UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND COURSES
The following list includes upcoming workshops and courses available that may be pertinent to social economy enterprises serving the English-speaking communities of Québec. The mention of any specific organizations or training opportunities is solely for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement by SEEnet or RDN nor does it imply discrimination against similar organizations or training opportunities not mentioned. If you have questions or if you have opportunities to suggest for inclusion, please reach out to us.
May 6
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
(1 hour)
Free
Virtual
Découvrez l’entrepreneuriat collectif (Discover Collective Entrepreneurship / in French, available in English upon request)
CDRQ
Explore the foundations and opportunities of collective entrepreneurship! Dive into the world of collective entrepreneurship and discover its diverse forms. This webinar will give you an overview of cooperatives and NPOs with revenue-generating activities.
Why collective entrepreneurship?
Collective entrepreneurship is an innovative way of starting a business, based on collaboration and solidarity. By teaming up with others, you can engage in economic activities while pursuing social objectives. These businesses, also known as social economy enterprises, meet the needs of their members and local communities by selling or exchanging goods and services.
What you’ll learn:
- An in-depth understanding of collective entrepreneurship
- The ability to distinguish between the different types of collective enterprise
- A clear analysis to choose the legal form best suited to your project
This webinar is a valuable opportunity to chat with our team and discover how the strength of the group can propel your project to success.
Who should attend?
Anyone with an idea for a project or a project in progress who wants to explore whether collective entrepreneurship is the ideal model for them.
May 13
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
(1 hour)
Free
Virtual
Démarrer votre OBNL avec succès (Successfully Start Your Nonprofit / in French, available in English upon request)
CDRQ
Get ready to launch your successful merchant NPO with our interactive webinar. This information session is designed to provide you with tips, tools, and a clear roadmap for getting started. It’s the perfect opportunity to chat with our experts and get the essential details you need to get started in business.
What you’ll learn:
By the end of this webinar, you’ll be able to:
- Understand the world of merchant NPOs: Discover the distinctive features of these organizations and how they operate.
- Know where to start: Learn the essential initial steps to creating a social economy NPO.
- Use practical tools: Access concrete tools and resources to structure the first stages of your project.
- Prepare for your meeting with the CDRQ team: Be well prepared to work with our specialists if you decide to go ahead with your project.
Who is this webinar for?
This webinar is aimed at anyone interested in collective entrepreneurship, particularly those who are planning to set up an NPO or would like to learn more about this type of organization. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your thinking process or already in the planning stages, this training session will provide you with the keys you need to move forward with confidence.
Join us for this informative and interactive session, and give your project the best chance of success!
May 20
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
(1 hour)
Free
Virtual
Démystifier vos états financiers (Demystify your financial statements / in French, available in English upon request)
CDRQ
How do you familiarize yourself with the financial statements of your collective enterprise?
Understanding the financial statements of your cooperative or NPO is essential to making informed decisions and ensuring the sustainability of your organization. This training course is designed to provide you with the knowledge you need to play your full part in the sustainable development of your collective enterprise.
Your organization’s financial statements: a wealth of strategic information
What are financial statements really for? They give you a crucial overview of your organization’s financial health. Thanks to them, you can identify profitability indicators, assess your liquidity, understand the status of share capital or net assets, and learn the basics of effective asset management.
Take part in our webinar “Demystifying your financial statements” to benefit from the expertise of our specialists and get answers to your questions. At the end of this training, you’ll be better equipped to make strategic decisions while taking financial risks into account.
May 27
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
(1 hour)
Free
Virtual
Découvrez le financement collectif (Discover Collective Financing / in French, available in English upon request)
CDRQ
Understanding collective financing
Launching or developing a collective enterprise requires capital. But do you know where to start when it comes to financing your cooperative or NPO? Do you have the tools you need to convince financial players to support your project? This webinar gives you an overview of the main players in solidarity finance and the steps you need to take to convince them to join your initiative.
Tailor-made financing for your collective projects
Without adequate financing, launching or growing a collective enterprise can be a major challenge. Fortunately, the social economy network offers financial solutions tailored to the specific needs of cooperatives and NPOs, taking into account their particularities and the different phases of their development.
This webinar is a unique opportunity to put your questions directly to our experts. At the end of this training, you’ll be familiar with the main players in solidarity finance and their programs, and you’ll have concrete tools to initiate your financing projects with confidence.
June 10
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
(1 hour)
Free
Virtual
Démarrez votre coopérative avec succès (Successfully Start Your Cooperative / in French, available in English upon request)
CDRQ
Prepare your project
To get your cooperative off to a good start, you need to be prepared. Our team will provide you with tools to support your search for members and to facilitate your first group meetings. You’ll also have everything you need to define your project, find the right partners, and, above all, get your cooperative up and running! Our webinar is the perfect opportunity to ask our team your questions. Following our training, you’ll be fully aware that with the cooperative business model, it’s the strength of the group that makes the difference!
What you’ll learn
- How to properly define and structure your cooperative project
- The best strategies for recruiting and mobilizing members
- Tools and techniques for effectively facilitating your first meetings
- How to choose and enlist key partners for your project
- The essential steps for launching and running your cooperative
Who should attend?
- Anyone interested in entrepreneurship
- Anyone who has a cooperative project in mind and wants to make it a reality
- Potential cooperative partners
Asynchronous
(20 hours + 1 hour coaching)
$270
Virtual
Mécanismes de contrôle en gestion financière (Control Mechanisms in Financial Management/ in French)
CSMO-ÉSAC
Keep an eye on your finances! That, in a nutshell, is the objective of this distance learning course in French on financial management control mechanisms. Funded by the Fonds de développement et de reconnaissance des compétences de la main-d’œuvre (FDRCMO/CPMT) and the Caisse d’économie solidaire, this 20-hour course enables you to put in place a procedure for:
- Establishing effective and efficient control mechanisms (related to financial management, including fraud)
- Maintaining them, while adapting them to the organization’s changing financial situation.
All managers will then have in hand the essential elements for managing their organization’s risks.
Asynchronous
(Around 20 hours + 1 hour email coaching)
$250
Virtual
Gestion financière – OBNL (Financial Management – NPO/ In French)
CSMO-ÉSAC
Decipher your NPO’s financial situation with this flexible, practical training course in French. Lasting around 20 hours, it is designed for anyone responsible for financial management (board member, administrative officer, etc.) and can be taken at the learner’s own pace at a time and place that suit the learner. Video presentations, documentation, knowledge validation questionnaires, and support from a chartered accountant are all on the menu. Topics include financial planning, understanding and analyzing financial statements, and accounting concepts.
What does this distance learning course in financial management consist of? The course comprises 4 modules:
- Accounting practices
- Deciphering your financial statements
- Scrutinize your financial situation
- Plan your finances
Tax aspects are not covered. This is a continuing education course whose main objective is to consolidate and put into practice the financial management knowledge needed to run an organization. This training is asynchronous, in the sense that it does not offer simultaneous communication. The learner is completely autonomous and can therefore follow the course wherever and whenever.
This course is also available for co-ops.
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