The Co-operative Management Certificate Program is a 6-month co-operative learning experience with three key components: core e-learning modules and sector-specific e-learning modules, webinar sessions, and face-to-face intensive sessions. The Program is supplemented by ongoing contact with students and education resources throughout the entire 6-month program.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED.

Download the 2012 CMC Program brochure from the link at right.  Application instructions are found on the last past. APPLY NOW!  The deadline to apply is MARCH 20, 2012. Payment is not required when submitting your application.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The ground-breaking CMC Program has been tailor-made for co-operative managers, board members and sector leaders, and others with a strong interest in the co-operative business enterprise model. It has been developed by On Co-op and co-operative sector leaders and stakeholders, inpartnership with the Schulich School of Business at York University. The third cohort begins in May 2012 and runs until December 2012 - with access to the e-learning modules being given to students in March 2012.

The Program combines electronic learning with six days of face-to-face-learning sessions.  There are two assignments plus numerous opportunities for feedback, networking and peer-to-peer learning.  Over the six-month period, the time commitment is not onerous - most e-learning modules take about seven-ten hours each to complete, and there are two formal assignments which take about ten hours each.  Students are required to attend three 2-day intensive sessions in person at Schulich School of Business/York University.

E-LEARNING. The e-learning concept allows adult learners to continue with their day to day lives while gaining a practical working knowledge of the Ontario co-operative sector, and developing co-operative and management knowledge and tools. A series of six facilitated webcasts also provides support for material learned during the e-modules and fosters a deeper peer-learning network. E-learning modules are computer-based and are accessible from any computer with internet capabilities, while the webcasts also require a phone line for conversing.

FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING. Six days of face-to-face intensive sessions present students with enriched content not found in the e-learning modules. The intensives—held in residence at Schulich School of Business in Toronto, Ontario—also deepen and reinforce the knowledge that has been learned in the e-modules, and bring the group together for networking, sharing and long-lasting collaborations. The cost of accommodation and meals are included in the Program registration fee.

GOALS FOR THE CMC PROGRAM INCLUDE:

• To provide you with pertinent knowledge and information about the co-operative sector in areas such as governance, membership development, legislation, financing and co-op development
• To develop critical thinking, management and leadership skills
• To assist you in the development of your career
• To develop alliances and partnerships with sector colleagues

TIMELINE AND COSTS - THIRD COHORT (2012)

• Registration deadline:  March 20, 2012
• Payment due in full:  March 26, 2012
• Start of Program (online access to e-modules) – March 26, 2012
• Intensive Modules – May 24-26, 2012; September 20-22, 2012; November 29 - December 1, 2012. (These Intensives are mandatory, and are held in residence at the Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto)
• Webcasts - scheduled for: April 14, 2012, May 12, June 16, September 15, October 13, and November 17, 2012.
• Graduation – December 1, 2012 (guests/friends may attend the graduation ceremony) 

COST: The Co-operative Management Certificate Program includes seven e-learning modules, three Intensive two-day classroom sessions (including meals and accommodation), up to six webinars, reading materials/course packs and other Program resources. Cost for the third cohort is $3,950.00 plus HST.

ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION

The CMC Program is designed for those working for, governing, or develoing credit unions and co-operatives of all types and sizes.  Those interested in co-operatives or those who are not based in Ontario will also find value in the Program. 

• Admission is open to all applicants.  There are no prior academic requirements.
• You are asked to submit a statement of interest (no longer than two pages) detailing your history in the co-operative sector, your personal learning and organizational goals swith respect to this program, and providing evidence of your managment and leadership roles.
• You will also be asked to provide a current resume, biography or CV.
• A maximum of 25 applicants will be accepted into this cohort based on their experience, interest and commitment. 
• Full details are contained in the CMC program brochure and application.

The CMC Program is the only leadership & management program in Ontario devoted specifically to the co-operative business model.