New & Updated Training Courses
Berendson Academy is excited to present a new generation of comprehensive training courses created to strengthen cooperative housing education for both board members and residents. Each course combines updated training manuals, engaging instructional videos, detailed PowerPoint presentations, instructor guides, and interactive quizzes—all designed to make learning practical, enjoyable, and effective.
These resources bring cooperative education to life, offering step-by-step lessons that build knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills. Whether you’re new to cooperative housing or an experienced board member seeking to refine your expertise, our goal is to give you the tools and insight needed to lead with purpose and strengthen your community.
Explore our new courses and experience how structured, easy-to-follow training can inspire stronger, more resilient cooperatives.
Professional Training Programs
Our training videos form a core part of the following complete professional courses—each accompanied by manuals, PowerPoints, quizzes, and instructor materials. These are designed for group learning and offered at no cost to cooperatives.
New Board Member Course
- Duration: 6 hours
- Includes: 20 video chapters
- Focus: Governance, leadership, communication, financial oversight, and cooperative law.
Guide to Committees Course
- Duration: 4 hours
- Includes: 12 video chapters
- Focus: Building committees, leadership development, inclusion, and collaboration.
Simplified Rules of Order Course
- Duration: 2 hours
- Focus: Building Simplified Rules of Order helps boards conduct meetings fairly, smoothly, and with confidence.
Guide To Committee Course
Complete Course Package on Flash Drive
Berendson Academy is pleased to offer complete, ready-to-use training course packages conveniently available on a single flash drive—at no cost to you. Each course includes everything needed to teach or participate effectively: the Training Manual, Instructor Manual, Chapter Quizzes, PowerPoint presentation, and integrated video links that play directly from the slides with a single click.
These comprehensive resources are designed for group instruction, allowing cooperatives to host their own board or member training sessions with ease. Each presentation aligns seamlessly with the accompanying materials, creating an interactive learning experience that keeps participants engaged and informed.
To receive your flash drive, simply submit a request through our Contact Page, and we’ll send it directly to you. Staying current has never been simpler—our courses on a single flash drive bring all the tools, guidance, and knowledge of Berendson Academy directly to your cooperative, empowering your team to learn together and succeed together.