Food Safety - FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Course - North
2026-07-21 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
7/21, 7/23, 7/24
About Course:

FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Course
The FSPCA (Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance) Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) Version 2.0 training course is an updated curriculum designed to train individuals as Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI). It’s recognized by the FDA and covers the latest regulations and advancements in food safety. This training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to develop and implement food safety plans, manage hazards, and ensure compliance with FSMA requirements.
By the end of the training course, participants will be able to oversee or perform the following:

Creating a Preventive Controls Food Safety Plan
Validating preventive controls
Reviewing records for implementation and effectiveness
Reviewing corrective actions
Performing required re-analysis of the Food Safety Plan

The course is designed for:

Managers
Owners
Operators
Quality Control Personnel
Food Safety Personnel

Course Length – 20 Hours

Beginner Pivot Tables Training - Virtual
2026-07-21 12:30 - 16:30 | Online
7/21, 7/22/26
This hands-on course teaches participants how to organize, summarize, analyze, and present data using Microsoft Excel PivotTables and PivotCharts.
Students will learn how to transform large spreadsheets into meaningful reports and interactive dashboards without using complex formulas.
Participants will work with real-world datasets to build reports, filter information, calculate totals, identify trends, and create professional visual summaries.
Topics Covered
Introduction to PivotTables

Understanding structured data
Preparing data for PivotTables
Creating a PivotTable
PivotTable layout and terminology

Working with Data

Sorting and filtering
Grouping dates, numbers, and categories
Using report filters
Managing large datasets

Calculations and Analysis

Sum, Average, Count, Min, Max
Calculated fields
Percentage calculations
Running totals and comparisons

PivotTable Design & Formatting

Custom layouts
Number formatting
Conditional formatting
Refreshing and updating data

PivotCharts and Visualization

Creating PivotCharts
Interactive filtering with slicers and timelines
Dashboard basics

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Build PivotTables from raw data
Analyze trends and summarize information quickly
Create interactive reports and charts
Use slicers and filters effectively

Turning Tension into Teamwork: Effective Strategies for Conflict Resolution
2026-07-24 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
7/24/26
Conflict is inevitable, but how you handle it makes all the difference. This course teaches actionable strategies to transform tension into trust, equipping you with tools for effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving. Learn how to address conflicts constructively, enhance team cohesion, and create a culture where diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes. Ideal for anyone seeking to improve workplace dynamics, from team leaders to individual contributors aiming to foster collaboration and mutual respect.

Frontline Workforce: ESL for Manufacturing - North
2026-07-28 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
7/28/26
This course will cover the modules below which focus on high-impact language skills that directly affect daily operations.

Safety First: Emergency & Hazard Communication Focuses on understanding OSHA signage, reporting workplace hazards, and mastering the “”language of urgency”” to prevent accidents.
The Language of the Shop Floor Terminology for machinery, tools, and materials. Includes reading work orders, technical manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Precision Reporting & Measurements Verbal and written training for reporting production numbers, quality control issues, and basic math/measurement units used in NJ manufacturing.
Team Integration & Soft Skills Basic conversational English for shift handoffs, asking for clarification (the “”confirming understanding”” loop), and resolving peer-to-peer friction.

AI: Protecting Proprietary Data – Virtual
2026-07-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
7/29/26
In 2026, organizations face a rapidly evolving threat landscape in which artificial intelligence can unintentionally expose intellectual property, trade secrets, and sensitive operational knowledge. With unmanaged environments, behaviors can turn proprietary knowledge into a public asset and create opportunity for accidental disclosure, espionage, data leakage, and competitive loss.
This webinar re-frames AI integration through a RISK and Maturity centric lens, showing how NJMEP can help organizations build a defensible “AI perimeter” that protects high value information while still enabling innovation.
Participants will learn how to reduce human driven exposure, strengthen technical safeguards, and ensure that company data remains a strategic advantage rather than a liability.
Learning Objectives
Data Privacy and Security Risks
• Risks related to handling sensitive or personal data.
• Potential for data breaches, leaks, or misuse.
• Ensuring secure data storage, transmission, and access controls.
Governance and Ethics
• Set clear, enforceable rules for acceptable AI use
• Establish clear governance frameworks compliant with industry standards.
• Intellectual property issues related to AI models and data.
• Monitoring auditing and avoiding data drift
• Bias and Fairness Risks
Human Factor Awareness
• Understand when sensitive or regulated data must not be shared and prompts have to be treated like public disclosures.
• Avoiding Automation Bias, complacency and lack of Situational awareness
• Training, communication, and cultural adaptation.
Private AI Deployments
• Use enterprise grade private LLMs to keep proprietary data inside organizational boundaries.

