Events
The Delaware MEP is pleased to announce the following training opportunities to help develop your team.
Your organization’s course fees may be covered by a workforce training grant. Please contact your DEMEP Advisor or events@demep.org to determine eligibility.
- External Service Providers MSPS, And Shared Responsibility: Where Contractors Get Burned (September 17, 2026)
- ISO 9001:2026 Standards and Internal Auditor Training (September 2026 to February 2027)
- After Certification: What Ongoing CMMC Compliance Really Looks Like (October 15, 2026)
- Choosing The Right CMMC Strategy For Your Business Size, Contracts, And Risk Tolerance (November 19, 2026)
- ISO 9001:2026 Standards and Internal Auditor Training
September 2026 to February 2027
With the release of the ISO 9001:2026 Standard, the DEMEP offers a series of public workshops to help with the transition to the new edition:
- To help clients understand the scope of the changes, the DEMEP offers a 1-hour Webinar to introduce the new Standard ISO 9001:2026.
- For quality professionals and associates, internal auditors and others working with the quality management system [QMS] we offer a 1-day public workshop focusing on the transition to the new Standard. This course will cover:
- ISO 9001:2026 changes and intent – Major changes, by clause analysis and annex discussion
- How to implement the changes in your organization – training, documentation, awareness
- Internal audits – necessary changes, effects on planning, conducting and the audit program
- For clients new to the ISO Standard, we offer a 1-day seminar based on the new ISO Standard 9001:2026.
- For clients in need of training for ISO internal auditors, we offer a 2-day Internal Auditor training.
Who should attend?
- The 1-hour webinars are designed as orientation regarding the new Standard for anyone.
- Based on participant’s experience we recommend attending the 1-day ISO transition course OR the 1-day new ISO Standard training.
- Both sessions are considered a prerequisite for the 2-day ISO Auditor training, which will be based on the new Standard.
Please select from the recurring sessions on the schedule:
Date Description Event Format Location Time 09/24/26 ISO Standard – Changes Webinar Zoom call 12 p.m. – 1 p.m 10/09/26 ISO Standard – Changes Webinar Zoom call 12 p.m – 1 p.m 10/22/26 ISO Standard – Transition in-person C234A 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m 11/06/26 ISO Standard – Training in-person A212 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m 11/12/26 –11/13/26 ISO Internal Auditor in-person C234A 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m 12/03/26 ISO Standard – Transition in-person C234A 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m 02/12/27 ISO Standard – Training in-person C234A 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m 02/18/27 – 02/19/27 ISO Internal Auditor in-person C234A 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m Location for in-person sessions:
Delaware Technical Community College – Stanton Campus
400 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19713
Room C234A and A212Web access
Access to the Webinars will be provided after successful registration and prior to the sessions.Registration Links
Register for ISO Standard – Changes (09/24/26)
Register for ISO Standard – Changes (10/09/26)
Register for ISO Standard – Transition (10/22/26)
Register for ISO Standard – Overview (11/06/26)
Register for ISO Standard – Internal Auditor (11/12 – 11/13/26)
Register for ISO Standard – Transition (12/03/26)Your organization’s course fees may be covered by a workforce training grant. Please contact your DEMEP Advisor or events@demep.org to determine eligibility.
- External Service Providers MSPS, And Shared Responsibility: Where Contractors Get Burned
Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 2 p.m.
Many CMMC challenges arise from misunderstandings around external service providers and shared responsibility. This session will clarify what contractors remain accountable for when using MSPs, cloud providers, and other third parties. Learn where gaps commonly occur and how to avoid assessment delays tied to external dependencies.
Register for External Service Providers MSPS, And Shared Responsibility
- After Certification: What Ongoing CMMC Compliance Really Looks Like
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 2 p.m.
Achieving certification is only the beginning. This webinar will explore what ongoing compliance means after a CMMC assessment, including monitoring, evidence maintenance, change management, and preparation for future reassessments. Attendees will learn why sustainability matters and how to avoid falling out of compliance over time.
- Choosing The Right CMMC Strategy For Your Business Size, Contracts, And Risk Tolerance
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 2 p.m.
With multiple compliance paths available, selecting the right CMMC strategy is a business decision as much as a technical one. This capstone session will help contractors evaluate different approaches based on company size, contract requirements, available resources, and risk tolerance. Participants will leave better equipped to choose a compliance path that fits their organization long-term.