The National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) successfully completed the virtual ISO 9001:2015 Recertification Audit conducted by SOCOTEC Certification Philippines, Inc on 11 November 2021.

Aside from the conduct of the Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) Program, the certification now covers the research process.

SOCOTEC auditors also assessed the NDCP top management and internal quality audit, as well as the support processes, which include human resource and training, general services, information and communications technology, procurement, library, and documented information.

During the closing meeting, SOCOTEC auditors recognized the leadership on its commitment for the continuing implementation of the NDCP Quality Management System (QMS) and recommended the NDCP for ISO 9001:2015 recertification.

The NDCP first received its ISO 9001:2015 certification on 12 December 2018.