Digital Marketing for Beginners - Live - North
2026-07-30 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
7/30/26
Digital Marketing for Beginners course gives you hands-on skills in SEO, Google Ads, social media, email marketing, and more—plus a peek into AI-driven marketing trends that are changing the game.
Learn how to use automation and analytics in digital marketing like a pro.
Whether you’re a consultant, entrepreneur, or a small business owner, this crash course breaks it all down—simple, practical, and actionable. Includes live demos, real brand case studies, and tools to get started today.
Your future in digital starts here. Let AI work for you—not replace you.

Problem Solving - Root Cause Analysis - Essentials
2026-08-04 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
8/4/26
Please join NJMEP for this full day interactive training session to cover the following topics.

The problem-solving cycle.
Common problem-solving mistakes.
The value of the 5-why/5-how and RCA tools
How they can be misused.
Ensuring the problem statement is ready.
How to properly set up a 5-why or more robust RCA kaizen event
When is it time to do an RCA?
Pre-RCA data/potential root cause validation data
Data collection preparation
When are you ready to invest in a high-stake solution
Post-validation solution generation and evaluation
The PDCA/PDSA cycle revisited.

Leadership Training - North
2026-08-06 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
8/6, 8/7/26

This in-person course is designed for current and future leaders in organizations to learn about and become great leaders. This class features a guided presentation that includes exercises and discussion.
The course will cover:
• The difference between management and leadership
• Leadership Skills such as emotional intelligence, situational leadership, and cultural intelligence
• Building your Leadership Development Plan
• Effective communication
• Building high performance teams
• Measuring what matters through OKR’s
• Executive Decision-Making
• Embracing the right kind of failure
• Leading change

Food Safety – cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) Requirements and Readiness Training – North
2026-08-06 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
8/6/26
Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) Regulations is the process that ensures the quality of a product by establishing manufacturing procedures making certain that food is safe and has been prepared, packed, and stored under hygienic conditions.
Food manufacturers must comply with cGMP’s through new regulations to be compliant with FSMA.
cGMP’s are critical, not only to FSMA, but to every food safety and quality certification.
They are audited by third party food safety auditors and are considered prerequisites.
The training will cover the core requirements, changes to former requirements and best practices on how to achieve compliance. Participants will learn how to handle FDA and third-party Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections.
The training will also outline how to interact effectively with investigators so that organizations can not only react to inspections, but anticipate them as well.

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) – North
2026-08-06 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
8/6, 8/7/26
About Course:
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is an international language used on engineering drawings.
Classes will include: Introduction; Dimensioning and Tolerancing Fundamentals; Symbols, Terms, and Rules; Datums; Form controls – Flatness, Straightness, Circularity, Cylindricity, Free state variation; Orientation – Parallelism, Perpendicularity, Angularity; Position, General – Specifying the position tolerance, Regardless of feature size, Maximum material condition, Shift tolerance, Boundary conditions, “0” Positional Tolerancing; Position, Location – Fasteners, Projected Tolerance Zones, Multiple patterns of features, Composite positional tolerancing, Two single-segment feature control frames, Nonparallel holes, Counterbored holes, Noncircular features, Symmetrical features; Position, Coaxiality; Concentricity and Symmetry; Runout; Profile.
Course Outcome:

Providing uniformity in drawing specifications and interpretation, and geometric tolerancing to reduce controversy, guesswork, and assumptions throughout the manufacturing and inspection process.
When GD&T is used properly it will improve communication and result in better product design. Proper use of GD&T also increases product tolerances, saving your organization time and money.

