Programs & Services

Programs and Service content referenced by events and resources. Contacts will be assigned and access can be managed on a per node bases.

GM Series

This new series of courses replaces the former CCMI program. Each course will be held annually and can be taken in sequence or individually.

Competition and Industry Videos

NCG provides six videos of co-op leaders and NCG staff sharing best practices and compelling thoughts about how co-ops can compete and succeed in an increasingly competitive environment.

The 7Ps

This course for all co-op staff defines the 7Ps of retail and how they can help the co-op attract new shoppers and retain existing ones.

Microsoft Excel

NCG offers eight just-in-time quick bite videos to learn how to do everyday tasks in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables.

SMART Goals and Tactical Plans

SMART goals are effective tools for keeping work focused. This 20-minute e-learning course teaches the learner what SMART goals are and how to use them.

Natural Foods Orientation

These six e-learning courses are designed to educate co-op staff who are new to natural and organic foods.

Co-op Orientation

This series of five e-learning courses is designed to help educate staff who are new to co-ops about co-op history, structure, and governance – and what co-ops look like today.

Courageous Leadership

This one hour video presents the Courageous Leadership presentation by NCG’s Senior Director of Co-op Development, Dave Olson, in its entirety. 

Marketing Basics

These six e-learning courses will help your co-op’s marketing staff understand the fundamentals of co-op marketing. In addition, several of the courses are applicable to any co-op employee.

Visual Merchandising

This series of four e-learning courses will provide co-op staff with an understanding of what visual and sensory merchandising is, and how to implement it at the co-op.

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