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Structured learning modules covering every major aspect of cooperative membership and governance. Start where it makes sense for you.

All course content is educational and informational. It does not constitute legal advice and is not a substitute for professional guidance on specific situations.

Introductory Level

Start Here

These modules assume no prior knowledge. They cover the foundational concepts every cooperative member should understand.

Founding assembly of a new cooperative with members voting
Introductory

What Is a Cooperative?

An overview of the cooperative business model, its seven internationally recognized principles, and how it differs from other forms of business organization.

4 topics All levels
Members signing cooperative founding documents at a formal table
Introductory

Types of Cooperatives in Croatia

Agricultural, worker, consumer, housing, and credit cooperatives each have distinct characteristics. This module maps the landscape of Croatian cooperative types.

5 topics All levels
Cooperative board members reviewing governance documents together
Introductory

Becoming a Member

What does membership in a cooperative actually involve? This module covers how to join, what is expected, and what you gain from membership.

3 topics New members
Intermediate Level

Going Deeper

For members who understand the basics and want to engage more actively with cooperative governance and operations.

Professionals working through cooperative statute drafting at a long table
Intermediate

Founding a Cooperative

From the initial idea to the founding assembly and registration. Understand what must happen, in what order, and what documents are required at each stage.

6 topics Founders
Financial advisor explaining surplus distribution charts to cooperative members
Intermediate

Drafting Cooperative Rules

The statute and internal rules define how your cooperative operates. This module covers what must be included, what can be customized, and how to approach the drafting process.

7 topics Active members
Cooperative members in a formal meeting reviewing financial reports
Intermediate

Member Rights and Obligations

A detailed look at what members are entitled to and what they are responsible for. Covers voting rights, access to information, financial obligations, and exit procedures.

5 topics All members
Advanced Level

For Active Participants

Modules for members involved in governance roles or those navigating complex cooperative decisions.

Senior cooperative board member presenting annual financial review
Advanced

Surplus Distribution in Practice

How cooperative surplus is calculated, what the mandatory allocations are, how patronage dividends work, and what the general assembly must decide.

6 topics Board members
Cooperative administrator explaining fund access procedures to members
Advanced

Cooperative Funds and Reserves

Understanding the mandatory and optional fund structures within a cooperative. What each fund is for, how contributions are made, and when and how members can access them.

5 topics Governance roles
General assembly of cooperative with members voting on key decisions
Advanced

Governance and Decision-Making

How the management board, supervisory board, and general assembly interact. Roles, responsibilities, and the flow of decisions through cooperative governance structures.

8 topics Board members