Leadership
How to Become a Certified Diverse-Owned Business
Discover the benefits of certification and the various options available to different historically underrepresented groups.
A lot of doors can open when you become a certified diverse-owned business. Billion Dollar Roundtable companies alone spend more than $83 billion with diverse suppliers, and certification can expand your network and give you access to other opportunities.
Take your first steps toward certification with our how-to guide that outlines what diverse certification is and how you can earn it. We cover details including:
- How to qualify for certification
- The differences between government and corporate certifications
- Specific certifications available to women, veterans, minorities, members of the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities
- Certification costs and timelines