Excel Intermediate With A Focus On Finance - Virtual
2026-08-06 12:30 - 16:30 | Online
8/6 & 8/7/2026
Students will learn how to utilize Excel for a wide variety of financial purposes, such as naming conventions and methodologies, outlines, worksheet and cell protection, concatenation, array formulas, array functions, consolidation, filters, pivot tables, goal seek, data validation, conditional formatting, recording macros, editing macros, auditing tools, hyperlinks, LOOKUP functions, IF functions, DATE functions. All of these functions will be beneficial to those working with financial data.

Executive Six Sigma Overview - Virtual
2026-08-10 08:30 - 16:30 | Online
8/10/26
The purpose of this training is to introduce executives and leaders to the tools and methodologies of Lean & Six Sigma improvement techniques. It will walk through the history and basis for Lean Six Sigma, the tools of the DMAIC process and Lean Enterprise solutions, allowing participants to lead the way for future Lean Six Sigma initiatives. This training will be interactive and have exercises for participants.

Lean Manufacturing – Introduction to Value Stream Mapping – North
2026-08-11 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
8/11/26
In this course, participants will receive an introduction to Value Stream Mapping and will apply the learned principles to a specified product family in the company. This course teaches participants how to gather the information required to eliminate all non-value adding waste and how to use the information to plan the implementation of Lean activities. Participants will learn the steps necessary for creating a current state value stream map from customer back to raw material and develop a future state vision to act as a blueprint for lean activities.
The future-state map created by the class will act as a blue print for additional lean manufacturing training and implementations. The impact to the company will be calculated after the implementation plan is created, however it is anticipated that when implemented, the plan will result in a significant reduction in lead times, inventory, and floor space, and an increase in productivity.

Multicultural Communication Skills for Supervisors & Managers - North
2026-08-11 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
8/11/26
This workshop is designed for supervisors and managers to bridge the gap between leadership and a diverse workforce.

Cross-Cultural Management Strategies Understanding different communication styles (direct vs. indirect) to improve instruction delivery and employee feedback.
Leading Diverse Teams: De-escalation & Retention Techniques for managing conflict in a multicultural environment and fostering an inclusive culture that reduces turnover.
Clarity in Command: Simplifying Complex Instructions Training for supervisors on how to “”layer”” instructions for non-native speakers without losing technical accuracy or authority.

How to Secure R&D Tax Credits for Product & Process Improvements
2026-08-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
8/11/26
About Course:
Learn how New Jersey manufacturers can secure meaningful R&D Tax Credits to help support and stimulate innovation. There are countless challenges, and one big issue is having a lack of cash on hand. We will be discussing strategies to help New Jersey manufacturers secure more capital in a time where nearly everyone is struggling to keep their doors open and see R&D Tax Credits as a valuable option. Manufacturers are surprised to find out how many of their day-to-day activities can be considered R&D.
Sign up for our webinar and find out what kind of tax credits are available and how simple it is to secure tax savings with the right team behind you.

Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam Prep Course – North
2026-08-12 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
8/12, 8/13, 8/14, 8/26, 8/27, 8/28
About Course:
Advance your career by preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Distinguish yourself a level above your peers. Gain recognition for your expertise in project management.
This course is designed for professionals who want to obtain their PMP certification while learning the latest project management standards and terminology. This program is offered for both new and experienced project managers.
The course covers all project management knowledge areas, including management of scope, scheduling, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk, stakeholders and project integration. Focus is also targeted on the role of project manager. The course includes a comprehensive overview and preparation for the PMP exam.
The PMP Certification is recognized the world over as the gold standard in project management. As a PMP, you can work in virtually any industry, with any methodology and in any location.
The PMP signifies you speak and understand the global language of project management and connects you to a community of professionals, organizations and experts worldwide.
The PMP can also provide a significant advantage when it comes to salary and earning potential. Among survey respondents to PMI’s Earning Power Salary Survey, those with a PMP certification garner a higher salary (20% higher on average) than those without a PMP certification.
(PMI.org, 2019)
Employers benefit as well. When more than one-third of their project managers are PMP-certified, organizations complete more of their projects on time, on budget and meeting original goals.
(Pulse of the Profession® study, PMI, 2015.)
PROGRAM BENEFITS
• Learn the current standards and concepts for planning and managing projects
• Add to your experiential knowledge by examining real-life case studies
• Learn from an instructor with extensive professional experience
• Prepare for the PMP exam

