Language: English
Role of a treasurer Course outline
Kind of delivery: Fully Online
Number of hours:
6-8 hours
Course duration:
Facilitated sessions of 1.5 hours each over 5 weeks
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course aims to provide a clear and straightforward understanding of the key responsibilities and functions of a treasurer in a trade union.
The course will cover a range of topics, including:
- Introduction to the Treasurer’s Role
- Treasurer’s Position and Duties in the Organization
- Learn about the roles and responsibilities of a treasurer within an organization.
- Real-life experiences as Treasurer
- Best Practices and Skills as a Treasurer
- To identify essential skills required for a treasurer in various organizational work environments.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR?
The course is designed for IFWEA’s affiliates and partners who are currently working as treasurers. Also, it is suitable for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of the role of a treasure within an organization.
PRE-REQUISITES: WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED CRITERIA FOR ATTENDING THIS COURSE?
- Participants need to have:
- a mobile, tablet or laptop with internet access and an email address, and interest in using their computers and the internet.
- some ability to communicate, read and write in English. The online school has in-built google translation if you access it on a web browser.
COURSE DURATION, NUMBER OF SESSIONS AND MODE OF DELIVERY
- The course runs as follows:
- 5 weekly zoom meetings
- 4 Online self-studies
- Participation in a WhatsApp group of course participants and trainers
Participation in a WhatsApp group of course participants and trainer
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of a secretary’s definition, roles, and
- Articulate and understand the definition of a treasurer
- Articulate and understand the role and responsibilities of a treasurer
- Demonstrate knowledge, tips and best practices acquired from peers for fulfilling the role of a treasurer more effectively
- Identify the skills to develop to enable you to fulfill your role as a treasurer more effectively
SESSION OVERVIEW
Session 1: Orientation & Introduction to the Treasurer’s Role
ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Synchronous session & Self-learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS:
- To introduce the course to the participants
- To define and understand what a treasurer is collectively
- To know the importance of this role in supporting the organization’s mission
DURATION (minutes): 1 hour session & 1 hour for homework activities
Session 2: Treasurer’s Position and Duties in the Organization
ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Synchronous session & Self-learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS:
| To discuss the various types of treasurers within the organization.
· To learn about the roles and responsibilities of a treasurer within an organization. · Overview of the structure of organization |
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DURATION (minutes): 1 hour session & 1 hour for homework activities
Session 3: Real-life experiences as Treasurer
ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Synchronous session & Self-learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: To share and learn from each other’s experiences and perspectives on the role of treasurer
DURATION (minutes): 1 hour session & 1 hour for homework activities
Session 4: Best Practices and Skills as a Treasurer
ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Synchronous session & Self-learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS:
- To explore best practices for effective financial management.
- To identify essential skills required for a treasurer in various organizational work environments. .
DURATION (minutes): 1 hour session & 1 hour for homework activities
Session 5: Evaluation
ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Synchronous session & Self-learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS:
- To gather feedback and evaluate the course interactively and engagingly online.
- Verbal evaluation & Google Form evaluation
DURATION (minutes): 1 hour session