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Certificate in Co-operative Governance and Professional Development

Introduction

The Certificate in Co-operative Governance and Professional Development aims to provide essential knowledge and skills development to support and progress participants through the representative structures of their co-operative organisation.  

Aims and Objectives

The programme aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to play a meaningful role in their co-operative organisation and advance their collective interests within the agri-food sector.

Who Should Attend?

Tailored specifically for those currently in or seeking more involvement in their cooperative.

Why Choose this Diploma?

This programme provides a complementary set of modules which allow the participants to explore topics such as co-operative principles, capability in corporate governance, member engagement and advocacy, personal effectiveness, communication skills, and leadership.

Programme Delivery

This Certificate facilitates individuals who wish to study part time and integrate their studies with their careers and/or farming or other commitments, as well as incorporate their working experience into an accredited learning process. 
 
The course will run between October and April and will avoid peak times in February and early March. 
 
It will consist of 3 workshops prior to Christmas (a total of 5 days) and will follow a similar format from January to April. Topics will be delivered with practical lectures, downloadable self-paced course material, and learning activities.
 
Applied assignments will be completed by each participant. There are no formal end of year written examinations. 

Cost and Funding

This programme is run for Tirlán Co-operative members and is partially funded through the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS). For further information, please contact:
 
Anna Daly, Member Relations Manager, Tirlán
 
or 
 
Dr Amy-Jane Troy, FITU Manager, University College Cork

Food Industry Training Unit

University College Cork , Western Road, Cork

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