Three online learning modules launched for coop leaders in Canada
OTTAWA, May 26, 2024 - The National Education Committee has launched three brand new eLearning modules to support staff and Boards of Directors in governing and managing their cooperatives effectively.
The National Education Committee is a group of representatives from cooperative housing federations and associations across Canada. They are working together, demonstrating Cooperation among Cooperatives, to meet the education needs of housing coop staff and managers, boards, coop members, and members of the public interested in coop housing.
To meet the need for accessible, high-quality online education for coop Boards of Directors and coop staff and managers, more on-demand courses will be available through this online learning platform.
The eLearning platform is for individuals to learn about key issues related to coop housing that complement other in-person and group learning. Modules are self-paced, meaning learners move through the content when it is convenient for them and at their own pace. Some modules take only 10 or 20 minutes to complete, while others are longer for more in-depth learning.
Three new modules are:
Keeping ahead of the storm: fulfilling your legal duties as a Board Director
This short, interactive module is for anyone interested in learning about the legal duties of co-operative housing Boards of Directors. You will learn key terms, what the legal duties of Board Directors are, how to abide by them, and more.
Personal information protection
This module is designed to help housing coop Board Directors and managers understand how to treat personal information in a way that respects privacy law, particularly recognising that personal information is sometimes necessary for Boards of Directors to make decisions in the best interest of the coop.
Taking effective meeting minutes
This microlearning module is designed to provide coop housing staff and Boards of Directors with the knowledge to take accurate, legal minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors. You will learn how to capture the important points of a meeting in a concise and legally-appropriate way.
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