Co-op Development Training Program
Starting September, 2011
Information Session
July 8, 2011
Agenda
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Introductions
Foundations Course
Advanced Course I
Advanced Course II
Learning Strategy
Mentoring
Tuition and Bursaries
Questions
Foundations Course
Part I - Section 1
Introduction to the Co-operative
Movement and Co-op Development
• Module 1.1 History and Benefits
• Module 1.2 Structure of the Co-op Movement
• Module 1.3 Co-op Development
Foundations Course
Part I - Section 2
Co-operative Basics
• Module 2.1 Co-op Identity and Principles
• Module 2.2 Co-op Structure
• Module 2.3 Legal Framework – Acts,
Regulations, Articles, Bylaws, and Policies
Foundations Course
Part I - Section 3
Personal Behaviour, Networks and Skills
• Module 3.1 Professional Behaviour Ethic
• Module 3.2 Networks and Resources
• Module 3.3 Information Technology (IT)
Foundations Course
Part II - Section 4
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Facilitation, Leadership, Team Building and
Training
Module 4.1 Communication Skills
Module 4.2 Facilitations Skills
Module 4.3 Negotiation, Conflict Resolution
Module 4.4 Adult Education and Training
Module 4.5 Financial, Social, and
Environmental Accounting Knowledge
Foundations Course
Part II - Section 5
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Co-op Enterprise Assessment, Planning and
Implementation
Module 5.1 Co-op Feasibility Evaluation
Module 5.2 Co-op Enterprise Planning
Module 5.3 Project Management
Module 5.4 Co-op Financing
Module 5.5 Diagnostic and Problem-Solving
Foundations Course
Outcomes
The participant will have an understanding of:
• The benefits, basic characteristics and types of cooperatives that address people’s needs & aspirations;
• The co-op development process and the roles of the
potential members and development facilitators;
• The professional and ethical responsibilities of cooperative development facilitators;
• The basic facilitation skills required to assist a group to
engage in creating a co-operative; and
• The skills required to complete an early stage assessment
of the potential for success of a new co-operative,
including a basic financial analysis and breakeven.
Advanced Course 1
Section 1
The Co-operative Movement: Benefits,
Values and Structure
• Module 1.1 History and Benefits
• Module 1.2 Structure of the Co-op
Movement
• Module 1.3 Co-op Identity and Principles
Advanced Course 1
Section 2
The Co-operative as an Adaptable
Enterprise
• Module 2.1 The Co-operative Structure
• Module 2.2 Adapting Co-op Development
• Module 2.3 Bylaws, Regulation &
Governance
Advanced Course 1
Section 3
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Individual Behaviour & Skills
Module 3.1 Professional Behaviour Ethic.
Module 3.2 Networks and Resources.
Module 3.3 Information Technology.
Module 3.4 Diagnostic & ProblemSolving.
Advanced Course 1
Outcomes
The participant will be able to:
• Communicate the importance of community economics
& social capital & the effectiveness of co-ops within
local & global contexts.
• Articulate the roles of the national apex co-operative
organizations, & their relationship with the regions & be
aware of co-op sector sources for financial support.
• Explain the Statement of Co-op Identity, Values and
Principles and how they are manifested in different
forms of co-operatives.
Advanced Course 1
Outcomes
The participant will able to:
• Adapt the co-op structure and development process to
different types of co-operatives & circumstances.
• Be cognizant of key ethical and professional standards.
• Access and share key co-op development resources and
information.
• Determine & use appropriate communication tools.
• Facilitate problem-solving sessions.
Advanced Course 2
Section 4
Communication, Facilitation, Training & Team
Building
• Module 4.1 Communication Skills
• Module 4.2 Facilitation Skills
• Module 4.3 Negotiation, Conflict Resolution &
Brokering
• Module 4.5 Adult Education and Training
• Module 4.5 Financial, Social, & Environmental
Accounting Knowledge
Advanced Course 2
Section 5
Co-op Enterprise Assessment, Planning
and Implementation
• Module 5.1 Co-op Feasibility Evaluation
• Module 5.2 Co-op Enterprise Planning
• Module 5.3 Project Management
• Module 5.4 Co-op Financing
Advanced Course 2
Outcomes
The participant will be able to:
• Communicate complex and subtle concepts in a cogent
and clear manner in plain language.
• Facilitate the development of effective teams.
• Facilitate meetings that encourage full participation,
promote mutual understanding, foster inclusive solutions
and teach new thinking skills.
• Explain the different types of decision-making options &
facilitate a group’s discussion on what approach to use.
• Explain and use the process of using controversy as a
source of generating creative solutions that work to build
consensus around desired outcomes.
Advanced Course 2
Outcomes
The participant will able to:
• Explain the ongoing role of learning for co-op members
in the co-op development process.
• To organize, facilitate, guide and coach learning as a
means to accomplish co-op development milestones.
• Assist in implementing a basic financial, environment &
social accounting system and explain their importance
for transparent governance and effective management.
• Complete a feasibility study and business plan.
• Develop a financing plan & facilitate its implementation.
• Develop and implement project management processes
for different types of co-operatives.
Learning Strategy
This training programs seeks to engage, inform,
and challenge you through:
• Self-directed study using online learning
modules
• Online discussion forums
• Webinars
• Teleconference discussion forums
• Individual and Team Assignments
• Personal mentoring
Mentoring
• Personal mentoring is a key aspect of the
programs.
• Each participant will be assigned a mentor.
• Mentoring sessions will occur at least once a
month or more frequently as agreed upon by the
mentor and mentee.
• The mentoring session will be guided by the
template and brief reports filed by the mentor
with the course director.
Bursaries
• Bursaries for up to 50% of the course will be available
through an application process.
• The criteria will be based upon financial need and an
assessment of the participant’s commitment to activity
engaging in the provision of co-op development services.
• The number and amount of the bursaries will depend
upon the current CZ fund-raising campaign and the
number of students that register.
• Bursaries will be confirmed by the last week of August.
Questions?