Become a Partner

WE COLLABORATE TO ACHIEVE THE GREATEST IMPACT FOR COMMUNITIES
If you organization is interested in establishing a partnership with the Co-op Business School, please read below and contact us. If you are interested in being a CBS instructor, please use the Contact form.
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Why partner with us?
NCBA CLUSA’s international goal is to alleviate poverty through social and economic empowerment. Our values-based, dynamic organization is a globally recognized leader in organizing and equipping people to realize their own development goals. Our advantage is our track record: With more than 100 years of experience, NCBA CLUSA has supported communities empowering themselves in over 85 countries around the world since 1953.
Partner with us
Connect with thousands of students globally
Teach, guide and grow with our students
Help create strong businesses in emerging markets
Access tailor-made support systems and digital tools
Promote your organization and its services
Organize and co-organize events and courses of local or international scope
Co-create diagnostics and digital resources
Reach larger audiences more effectively
Ensure that more people and organizations benefit from CBS services

who can partner with us?

Public entity
Cooperative organization
Educational institution
Financial institution
Social Impact Business
NGO

Meet our current partners around the globe

Centro Universitario de Izabal de la Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

Instituto Nacional de Cooperativas – INACOP

Inspección General de Cooperativas – INGECOP

Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales – FLACSO Guatemala

Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego – MIDAGRI

International Co-operative Business Education Consortium

What you can contribute

Together we can help cooperatives and different organizations grow with their communities
Expand the audience reach of CBS services
Increase the offer of CBS services
Contribute to the quality of existing CBS services
Provide resources to expand CBS' audience and services
Partner with us

How can you become a partner?

Step 1
Fill the form bellow
Step 2
Schedule a coordination meeting
Step 3
Define cooperation aggreement
Step 4
Sign partnership

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Frequently asked questions

Does the course cost anything and how can I pay for it?

The course is completely free of charge and no fee is required. The scholarship is provided by the USDA and USAID to participate in SBC training programs. To obtain a scholarship, simply apply to the scholarship program available.

How can I apply for a Scholarship?

The course is completely free of charge and no fee is required. The scholarship is provided by the USDA and USAID to participate in SBC training programs. To obtain a scholarship, simply apply to the scholarship program available.

What are the requirements to receive a scholarship?

Generally, to apply for a scholarship, you must complete an application form provided during the registration process. To be eligible, you must be registered on the CBS platform.

Are there any restrictions to participate in the course?

In most cases, there are no restrictions, unless the course is geared towards a specialized subject, such as accounting, agriculture, commerce, etc.

How long does the course last?

The duration of the course will vary depending on the amount of time the scholarship recipient dedicates to the course, but it is generally estimated that it can be completed in approximately one month.

How will I access the course material?

The course material will be available for download in the Virtual Classroom. In addition, in the Resources section of the Platform, you will be able to access various resources for reading, consultation and applications.

Will certificates be awarded upon completion of the course?

Certificates will be awarded only to those who have satisfactorily completed all the activities of the modules that make up the course and who have the corresponding certificates.

What is expected of course participants?

Participants are expected to perform the assigned activities, attend the scheduled sessions to resolve doubts, interact in the discussions or community forums and comply with the established rules of conduct.

What are the scheduled hours of operation?

Scheduled office hours are scheduled times when instructors or tutors will be available to answer questions, receive projects, provide follow-up and offer additional information or new courses to scholarship recipients.

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