Training Program
Training Program
Join our Training Program and become an effective co-op Developper
Co-op development is a challenging process that requires a diverse array of skills.
CoopZone offers two levels of training - an Introduction to Co-op Development for those who wish to understand and support others leading the process, and a two year Advanced Online Program, for those coordinating the process.
Becoming an effective co-op developer requires not just knowledge and creativity, but most of all practice working with many different types of co-ops and their legislation.
This introductory course offers an understanding in the types and roles of co-ops and the basic co-operative development process. This one-year program provides basic information on the development and project management services to new, existing and expanding co-operatives. Participants will learn about the network and resources groups available for a successful co-op development process.
Course Length: 1 year (October to April)
Tuition: $1 500
Tuition includes written resource materials worth approximately $150.
Partial bursaries may be available.
Application deadline : October 3
This two-year program will provide you with advanced skills and information to provide development,facilitation, and project management services to new, existing and expanding co-operatives.
On-line distance education program in a collaborative learning team environment.
Participate in discussions on-line, group conference calls and webinars.
Incorporate the courses into your existing career.
Learn about co-operatives and the development process within your own context. Network with other
practitioners.
Have the benefit of an experienced mentor.
Course Length: 2 years (October to May)
Tuition: $2 900 per year
Tuition includes written resource materials worth approximately $150.
Partial bursaries may be available.
Application deadline: October 3
Instructors are great, and the mentoring system gives me the chance to have hours of one-on-one time with an expert in my desired field.
I had such a good talk with him (Marty Frost) and next week we are discussing governance, I can't wait. It is wonderful that I have been able to connect with the coopzone people. Thanks for your support in all of this.
CoopZone has a good Training Program for it brings people of different backgrounds together to share and learn lessons from each other on cooperative development. The program is indeed training the next generation of co-op developers in Canada and across the world. The current cohort of participants/students are diverse from 7 different countries and this brings a wealth of experience from across the globe. The training program is cost-effective for each student who studies from his or her home country. I like the training because of continuous self-assessment and training, in consultation with my mentor. The mentor is accountable to each student assigned to him or her by ensuring that the training program complies with all the competency gaps that the student may have, and there is no compromise on deliverables. There is transparency in the feedback during the zoom meetings and freedom of expression when discussing with fellow students, facilitators and mentors. The training facilitators give an opportunity to each participant to ask questions relevant to his or her country in regard to cooperative development and this is possible because of the flexibility of the facilitators. The program allows the students to access the best network of cooperative developers in the world at zero cost. The training methodology is awesome because it is participatory and inclusive. The training materials shared are comprehensive and practical enough to address each country's cooperative issues. The cooperative training and delivery of training materials are friendly and cost effective to the students. Finally, the CoopZone is an excellent and enriching training program for it imparts skills and knowledge to the participants across the globe.
One hour webinars are offered to introduce the courses at a time convenient for you.
To set an appointment or to learn more about the program, please contact, Meg Ronson at: courses@coopzone.coop