SUPPORTS
Facilitator Certification
What is the password to the Facilitator Resource Center video library?
The video library is securely protected with a password, granting access exclusively to certified facilitators of any CO.STARTERS program. Your facilitators can enter the video library by using the password "csfacilitator." [...]
How can certified CO.STARTERS facilitators stay engaged and continue their development after completing their training and certification?
After completing their training and certification, we encourage CO.STARTERS facilitators to remain engaged by participating in our monthly roundtables and making use of the Facilitator Resource Center.
How does our organization ensure that facilitators are adequately prepared and confident to lead cohorts or workshops, especially if they have been inactive for several years?
We work closely with Program Administrators to make sure facilitators are confident and ready to lead a cohort or workshop. If a facilitator hasn't been active in a few years, we recommend they attend [...]
How do I sign up new facilitators to get certified at a national training?
You can view all current trainings in the Upcoming Trainings section of the Member Center. If you have a particular interest in a training not currently being offered, please contact a member of our [...]
My facilitator was trained on a different version of Core. What do they need to do to be ready to facilitate a Core 2020 cohort?
To get up to speed on Core 2020 and all our new tools and supports, have the facilitator take the National Training that is offered virtually every month. Visit the Upcoming Training section of [...]
How can I best include community stakeholders in our work with CO.STARTERS?
Our Community Training is designed to educate you on how to optimize stakeholder engagement in your work with CO.STARTERS. We will explore the Community Program Roles that will assist you in understanding how to [...]
How does the virtual National Training work?
Our National Trainings take place two afternoons via Zoom. They work exactly as they would in-person, with the computer replacing the “table” we sit around. Each day is a four hour session and is [...]
What is the structure of the new Community Trainings?
An in person Community Training takes place over two days. The first day has morning and afternoon sessions; the second day has a morning session. Session 1 consists of three hours discussing the local [...]
Can we book an in-person CO.STARTERS training?
Yes. This is the best way to engage your collaborative partners and community in your work with entrepreneurs. A CO.STARTERS Training Team will travel to your community and spend a full day and a [...]
Is there an additional cost to have facilitators cross-trained on other products under the 2020 pricing model?
In order to unlock some products (like our Spanish version or Generator), certified facilitators participate in a crossover training. The cost of a crossover training is $200+ shipping and handling. New facilitator materials are [...]
Is there a limit on how many facilitators we send to training?
You can train as many facilitators as you would like; however, we advise training only those individuals who demonstrate a commitment to actively participate in your programs. It may be beneficial to have an [...]