Online Classes for Coworking and Flex Space Management
The Proximity School of Coworking provides you with the tools, training and confidence to start or manage a coworking or flex space. Our new on-demand courses allow you to learn with flexibility and at your own pace. Purchase all courses or just the sessions that interest you most.
On-Demand Learning with Proximity
Knowing Your Why
Creating a compelling story about why you do what you do means the difference between succeeding and merely existing. Learn how to communicate your why to connect with members, network with partners, and differentiate your coworking space.
Business Model Canvas
The Business Model Canvas is a powerful tool that allows you to build your business model in just a few hours. If you’ve already created a business plan, you’ll gain new ideas to refine and improve your plan.
Identifying Your Target Market
Which types of members would benefit most from working at your coworking space? Learn how to identify your ideal customers and build service offerings around their specific needs.
Building Your Pro Forma
How long will it be until you break even? How much should you expect to profit from your coworking space? These questions are answered by having a strong financial plan in place, including a few simple forms we’ll cover in this session.
Bootstrapping Your Coworking Space
It can be daunting to raise the funds needed to start a coworking space. Learn several ways to generate the money you need to successfully launch and grow your business.
The Role of a Community Manager
Discover what it takes to be a successful community manager, how your manager can shape the culture of your space, and what roles they should own for successful day-to-day operations.
Marketing Tips for Coworking Spaces
Do you have a marketing plan for your space? This session covers marketing strategies as well as essential tips and tricks for digital and traditional marketing, including websites, social media and PR.
Building a Sales Pipeline
Do you have an effective sales process? Learn the importance of building a system that helps you reach your goals and keeps your space full. Not open yet? We’ll also give you tips on how to pre-sell your space before opening day.
Creating Community at Your Space
Your community is what differentiates your space from working at home or the coffee shop. This session covers how to build relationships with your members and help members network and productively engage with one another.
Programming and Events
Events are one of the most effective activities for building your community and drawing new members into your space. Learn what it takes to create a successful event and see examples from high-performing coworking spaces.
Proximity School of Coworking On-Demand Courses
Are you planning to open a new coworking or flex space? Do you have a new manager to train? Is it simply time to jumpstart your business? The Proximity School of Coworking is for space owners and managers who want more information about:
- Opening a new coworking or flex space
- Managing an existing space
- Operating with a viable business and financial model
- Funding your coworking or flex space
- Building community and attracting members to your space
- Selling memberships and retaining members
- Providing amenities that enhance the coworking experience for your members
- Hosting events that engage your community and bring prospective members to your space
- Hiring a community manager that supports your members
- Helping new members learn the ropes and the rules at your shared workspace
- Maintaining a purpose and vision while operating your space
“I am a complete rookie when it comes to coworking and I found the content to be very well-organized. The topics were always relevant and useful. Never once did I go away from a class feeling like what I learned wasn’t valuable and useful. It was well worth the time I invested.”
—Fraser Haug, C Point Coworking