
January 15-16, 2026
Digital Ag Innovation Center
3700 University Blvd.
Ames, IA
The Director Certification Program (DCP) is a two-day training for cooperative board directors, focusing on cooperative foundations, governance, strategic direction, and financial acumen, with sessions led by experts from the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives and partners. Completion of DCP is required before attending the Advanced Director Program.
Click here for the program flyer.
Registration is $350 per person.
Registration is needed by January 7. A check must be mailed in separately to the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives, 2515 University Blvd Ste 104, Ames IA 500105
Click here to register.