases, and even specialized financing. To qualify, minorities mus…

Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification

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The Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification provides eligibility to work on both private sector and government contracts. Qualifications are similar to the WOSB Certification, including a requirement that a woman must hold the highest position at the company and be active in daily manage…

SB/DVBE Certification

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The SB/DVBE Option is allowed by Government Code, Section 14838.5(a) and (b). When using the SB/DVBE Option, contracts may be awarded for goods, services or IT valued from $5,000.01 to $249,999.99 to a certified SB, including microbusiness or a DVBE, without advertising as long as price quotati…

Small Business Workshop

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Consider joining a workshop specialized in Small Business. Workshops are a great way to learn new skills, and get hands-on experience. MentorCruise is the best place to find a workshop for your Small Business certification. Here are a few top picks:

B Corp Certification

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B Corps are for-profit companies that must meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Think of B Corp Certification like a local farm becoming certified organic—it shows that your company is committed to being socially and environmentally r…

SBE Certification

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Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certification is a denotation that is given to businesses that are majority-owned by businesses that make < $750K annually and < 100 employees. The annual volume and number of employees may vary by industry. The SBE Program was created in an attempt to make …

B Corp Certification

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B Corps are for-profit companies that must meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Think of B Corp Certification like a local farm becoming certified organic—it shows that your company is committed to being socially and environmentally r…

LEED Certification

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If you operate your small business out of your home or an office building that you’re able to make structural or interior updates to, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification can offer tax credits, fee waivers, and grants.

One of the most popular green build…

Minority Business Enterprise – MBE Certification

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The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) defines a minority business enterprise (MBE) as a for-profit business that is at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by a member(s) of a qualified minority group. To be considered a member of a qualified minority group, a person mu…

LEED Certification

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One of the most popular green building certification programs, LEED is designed to encourage businesses to adopt sustainable designs. A ranking system assigns points based on building construction, design, operation, and maintenance. Based on the number of points you receive you can be awarded a…

Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers two certifications for women-owned businesses. The Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification provides exclusive access to competitive federal contracts. Qualifications for this certification include being 51% owned and primarily managed b…

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