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Overview

This online course focuses on the importance of technology planning by examining today's emerging technologies using four questions: What will the technology do for the membership? What will it do for the business of the cooperative? Is it cost effective? How well will it integrate with existing systems? This course explores a wide variety of technologies; the role of management versus the board in technology planning and strategies to get the most out of technology investments.

KEY TOPICS

  • ​Strategic technology issues
  • The new technology landscape
  • Technology in the modern cooperative
  • The board's role in planning for technology
  • Gaining the most from a technology investment
  • Technologies and the strategic plan
Online Course Format
We’ve tailored this online training to be a rich educational experience that you can participate in without travel. A greater focus will be on the instructor’s expertise and experience while teaching the course content. Questions and comments are welcome and managed in a way that supports collaboration and interaction and avoids having one person speak over another. This class will be limited to 20 participants. Enrollment is first come, first served.

The course will be divided into two sessions and delivered over two consecutive days. You must participate in both sessions to earn course credit.

Features of this online course

  • NRECA instructor
  • No travel required
  • Co-op specific content
  • BLC credit awarded upon completion
  • Continuing education awarded toward Director Gold

CREDITS

NRECA – 1 BLC credit

CEU – 0.6 credits

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Fees

$559 per participant

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