Workplace ESL & Contextual Literacy - Virtual
2026-08-18 12:30 - 16:30 | Online
8/18, 8/19, 8/25, 8/26/26
This intensive, contextualized training program shifts from general ESL to “Floor-Ready” literacy, designed specifically for manufacturing and industrial environments. This program moves beyond traditional English language instruction, focusing on the specialized language and literacy required to operate safely and efficiently on the factory floor.
By using company-specific documentation, employees learn to interpret technical documents, understand safety protocols, and communicate risks effectively. Language barriers in a factory environment are not just HR issues—they are safety liabilities.
This course empowers workers to read, understand, and act, converting the workplace into a safer, more productive environment.
Target Audience: Non-native English speakers working in manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
Goal: To turn language proficiency into a tangible safety and production tool, reducing risks and minimizing HR incidents caused by miscommunication.

OSHA 10 Hour Card Training – North
2026-08-20 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
8/20, 8/21/26
About Course:
OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and is responsible for worker safety and health protection.
Since its inception in 1970, OSHA has cut the work-fatality rate by more than half, reduced the overall injury and illness rates in industries where OSHA has concentrated its attention, virtually eliminated brown lung disease in the textile industry and reduced trenching and excavation fatalities by 35 percent.
OSHA is administered through the Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL regulates and enforces more than 180 federal laws. These mandates and the regulations that implement them cover many workplace activities for about 10 million employers and 125 million workers.
OSHA 10-hour training is the primary method used to train workers on hazard recognition and OSHA safety standards. The OSHA 10-hour course for the general industry is for workers who have jobs related to health care, electrical, factory, warehouse, manufacturing, storage and more. This OSHA course covers general industry hazards not specific to those working construction-only jobs. Our OSHA 10-Hour Training course is designed to teach workplace safety and reduce jobsite hazards. Workers will learn about hazard avoidance, workers’ rights, filing an OSHA Complaint and more.
With successful completion of the class, participants receive an OSHA construction safety and health 10- hour course completion card.
Participants should bring their laptops and notebooks to enable meeting the minimum requirements.

Supervisory Skills Training in English – Virtual
2026-08-20 12:30 - 16:30 | Online
8/20, 8/21, 8/27, 8/28/26:
About Course:
Moving into a position of authority means meeting new challenges, taking on new responsibilities, and mastering new skills. It may also mean learning to manage across cultural and language differences. New Managers can often be overwhelmed by new responsibilities and anxious about the transition from “coworker” to “boss.”
Workers who have recently become supervisors often worry about the way others will react to their new supervisor status … have concerns about keeping up with a tougher workload … and wonder how to handle the new tasks they will be faced with: hiring, disciplinary action, managing change, even firing.
A program to ease the transition …
This supervisory training course was specifically designed to address the needs of anyone who is new to managing others, with a special focus on those managing in a multicultural workplace. The content of this course will provide a powerful new set of skills, strategies, and techniques for dealing with the issues you will encounter as you take on your new position and move forward in your career.
You will find out how to relate well to former peers who are now your subordinates, and you’ll learn the communication skills that will help you handle these changing relationships in a way that’s comfortable for everyone. You’ll discover secrets for motivating and encouraging people to do their “personal best” for you, and find out how to discipline firmly and fairly, without creating resentment. This supervisory training will show you how to positively influence the behavior of your workers.
In this workshop you’ll learn:

How to communicate more effectively as a new supervisor
When to be flexible, and when to stand firm
How to build trust and gain respect
Strategies for motivating others to achieve results
The truth about discipline — how to handle uncomfortable situations
What every new supervisor and manager should know about hiring and firing
Time management skills that really work
And much, much more!

