Course Information
The Rural Grocery Transition Specialist course includes seven self-paced online modules covering key topics for supporting rural grocers through business transition. Each module consists of between five and 10 video lessons led by subject matter experts from across the country. This microcredential program is offered entirely remotely with two synchronous Zoom sessions and is designed to be completed over a 3-month period.
2024 Course Dates
Course Start Date | Course End Date | Registration Deadline | Required Synchronous Zoom Dates (Tuesdays) | Completion Celebration Zoom (optional) |
Jan. 15, 2024 | April 14, 2024 | Jan. 8, 2024 |
Jan. 23 & Feb. 27, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT |
April 23, 2024 10:30 AM |
May 6, 2024 |
Aug. 4, 2024 |
April 29, 2024 |
May 14 & June 18, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT |
Aug. 13, 2024 10:30 AM |
Sept. 9, 2024 | Dec. 8, 2024 | Aug. 30, 2024 |
Sept. 17 & Oct. 22, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT |
Dec. 17, 2024 10:30 AM |
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Course Topics
The program consists of seven core modules, delivered in a self-paced, online format. The course also includes homework assessments, interactive discussion boards, and two Zoom meetings.
- Assessment of Grocery Attitudes & Relationship Building
- Transition Planning Fundamentals
- Business Valuation Fundamentals
- Communicating About Transition
- Finding New Ownership
- Buyer Funding and Hiring a Manager
- Into the Future and Additional Resources
Course Fees
- Individual rate: $685
- Early-bird pricing: $635 ($50 off)
Group rates are available for those purchasing 5 or more seats. Email the Rural Grocery Initiative for more information, rgi@ksu.edu.