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.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training (March 6, 20 & 27, April 10, 17, 24 & 28, 2026)
- CMMC Is Here: What Contractors Are Actually Experiencing In Real Assessments (April 16, 2026)
- Cut Costs, Not Corners: 10 Practical Steps to CMMC Compliance (May 21, 2026)
- Scoping Is Everything: How Contractors Are Passing CMMC Without Securing Their Entire Network (June 18, 2026)
- CUI Enclaves Explained: A Practical Path To CMMC For Small Contractors (July 16, 2026)
- CMMC On A Budget: What Small Contractors Are Actually Spending – And Why (August 20, 2026)
- External Service Providers MSPS, And Shared Responsibility: Where Contractors Get Burned (September 17, 2026)
- 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)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training
March 6, 20 & 27, April 10, 17, 24 & 28, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Delaware Technical Community College – Stanton Campus
400 Stanton Christina Road
Newark, DE 19713
Room C234ACost: $2,500
The fee for these courses maybe covered by a workforce grant for your organization. Please contact your DEMEP Advisor or events@demep.org to determine eligibility.
This seven-day workshop prepares participants to guide a team through the process of identifying and solving a problem as well as implementing and sustaining the solution. The project strategy is built around the five phases of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) and introduces key lean six sigma tools as the project unfolds. This is a team-based approach designed to ensure that problems are clearly defined, root causes are identified and solutions are permanently installed.
Course Deliverables:
- Understand the fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma process improvement
- Apply the basic D – M – A – I – C improvement methodology
- Learn to identify and reduce waste and defects in daily work
- Recognize how to choose and apply the most frequently used tools
- Develop and progress a personal improvement project during the course
- Acquire project leadership and change management skills for improved team and stakeholder management
Who should attend?
- Those interested in learning a pragmatic approach to improving work processes and outcomes
- Individuals or teams that are involved in making improvements as part of their daily work
- Individuals who would like to improve their knowledge and understanding of basic improvement tools
- No statistical knowledge is required prior to attending the course
- CMMC Is Here: What Contractors Are Actually Experiencing In Real Assessments
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 2 p.m.
With CMMC assessments now underway, many contractors are hearing conflicting information about what assessors are really looking for. This session will share real-world insights from early assessments, including common surprises, frequent deficiencies, and where companies are getting tripped up. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of what matters most as CMMC moves from theory into execution.
- Cut Costs, Not Corners: 10 Practical Steps to CMMC Compliance
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 2 p.m.
Many small contractors worry that CMMC compliance is financially out of reach. This session provides a practical, step-by-step approach to meeting CMMC requirements while controlling costs, focusing on prioritization, realistic implementation strategies, and avoiding unnecessary upgrades. Learn how smart planning can reduce both risk and spend.
- Scoping Is Everything: How Contractors Are Passing CMMC Without Securing Their Entire Network
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 2 p.m.
One of the biggest drivers of cost and failure in CMMC assessments is improper scoping. This webinar explains how scoping decisions affect compliance requirements, assessment outcomes, and long-term sustainability. Attendees will learn how organizations are limiting scope effectively while still meeting CMMC expectations.
- CUI Enclaves Explained: A Practical Path to CMMC For Small Contractors
Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 2 p.m.
For many small businesses, securing an entire corporate network is not realistic. This session explains what a CUI enclave is, when it makes sense, and how it is being used successfully to simplify CMMC compliance. The discussion will focus on assessment-aligned concepts and real-world considerations rather than vendor-specific solutions.
- CMMC On A Budget: What Small Contractors Are Actually Spending – And Why
Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 2 p.m.
Understanding the real costs of CMMC compliance is critical for planning and decision-making. This webinar breaks down the major cost drivers, including assessments, preparation efforts, tooling, and ongoing compliance activities. Attendees will gain insight into where costs tend to escalate and how some organizations are keeping expenses predictable.
- 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.