Asynchronous (On-Demand) Training

LSTAR has partnered with community and industry partners on a series of online learning courses to help REALTORS® comply with the legislation, rules and policies that govern real estate in LSTAR’s jurisdiction, gain more leads and better serve their clients.

LSTAR - ITSO

LSTAR was pleased to spearhead a series of courses with Information Technology Systems of Ontario (ITSO) on their MLS® Rules and Policies and the REALTOR® Code. They are a valuable tool for REALTORS® and Brokerage Staff.

Introduction to the ITSO MLS® Rules, Policies, and REALTOR® Code Training (90-Minutes) is a course geared toward new REALTORS® and Brokerage Staff.
Updates to the ITSO MLS® Rules, Policies, and REALTOR® Code Training (60-Minutes) is a refresher course for REALTORS® and Brokerage Staff who are already familiar with the ITSO MLS® Rules and Policies. It focusses on the most recent updates.

The training is available to all through OREA’s MyAcademy Learning Management System using your Matrix™ username and password.

LSTAR - OREA

Leadership 100 - On the Path to Volunteering

In this course, you will learn what it is like to volunteer with an association, how associations are structured, and what the role and expectations of volunteers are.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Explain how associations are structured and the different roles of staff and volunteers.
Identify the characteristics of not-for-profit associations.
Demonstrate knowledge of the various leadership roles and responsibilities in an association and how they are governed.
Explain the responsibilities of the board and volunteer committee/task force members.
Understand how decisions are made, who makes them, and what process is used to make these decisions.
Describe how elected leaders work with association staff.
Identify how to productively contribute to meetings and participate in effective discussion and decision making as a volunteer committee member.
Apply meeting procedures.
Understand what decisions must be made to balance volunteer time with work and family.

This course has four (4) parts which you will need to complete in sequence.

Enjoy your learning journey!

Price: FREE!

Direct link to course: https://learning.crea.ca/orea/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/381/orea-leadership-100-on-the-path-to-volunteering

Leadership 200

Now that you are volunteering on a committee or board of directors, it's time to accelerate your development. Prepare to get more involved by learning about good governance, how to participate effectively in meetings and ways to build consensus.

You'll learn about:

The Fundamentals of Good Governance
Staff and Volunteer Relationships
Clarifying Roles and Responsibilities
Making and Amending Motions
Effective Discussion and Debate
Guidelines for Building Consensus