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Board Basics Online Demo

Learn what makes a good board and a good director when it suits your schedule. Try the Board Basics Online Demo now, and begin your adventure in online learning today.

The success of any housing co‑op depends on the co‑op having an effective board of directors. Board Basics gives you the knowledge you need to become an effective board member. Along with the board members of “Vista Co‑op” you’ll learn

  • the difference between governance and management
  • the Core Management Standards
  • the board’s accountability and legal obligations
  • the key elements of a good board meeting
  • how to govern effectively, and
  • the legal basics of being a director.

Board Basics is an in-depth and interactive course and a perfect complement to traditional Board training workshops. You will watch videos, hear audio tips from the “Vista” board members, and get instant feedback from self-checks.

Whether you are thinking of running for your co‑op’s board, are a new director or just want a refresher, Board Basics will give you valuable insight into of one of the most important jobs in a housing co‑op.

Board Basics is available only to CHF Canada members and costs $20 plus the cost of subscription to the Learning Management System. You will have access to the course for three months after you register.

If you are not already a subscriber of CHF Canada’s Learning Management System, become one today. For a low annual fee of $40, as a CHF Canada Learning Management System subscriber, you will have access to Board Basics** and The Co‑op Difference: Online Training in Co‑op Housing Management, as well as over a thousand online courses offered through SkillSoft’s eLibrary.

CHF Canada is offering a discount to co‑ops that want to purchase Board Basics for five or ten directors. If your co‑op purchases Board Basics for five directors CHF Canada will give you a 5% discount on the cost of the subscriptions (a $10 savings). If your co‑op purchases Board Basics for ten directors CHF Canada will give you 10% off the cost of the subscriptions (a $40 savings).

Want to share this information with your board or members? Try our easy to print flyer on Board Basics Online available in black and white and colour.

How to subscribe:

There are three ways to subscribe to CHF Canada’s Learning Management System and register for Board Basics:

Use a credit card.

Group account — CHF Canada can invoice your co‑op or organization directly for the cost of the subscription and Board Basics. Have your co‑op manager contact the Online Learning Administrator to setup your co‑op’s group account.

Bulk purchase — To receive the 5% or 10% discount on subscription fees have your co‑op manager contact the Online Learning Administrator.

Subscribe now.

Already a subscriber to CHF Canada’s Learning Management System?

Register for Board Basics through the Online Learning Catalogue or click on “Board Basics” on the Learning Management System homepage.

*Prices do not include applicable taxes. Tax rates (either GST or HST) are determined by the location of the user.