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National Training Directory
Explore steward training from top labor education providers across the country.
United Steelworkers (USW) — Steward Training Basics
USW Education
Fully self-paced online course covering roles of a steward, legal rights, grievance handling, and investigations. One of the best starter steward courses available.
Lifetime access after enrollment
Cornell ILR — Steward Training: Problem-Solving in the Workplace
Cornell University ILR School
College-level workshop emphasizing steward rights in resolving disputes. Covers labor law basics, grievance procedures, investigation, and grievance writing. Part of the Labor Leadership Skills Certificate Program.
Next session: Sep 8-28, 2026
Cornell ILR — Labor Leadership Skills Certificate Program
Cornell University ILR School
Four-course certificate program including Steward Training, Negotiation Skills, Costing Out a Contract, and Effective Communication. Earn a professional certificate from Cornell.
Apr 6 - Sep 28, 2026
AFL-CIO Digital Trainings
AFL-CIO
Regular virtual trainings for union members and leaders covering leadership, organizing, political skills, labor history, and union operations. Live online sessions throughout the year.
Ongoing monthly sessions
AFGE — Online Steward Training
American Federation of Government Employees
Self-paced online modules covering steward duties, representation rights, and the grievance process. Designed for federal sector union representatives.
AFGE members only
PowerTools — Tools for Organizers
AFL-CIO Organizing Institute Alumni
Built on 25+ years of collective knowledge from thousands of Organizing Institute alumni who now lead the largest organizing programs in the labor movement. PowerTools goes deep on organizing methodology — one-on-one conversations, workplace mapping, building committees, running campaigns, and turning members into leaders. The definitive free resource for anyone serious about organizing.
Open access — no registration required
Elevify — Collective Bargaining Training (Free Certificate)
Elevify
Comprehensive free online course covering strategic planning for negotiations, evidence-based wage proposals, table tactics, conflict resolution, and agreement enforcement. Includes practical tools, data-driven strategies, and simulations. Flexible 4-360 hour format with certificate of completion.
Open access — certificate issued upon completion
