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 8 modules. Each one includes a short video or reading, followed by interactive activities or quizzes. 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.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 12 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Lessons & Quizzes23
- 1.1Lesson 1: Co-op Governance Foundations
- 1.2Quiz #11 Question
- 1.3Lesson 2: Legal Structure and Compliance
- 1.4Quiz #21 Question
- 1.5Lesson 3: Board Roles and Responsibilities
- 1.6Quiz #31 Question
- 1.7Lesson 4: Running Effective Board Meeting
- 1.8Quiz #41 Question
- 1.9Lesson 5: Financial and Operational Oversight
- 1.10Quiz #51 Question
- 1.11Lesson 6: Ethics and Community Leadership
- 1.12Quiz #61 Question
- 1.13Lesson 7: Working with Members and Community Council
- 1.14Quiz #71 Question
- 1.15Lesson 8: Articles of Incorporation
- 1.16Quiz #816 Questions
- 1.17Lesson #9: Bylaws
- 1.18Quiz #925 Questions
- 1.19Lesson #10: Membership Agreement
- 1.20Quiz #1015 Questions
- 1.21Lesson 11: Proprietary Occupancy Agreement
- 1.22Quiz #1112 Questions
- 1.23Lesson 9: Final Review and Certification