Welcome to the Arizona OSR Land Co-op Board of Directors Training Program: Operating with Purpose.
This training is designed to prepare you for one of the most important roles in our cooperative: stewarding our community’s mission of self-reliance and sustainable homesteading. As a board member, you’ll help guide the future of our co-op, uphold our values, and ensure our community thrives.
This online course is structured into 13 lessons. Each one includes training information and a quiz. Once completed, you’ll receive certification confirming your readiness to serve.
Before we begin, take a moment to download the four foundational documents. You’ll reference these frequently.
We’re excited to have you with us. Let’s get started–click on the Curriculum tab above.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 15 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Lessons & Quizzes30
- 1.1Lesson 1: Co-op Governance Foundations
- 1.2Quiz 1: Co-op Governance Foundations15 Questions
- 1.3Lesson 2: Legal Structure and Compliance
- 1.4Quiz 2: Legal Structure and Compliance19 Questions
- 1.5Lesson 3: Board Roles and Responsibilities
- 1.6Quiz 3:Board Roles and Responsibilities18 Questions
- 1.7Lesson 4: Running Effective Board Meeting
- 1.8Quiz 4: Running Effective Board Meeting16 Questions
- 1.9Lesson 5: Financial and Operational Oversight
- 1.10Quiz 5: Financial and Operational Oversight16 Questions
- 1.11Lesson 6: Ethics and Community Leadership
- 1.12Quiz 6: Ethics and Community Leadership16 Questions
- 1.13Lesson 7: Working with Members and Community Council
- 1.14Quiz 7: Working with Members and Community Council16 Questions
- 1.15Lesson 8: Articles of Incorporation
- 1.16Quiz 8: Articles of Incorporation25 Questions
- 1.17Lesson 9: Bylaws
- 1.18Quiz 9: Bylaws25 Questions
- 1.19Lesson 10: Membership Agreement
- 1.20Quiz 10: Membership Agreement15 Questions
- 1.21Lesson 11: Proprietary Occupancy Agreement
- 1.22Quiz 11: Proprietary Occupancy Agreement12 Questions
- 1.23Lesson 12: Core Responsibilities of Co‑op Board Members
- 1.24Quiz 12: Core Responsibilities of Co‑op Board Members12 Questions
- 1.25Lesson 13: Duties of Board Officers
- 1.26Quiz 13: Duties of Board Officers12 Questions
- 1.27Lesson 14: Annual Director Checklist
- 1.28Quiz 14: Annual Director Checklist8 Questions
- 1.29Lesson 15: Final Review and Certification
- 1.30Quiz 15: Final Review and Certification9 Questions