In this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of co-operative identity and culture and how to put the principles into action, explore member engagement in a co-operative setting and examine co-operatives as community impact institutions. You will further grow your awareness of the co-operative ecosystem both at local and global levels and have an opportunity to reflect on how your co-operative engages with its wider community and the larger ecosystem. Finally, you will look at co-operative housing challenges, opportunities and the evolving approaches to co-op housing, along with practices and principles that help create healthy co-operatives, communities and workplaces.

Self-directed on demand plus live online:
November 10, 17, 24 & December 1, 2026 | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm EST

Exam: December 13, 2026

Instructor: Erin Hancock