The British Academy for Training and Development offers this training program titled “Advanced Cooperative Development Program”. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of institutions and entrepreneurs who seek to establish constructive cooperation and effective teamwork as fundamental pillars for achieving community and economic growth.

In light of the rapid changes occurring worldwide, cooperative associations have become one of the most important developmental tools contributing to sustainable development and creating realistic, long-term job opportunities. This program aims to empower participants to establish and manage effective cooperative associations, equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to develop cooperative projects that become profitable over the long term.

The program focuses on building the practical capacities of entrepreneurs by addressing the legal and organizational aspects of cooperatives, participatory leadership skills, and resource and project management. This contributes to creating a collaborative working environment that enables real economic opportunities and supports community innovation.

Who Should Attend?

• Entrepreneurs wishing to establish sustainable cooperative associations.

• Current cooperative members seeking to develop their administrative and organizational skills.

• Representatives of government institutions and development organizations interested in supporting cooperative work.

• Individuals working in local development and economic empowerment fields.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand the professional and developmental foundations of cooperative associations.

• Acquire the necessary skills to establish and manage successful cooperatives.

• Enhance the ability to design and implement profitable and sustainable cooperative projects.

• Develop leadership and collective management skills within a cooperative work environment.

• Support cooperative initiatives as an effective means of creating jobs and developing communities.

• Concept and Importance of Cooperative Development

  • Definition of cooperative development and its social and economic foundations.

  • The difference between individual development and community development.

  • The role of cooperatives in supporting local communities.

• Legal and Regulatory Environment for Cooperative Associations

  • Legal and regulatory frameworks governing cooperatives.

  • Basic requirements for establishing a cooperative association.

  • Types of cooperatives according to activity and specialization.

• Stages of Establishing a Cooperative Association

  • Steps to establish an association from idea to registration.

  • Forming the founding body and drafting the bylaws.

  • Licenses and relevant official authorities.

• Entrepreneurial Skills for Cooperative Initiatives

  • Entrepreneurial thinking and planning for community initiatives.

  • Leadership and motivation skills within cooperatives.

  • Enhancing initiative and shared responsibility.

• Governance and Management of Cooperative Associations

  • Effective administrative and organizational structures.

  • Distribution of roles and responsibilities among members.

  • Internal control and collective decision-making mechanisms.

• Human Resource Management in Cooperatives

  • Selecting and training cooperative staff.

  • Building a culture of teamwork.

  • Motivating members and enhancing their commitment.

• Financial Management of Cooperative Associations

  • Preparing budgets and financial plans.

  • Available funding sources for cooperatives.

  • Principles of accounting and financial transparency.

• Cooperative Marketing

  • Marketing strategies tailored to cooperative associations.

  • Building cooperative institutional identity.

  • Reaching local and regional markets.

• Designing and Implementing Cooperative Projects

  • Identifying priority community needs.

  • Preparing a project plan and conducting feasibility analysis.

  • Implementation mechanisms and progress tracking.

• Creating Jobs through Cooperative Projects

  • Linking cooperative projects to self-employment and collective employment.

  • How cooperatives create local economic value.

  • Successful models of job opportunities that emerged from cooperatives.

• Sustainability and Profitability in Cooperative Projects

  • Concepts of economic and social sustainability.

  • How to transform a cooperative project into a profitable activity.

  • Ensuring long-term continuity of cooperative activity.

• Risk Analysis and Challenges

  • Common challenges in managing cooperative associations.

  • How to anticipate and address risks.

  • Preparedness for economic and social changes.

• Strategic Partnerships and Networking

  • Building alliances with government bodies and civil society.

  • Networking with other cooperatives to exchange expertise.

  • Funding and support opportunities from international entities.

• The Role of Cooperatives in Local Development

  • How cooperatives contribute to community development.

  • Local community participation in decision-making.

  • The impact of cooperatives in reducing unemployment.

• Evaluation and Monitoring of Cooperatives and Cooperative Projects

  • Tools for measuring institutional and developmental performance.

  • Achievement reports and indicators of social impact.

  • Improving performance based on results and feedback.

• Future Action Plan for Entrepreneurs

  • Formulating a vision and development plan for the association or project.

  • Preparing a short- and medium-term action plan.

  • Practical steps to launch after the end of the training program.