Training for co-operatives
Expert training for co-operatives, including governance, finance, HR, director training and secretary training. Browse upcoming courses or ask us about bespoke in-house training. Contact: [email protected]
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Training: Essential co-op director – September 2026
Organised by Co-operatives UK
This training has sold out. Dane Pollard from Co‑operatives UK’s Advice Team delivers this online training on Wednesday 9 September from 10am to 12.30pm.
Wednesday 09 September 2026
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Training: Community Shares Finance Guide - managing community share capital
Content by Community Shares
Organised by Co-operatives UK
A session for societies using community shares capital to understand their legal responsibilities, and how to manage their members financial investments.
Thursday 10 September 2026
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Training: Co-op secretary II: Putting your learning into practice - September 2026
Organised by Co-operatives UK
Join Dane Pollard and Zena King from Co‑operatives UK for this in-person training on Thursday 24 September 2025 from 10am to 4pm in Manchester.
Thursday 24 September 2026
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Introduction to Consent-Based Decision Making with Sociocracy (Outlandish)
Join this free, in-person taster session from Outlandish, which is an accessible introduction to the principles and processes behind sociocratic decision-making.
Thursday 24 September 2026
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Training: Essential co-op risk - September 2026
Organised by Co-operatives UK
Join Claire Dalton from Co‑operatives UK for this online training on Tuesday 29 September at 10am to 12.00pm.
Tuesday 29 September 2026
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Training: HR overview for co-operatives - October 2026
Organised by Co-operatives UK
Join Kate Fielding and Gary Morrison from Co‑operatives UK for this online training on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 October 2026 from 9.30am to 1pm (both days).
Tuesday 06 October 2026
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Training: Effective Member Engagement (Post-share offer)
Organised by Co-operatives UK
A session to explore effective member engagement after a community share offer has completed.
Wednesday 07 October 2026
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Mock employment tribunal – October 2026
Organised by Co-operatives UK
This engaging, immersive mock employment tribunal will give attendees a practical understanding of the process - with the option to take part in the role-play. A must for anyone involved in HR for…
Tuesday 13 October 2026
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Training: Community Shares - An Introduction
Content by Community Shares
Organised by Co-operatives UK
A session for all, to build understanding of community shares as a funding option to build and grow community co-ops.
Wednesday 04 November 2026
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Training: An introduction to risk in the boardroom - November 2026
Organised by Co-operatives UK
Join Claire Dalton from Co‑operatives UK for this online training on Thursday 5 November from 10am to 12.30pm.
Thursday 05 November 2026
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Training: Understanding your co‑op’s finances - November 2026
Organised by Co-operatives UK
Join Andrew Woodcock from Co-op Culture and Acorn Co-op Support for this online training on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 November 2026 from 9.30am to 1.30pm (both days).
Tuesday 17 November 2026
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Practitioners Forum 2026 – book your place
Content by Practitioners Forum
Organised by Co-operatives UK
Our biggest learning and development day for co-operatives, Practitioners Forum takes place on Thursday 26 November in Manchester city centre.
Thursday 26 November 2026
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Training: Essential co-op director – December 2026
Organised by Co-operatives UK
Join Dane Pollard from Co‑operatives UK’s Advice Team for this online training on Wednesday 2 December from 10am to 12.30pm.
Wednesday 02 December 2026