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.

  1. Assessment of Grocery Attitudes & Relationship Building
  2. Transition Planning Fundamentals
  3. Business Valuation Fundamentals
  4. Communicating About Transition
  5. Finding New Ownership
  6. Buyer Funding and Hiring a Manager
  7. Into the Future and Additional Resources