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Develops essential skills for the preparation and management of the Education Committee's Annual Work Plan.

Functions and Attributions of the Education Committee

Comprende la estructura y principios del modelo cooperativo, conoce las atribuciones y responsabilidades del Comité de Educación, diseña planes educativos con objetivos, actividades, cronogramas, presupuestos e indicadores, y prepara su presentación y validación ante el Consejo de Administración y la Asamblea General.

  • Certificate of completion
  • 100% online course
  • Level Intermediate
  • More than 8* hours of content
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Understand the structure and principles of the cooperative model, know the attributions and responsibilities of the Education Committee, design educational plans with objectives, activities, schedules, budgets, and indicators, and prepare their presentation and validation before the Board of Directors and the General Assembly.

The Education Committee's Annual Work Plan allows cooperatives to plan, organize, and execute their educational programs in a structured manner, defining objectives, activities, budgets, and indicators that strengthen member training and institutional development. Additionally, it facilitates accountability and the integration of the plan into the cooperative's general budget, ensuring compliance with established regulations.

¿A quién esta dirigido?

  • Board of Directors
  • Education Committee
  • Profile:
  • Secondary-level studies
  • Experience in cooperative business (3 years)
  • Basic computer or smartphone skills
  • Knowledge of and/or familiarity with digital platforms
  • Access to cellular networks and internet

What will you learn?

Identify the structure, bodies, and principles of the Guatemalan cooperative model and its impact on cooperative education.
Publicize the organization, attributions, and responsibilities of the Education Committee (integration, election, mandate, and clear functions).
Design a complete Annual Work Plan (objectives, activities, budget, schedule, and indicators) in accordance with what is established in the regulations and the needs of each represented institution.
Prepare and prepare the plan for its presentation before the Board of Directors and inclusion in the annual budget (considering the education reserve).

Course sessions

1
Step 1
Introduction to the Cooperative Model

You'll learn:

Review with participants the organizational structure of the cooperative and the cooperative principles that promote education in cooperatives.

2
Step 2
Education Committee: Structure, Roles, and Regulations

You'll learn:

Learn in detail the structure, mandate, roles, and obligations of the Education Committee according to legal regulations and bylaws.

3
Step 3
Structure of the Annual Work Plan

You'll learn:

Teach the minimum and mandatory structure of the Plan (SMART objectives, goals, activities, timeline, responsible parties, budget, indicators).

4
Step 4
Presentation, Validation and Monitoring of Plans

You'll learn:

Prepare the formal presentation of the plan before the Board and Assembly; define indicators for accountability and demonstrate effectiveness of spending.

Roberto Pérez López

Oficina Subregional III - 1

Zacapa - INACOP

Yoselyn Morales Monroy

Oficina Subregional VI-1

Quetzaltenango - INACOP

Wolferl René Obando

Subregional VIII-1

Poptún, Petén - INACOP

Manuel Contreras

Director Escuela de Empresas Cooperativas - NCBA CLUSA

Dayana Cabrera

Escuela de Empresas Cooperativas - CBS

Coordinadora Operativa

Completion

Obtendrás el certificado de reconocimiento al completar satisfactoriamente las actividades prácticas del curso, participar activamente en todas las sesiones y presentar un Plan de Trabajo Anual del Comité de Educación estructurado, viable y alineado con la normativa cooperativa.

What is the purpose of the Education Committee's Annual Work Plan for cooperatives?

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Frequently asked questions

The course is completely free and there are no fees to pay. The scholarship is provided by USDA and USAID to participate in CBS training programs. To get a scholarship, you just need to request it through the available scholarship program.

To get a scholarship, you just need to request it through the available scholarship program.

Generally, to request a scholarship you fill out an application form provided during enrollment or, if you are already registered on the CBS platform, you can click "Request classroom access" on each course page — just make sure you are signed in to see it. To gain access, you must be registered on the CBS platform.

In most cases there are no restrictions, unless the course targets a specialized topic such as accounting, agriculture, trade, etc.

The course Functions and Attributions of the Education Committee runs for 8 hours spread across 2 weeks.

The course material will be available for download in the Virtual Classroom. In addition, in the Platform Resources section you can access various reading, reference and application resources.

Certificates are only granted to those who have satisfactorily completed all the activities of the modules that make up the course.

Participants must complete the assigned activities, attend the scheduled sessions to resolve questions, engage in community discussions or forums, and follow the established rules of conduct.

The scheduled office hours are calendared spaces where instructors or tutors are available to answer questions, receive projects, provide follow-up, and offer additional information or new courses to scholarship recipients.