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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Cooperatives and Producer Companies programme, as the name suggests, talks about cooperatives, also known as FPOs or Farmer Producer Organisations. Candidates will learn what cooperatives are, why they are needed, how they help small producers, and most importantly, how to set up a sustainable FPO and run it successfully.

The Cooperatives and Producer Companies online course combines theory with actual practise and experience of setting up such organisations in rural India. The curriculum of this course is based on empirical evidence collected from the field. It covers all the fundamental principles of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA). It also covers the role played by NGOs and the challenges that they face.

The instructor for the Cooperatives and Producer Companies course by Swayam is Professor Trilochan Sastry, former Dean of IIM Bangalore. He did his B. Tech from IIT Delhi and his MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. The postgraduate training falls under the domain of management studies.

The Highlights

Postgraduate level
Four-week course
Expert instructor
Elective course
Free learning
No exam

Programme Offerings

Free learning
no exam
expert instructor

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

What you will learn

Marketing skills

After completing the Cooperatives and Producer Companies online course, candidates will know the answers to the following:

What are cooperatives?
Why do we need cooperatives?
How to set up a sustainable cooperative?
How to run a cooperative successfully?

Who it is for

Agricultural ManagerAgricultural InspectorFarm ManagerAgriculture Officer

Admission Details

Step 1: Click on the link to visit the ‘Cooperatives and Producer Companies course webpage.

Step 2: Locate and click on the ‘Sign-In/Register’.

Step 3: Provide your Swayam credentials and log in. Students without a Swayam account can use Microsoft, Facebook, or Google account for registration.

Step 4: You can follow the on-screen instructions now to complete the admission.

Application Details

Since there is no application form to register, students can start learning by creating an account on Swayam for free. Or, they can log in using their Facebook, Google, or Microsoft account and access the learning material for the Cooperatives and Producer Companies online programme.

The Syllabus

Overview
Defining a Cooperative
Cooperative Principles
What is not a Cooperative?
Cooperatives outside India
Why do we need Cooperatives?

Introduction to Forming Cooperatives
Role of NGOs
Challenges faced by NGOs
Pool and Sell Model
Quality Assessment
Promoting Agency and the Cooperative

Initial Operations for Promoting Cooperatives
Financing a Cooperative
Suggestions for a better functioning Cooperative
Mistakes to be avoided for a better functioning Cooperative
Marketing and Organizational Framework for a Cooperative
Pool, Process, Store and Sell Model
The Way Forward

Instructors

IIM Bangalore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How much is the fee for the Cooperatives and Producer Companies course?

You do not have to pay a fee to join the Cooperatives and Producer Companies programme. You can register and learn for free.

2: Is there an exam to qualify the Cooperatives and Producer Companies course?

No, you do not need to appear for an exam to complete the Cooperatives and Producer Companies course.

3: How long is the Cooperatives and Producer Companies online course?

The Cooperatives and Producer Companies course is a four-week programme.

4: Who is the Swayam instructor for the Cooperatives and Producer Companies programme?

The instructor for this course is Professor Trilochan Sastry, former Dean of IIM (Bangalore). He completed his B. Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology (Delhi), his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (Ahmedabad), and his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.