Building an AI-Ready Workforce - Literacy, Skills, and Industry Applications - North
2026-08-24 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
8/24, 8/25/26
This AI Workforce Development Program is designed to equip NJMEP clients and their workforce with the foundational knowledge, technical skills, and practical applications necessary to succeed in an AI-driven economy.
Participants will learn how to understand, apply, and govern artificial intelligence tools and techniques in real-world business settings. The program aligns with NJMEP’s mission of building a future-ready manufacturing and distribution workforce.
8-Hour Condensed Program (1-Day Intensive)
AI for the Modern Workforce: Foundations and Practical Applications
Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact (1 Hour) Understand core AI concepts and their impact across industries. Learn how AI is transforming manufacturing, logistics, and business operations.
Module 2: Foundational AI Literacy (1.5 Hours) Differentiate AI from automation and analytics. Explore AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Power BI. Includes hands-on activities for business tasks.
Module 3: Applied AI & Machine Learning Basics (1.5 Hours) Learn about machine learning models, training vs. inference, and explore AutoML. Build a simple predictive model using no-code tools.
Module 4: AI in Action — Practical Industry Use Cases (2 Hours) Explore use cases like predictive maintenance, quality control, and customer service automation. Participants develop their own industry-relevant use case.
Module 5: Responsible and Ethical AI (1 Hour) Understand AI ethics, bias, transparency, and privacy regulations. Review case studies on ethical AI implementation.
Module 6: AI Career Pathways and Workforce Integration (1 Hour) Explore AI career opportunities, resume enhancement, and connect with employers adopting AI technologies.
16-Hour Comprehensive Program (2-Day Course)”

Lean Manufacturing – Introduction to Pull Kanban Systems – North
2026-08-25 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
8/25/26
About Course:
In this course, participants will receive an introduction to Pull /Kanban Systems, and the class will apply the learned Pull / Kanban principles to a specified area in the company.
This class will define a six-step methodology to implement Pull/Kanban Material Systems. In addition, attendees will see the concepts in practice in repetitive and non-repetitive, as well as seasonal demand applications.
Attendees will learn to set-up point-of-use material storage, interface pull systems with existing planning systems, and set lot sizes based on capacity, not economic order quantity theory.
Participants will experience firsthand the benefits of implementing Pull / Kanban systems, which include: simplified processes, fewer stock-outs, less inventory, lower space requirements, higher productivity and greater flexibility in a specific area of the business.

ISO Compliance in 2026-2027 – Are you ready?
2026-08-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
8/25/2026
The NJMEP ISO Compliance in 2026-2027 webinar will explore areas to help our clients be prepared to transition from current management systems to updated standards, most notably ISO 9001:2026 (Quality) and ISO 14001:2026 (Environmental). This webinar will focus on addressing the stronger requirements for risk management, leadership accountability, and climate change integration.
This webinar is recommended for Quality Managers, Auditors, and ISO Coordinators to understand the changes from the 2015/2018 standards to the new 2026/2027 versions and how NJMEP can help you prepare.
Some of the areas NJMEP will be able to assist you with will be reviewed.
• Identify Key Differences: Analyze changes between ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026, and ISO 14001:2015 to ISO 14001:2026.
• Actionable Implementation: Develop practical action plans to address gaps in QMS/EMS systems.
• Scenario-Based Learning: Utilize hands-on exercises to simulate audit preparations under new requirements.
• Transition Planning: Understand the 3-year transition timeline (typically leading to 2029 deadlines).
Major Standards Updates Covered (2026-2027)
• ISO 9001:2026 (Expected Sept 2026): Focuses on quality culture, ethical leadership, risk-based thinking, and digital transformation.
• ISO 14001:2026 (Expected April 2026): Emphasizes climate change impacts (Clause 4.1), life-cycle perspective (4.3), and change management (6.3).
Key Themes for 2026-2027 Compliance
This NJMEP webinar will emphasize that compliance is shifting from a one-time audit to continuous, proactive management.
• Climate & Sustainability: Mandatory assessment of climate change risks and integration with ESG principles.
• Leadership Accountability: Top management must show personal involvement, particularly in environmental performance.
• Digitalization & Supply Chain: New criteria for supply chain resilience and incorporating digital tools/AI into quality management.

