Coliving Academy
A structured 60-lesson course across the twelve pillars of coliving, taught by Mayank Pokharna. Free, by invitation.
Mayank Pokharna · Founder, Everything Coliving
13 years in coliving · Reviewed by the Everything Coliving team
Free, by invitation
The Academy is free. It is not open enrolment: anyone can request a place, and we grant access after a short review so the community stays useful. Request access below and we reply within 24 to 48 hours.
How it works
Three steps to start
Request access
Tell us a little about your project. It takes a minute and there is no fee.
Get your invite
We review requests and send an access link within 24 to 48 hours if it is a fit.
Learn at your pace
Work through the twelve pillars, take notes, and complete the exercises inside the course.
The curriculum
Twelve modules, 60 lessons
A structured path from reading a market to running and scaling a coliving business. Each lesson links to the pillar guides, tools, and reports on this site so you can put it into practice. Preview any module below; members get the full lessons.
Coliving Business Models
The main ways coliving operators make money and structure deals, from master lease to management and ownership.
Concept and Design
Turning a building or a brief into a workable coliving concept, unit mix and layout.
Community and Resident Experience
Designing programming and facilitation that turn tenants into a retained community.
Fundraising and Investment
Raising capital for coliving and the numbers investors look for.
Design and Architecture
Architectural and interior decisions that make coliving spaces work day to day.
Marketing Strategies
Positioning, channels and campaigns that fill rooms and hold occupancy.
Operations and Property Management
The operating model, SOPs and staffing to run coliving spaces at scale.
Apps and Technology
The coliving software stack, from PMS to smart access and resident apps.
HR and Training
Hiring, structuring and training the team that runs a coliving operation.
Sales
Converting enquiries into signed residents without discounting away your margin.
Market Research
Reading a market before you commit: demand, supply, pricing and trends.
Compliance and Legal
The regulatory and lease structures that keep a coliving operation on the right side of the law.
Request access
Free, by invitation. Tell us a little about you and we will reply within 24 to 48 hours.
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Beyond the course
Put it into practice
The Academy pairs with everything else Everything Coliving publishes. Explore these while you wait for your invite.
The 12 Pillars + Scorecard →
The framework the course is built on, with a readiness scorecard.
Free tools (37) →
Calculators, diagnostics and generators to run the numbers.
State of Coliving →
Market research and country dossiers to ground your plan.
Work with a consultant →
When you want hands-on help on your specific project.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Coliving Academy free?
Yes. The Academy is free, by invitation. Anyone can request access; there is no fee and no open enrolment.
How do I get access?
Request access using the form on this page. We reply within 24 to 48 hours and send an invite with your access link if it is a fit.
Who is it for?
Coliving operators, developers and investors, from first-timers to established teams entering new markets.
What will I learn?
The 12 pillars of coliving: business models, concept and design, community, fundraising, design and architecture, marketing, operations, technology, HR, sales, market research, and compliance.
Are the lessons public?
The module overviews on this site are public. The lessons themselves are private and open only to invited members.
Do I get a certificate?
Not in this first version. The focus is practical learning; certification may come later.