Training Program
Canadian Programs in Co-operative Studies
Where can I learn more about co-operatives?
One can learn about co-operatives from a variety of sources. Co-operative organisations provide considerable information about themselves, especially through their apex organisations, internationally, nationally, and provincially.
Nasco institute
"The institute is widely recognized as one of the most important training opportunities available to co-op members, directors, staff and managers"
Saint Mary’s Master of Management - Co-operatives and Credit Unions
Saint Mary’s Master of Management - Co-operatives and Credit Unions is an innovative web-based program that brings together, in cyber space, co-op and credit union professionals from around the world to learn how to combine the principles of co-operation with active, aggressive management practices.
CooperationWorks Professional Development Training
This USA based training course provides critical instruction in all aspects of cooperative development to new practitioners in the field. Three days of training sessions address the legal, business, and organizational aspects specific to cooperatives. Those who complete the course can support a cooperative development project from inception through feasibility analysis, incorporation, business planning, membership development and start-up. Participants may enroll in individual sessions. Registration is open to anyone interested in cooperative development.