Food Safety – SQF Practitioner Training – North
2026-08-27 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
8/27, 8/28/26
About Course:
As consumers become more self-educated about how products are being produced from product ingredients to safe food handling practices, retailers are depending on suppliers to have food safety controls in place to give reassurance to consumers that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are effective Food Safety Principles being followed. This is when a Safe Quality Food Practitioner comes into place. A SQF (Safe Quality Food) Practitioner is one who develops, implements and maintains a SQF system for a supplier.
The SQF practitioner shall:

Be employed by the site as a company employee on a full-time basis;
Hold a position of responsibility in relation to the management of the site’s SQF System;
Have completed a HACCP training course and preventive controls for human food training course
Be competent to implement and maintain HACCP based food safety plans and the preventive controls for human food plan ; and
Have an understanding of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and the requirements to implement and maintain an SQF System relevant to the site’s scope of certification.

The following course will provide knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the SQF practitioner and how they ensure supplies are in compliance with an internationally recognized and accredited Food Safety Management System which will support compliance to the FSMA rules. They will also learn about the different modules, food sectors and the certification process incl. certification audits, scoring systems and the structure of the SQF code.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Implement the requirements of the SQF code
Identify gaps in the current processes and systems to protect their product.
Understand how HACCP principles are used to develop food safety and food quality plans.
Prepare for SQF certification and auditing
Identify training and qualification needs for employees

The Participant will receive a certificate of successful completion for the course after passing a written knowledge test following the training course. Participants can also take the online certification exam at the SQFI Institute.
The course is designed for:

Anyone involved in planning and implementing SQF systems who intend to become a SQF Practitioner

Two day course: 16 hours

Change Strategies for Implementing Lean & Other Quality Improvement Initiatives
2026-09-08 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
9/8/26
Please join NJMEP for this full day interactive training session to cover the following topics.

Why do lean and any company-wide quality initiatives fail?
Culture driven reasons:
Systems driven reasons:
Capability driven reasons:
Change strategies to help prevent failure or excessive delays. •
First, what is change management?
Why do people resist change?
Change management practices to prevent and mitigate resistance.
Change initiative readiness assessments; if no, don’t go.
Force-field analysis and others.
Practices that we need to borrow from systems thinking.
Practices we need to borrow from project management.
Necessary leadership and coaching practices.

Digital Marketing for Beginners - Live - North
2026-09-10 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
9/10/26
Digital Marketing for Beginners course gives you hands-on skills in SEO, Google Ads, social media, email marketing, and more—plus a peek into AI-driven marketing trends that are changing the game.
Learn how to use automation and analytics in digital marketing like a pro.
Whether you’re a consultant, entrepreneur, or a small business owner, this crash course breaks it all down—simple, practical, and actionable. Includes live demos, real brand case studies, and tools to get started today.
Your future in digital starts here. Let AI work for you—not replace you.

