Fundamentals of Worker Cooperative Development

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This course offers a survey of topics that every worker cooperative developer should know. Each chapter has a short video on key ideas, case studies from the field, and tools to use in your own development work. The first three chapters are free to view, and the rest are available for $100. If your organization is a member of the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives, you can access the course for free. Email [email protected] for the discount code.

For more information on the course, please contact Rebecca Bauen at [email protected]. Finally, please read the terms of use before starting.


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The School for Democratic Management
The School for Democratic Management

The School for Democratic Management equips organizations with tools to unlock talent, distribute leadership, and foster a collaborative workplace culture rooted in democratic principles. Our courses, created by seasoned managers of successful employee-owned companies and expert consultants, are concise, intensive, and practically oriented, offering actionable lessons to align workplace values with best practices. Built around four core elements—financial return, information sharing, power sharing, and human development—we help businesses create environments where participation drives success, employees share in rewards, and leadership is truly collaborative.


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When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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