Foundations of Worker Cooperatives Course
Learn how to build, govern, and sustain a worker-owned cooperative from the ground up. This course covers democratic governance, cooperative finance, legal formation, and member systems in practical depth. Whether you're starting a new cooperative or strengthening an existing one, you'll gain the tools to make it work.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course gives you a complete foundation in worker cooperative structure and management. You will learn how to design democratic governance systems, draft bylaws, and run effective member meetings. You will understand cooperative-specific financial statements, patronage dividends, and internal capital accounts. The course also covers legal formation, tax treatment, and employment compliance for worker-owned businesses. You will build membership onboarding programs, compensation frameworks, and long-term strategic plans. By the end, you will be equipped to launch, manage, or convert a business to worker ownership with confidence.
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Develop skills
- Democratic Governance Design: Build and manage voting structures that keep every member empowered.
- Cooperative Finance Management: Calculate patronage dividends and maintain accurate member capital accounts.
- Legal Formation Navigation: Select the right legal entity and file all required cooperative formation documents.
- Equity Policy Development: Audit pay practices and create transparent compensation systems for worker-owners.
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