It's Official - The CMMC Final Rule is Here! CMMC is NOT optional, and the clock is ticking!
2026-09-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
9/10/26
Phase I Enforcement Is Active. Every day you delay puts your contracts—and revenue—at risk.
CMMC is NOT optional, and the clock is ticking!
The countdown to certification has officially begun, and now is the time to take action.
Join us for an exclusive, highly informative webinar where we will break down the latest CMMC stipulations as prescribed by the Department of Defense. This is your chance to get clear, actionable insights on the rule’s impact on contractors and the path ahead.
We will dissect the details and clear the air on all the rumors swirling around the recent changes.
Here is what we will cover:
1. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in 2026 – What’s new and what’s here to stay?
2. The Enforcement Timeline – How soon will enforcement begin, and what does that mean for you?
3. Scoping is Everything – Do it correctly the first time
4. Immediate Action Steps for Contractors – What you should be doing right now to stay compliant and get ready for Certification.
5. CMMC s more than just certification – compliance means resilience and sustainability. We will explore the “maturity” in CMMC.
This is not just another “CMMC overview.”
We will dive deep into what the Final Rule means for you, when enforcement kicks off, and—most importantly—how you can get your business ready TODAY. Don’t miss this opportunity to cut through the noise and get the clarity you need to stay ahead of the curve.
Time is ticking—reserve your spot now and accelerate your compliance journey before the deadline! Are you ready?

Lean Manufacturing – Introduction to Pull Kanban Systems – North
2026-09-15 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
9/15/26
About Course:
In this course, participants will receive an introduction to Pull /Kanban Systems, and the class will apply the learned Pull / Kanban principles to a specified area in the company.
This class will define a six-step methodology to implement Pull/Kanban Material Systems. In addition, attendees will see the concepts in practice in repetitive and non-repetitive, as well as seasonal demand applications.
Attendees will learn to set-up point-of-use material storage, interface pull systems with existing planning systems, and set lot sizes based on capacity, not economic order quantity theory.
Participants will experience firsthand the benefits of implementing Pull / Kanban systems, which include: simplified processes, fewer stock-outs, less inventory, lower space requirements, higher productivity and greater flexibility in a specific area of the business.

Food Safety - FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Course - North
2026-09-15 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
9/15, 9/17, 9/18
About Course:

FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Course
The FSPCA (Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance) Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) Version 2.0 training course is an updated curriculum designed to train individuals as Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI). It’s recognized by the FDA and covers the latest regulations and advancements in food safety. This training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to develop and implement food safety plans, manage hazards, and ensure compliance with FSMA requirements.
By the end of the training course, participants will be able to oversee or perform the following:

Creating a Preventive Controls Food Safety Plan
Validating preventive controls
Reviewing records for implementation and effectiveness
Reviewing corrective actions
Performing required re-analysis of the Food Safety Plan

The course is designed for:

Managers
Owners
Operators
Quality Control Personnel
Food Safety Personnel

Course Length – 20 Hours

Frontline Workforce: ESL for Manufacturing – North
2026-09-15 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
9/15/26
This course will cover the modules below which focus on high-impact language skills that directly affect daily operations.

Safety First: Emergency & Hazard Communication Focuses on understanding OSHA signage, reporting workplace hazards, and mastering the “language of urgency” to prevent accidents.
The Language of the Shop Floor Terminology for machinery, tools, and materials. Includes reading work orders, technical manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Precision Reporting & Measurements Verbal and written training for reporting production numbers, quality control issues, and basic math/measurement units used in NJ manufacturing.
Team Integration & Soft Skills Basic conversational English for shift handoffs, asking for clarification (the “confirming understanding” loop), and resolving peer-to-peer friction.

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training – Virtual
2026-09-15 12:30 - 16:30 | Online
9/15, 9/17, 9/22, 9/24
About Course:
ISO requires you to conduct internal audits of your own system. Your registrar expects that your internal auditors will become qualified to conduct internal audits. The facilitator will help the Internal Audit Process Leader schedule the audits according to status and importance of your processes and confirm the independence of the auditors involved. The ISO 9001-2015 Internal Auditor Training Class is designed to train your personnel to become qualified and confident to conduct internal audits in a positive, constructive approach consistent with the objectives of your management system and adds value to your business . This class teaches the fundamentals of conducting an end to end process audit and includes a number of workshops/case studies that facilitate the learning process.

Link for meeting will be emailed to all registered guests the day prior to the event.
We must receive your payment prior to the class to guarantee your participation. Payment methods accepted: company check or credit card (Amex, Visa or MasterCard). There will be no refunds for this training.
Space is limited – early registration will ensure your participation!
