Circular Economy Courses and Certifications

Closing the Loop - The Circular Economy, Business and Sustainability

2 reviews

Stanford University offers a less than 1-hour webinar on integrating circular economy approaches into business strategies for sustainability, highlighting five business models and global trends.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism

5 reviews

Explore sustainable metals production and use in this 6-week course by Leiden University. Learn about the environmental impact of metal production and strategies for a circular economy.

• Coursera
• 40 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Circular Economy: An Introduction

15 ratings at edX

Ready to make a difference? Learn how to contribute to a sustainable economic system by implementing novel business and design approaches!

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable Packaging in a Circular Economy

Learn how to apply the principles of the circular economy to sustainable packaging systems.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Designing Electronics for Recycling in a Circular Economy

Discover the latest developments in Design for Recycling (DfR) of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and the application of recycled plastics into new products.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Engineering Design for a Circular Economy

8 ratings at edX

Discover and develop sustainable design and engineering methods to improve the reuse, repair, remanufacturing, and recycling of products for a circular economy.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Circular Economy for a Sustainable Built Environment

5 ratings at edX

Learn how the principles of the Circular Economy can be applied to the built environment ranging from products and buildings to metropolitan and regional development strategies.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Deploying the circular economy within organisations

Learn to deploy circular economy principles within organizations with ESSEC Business School's 4-week course. Understand the shift from linear to circular economy, explore innovative business models, and promote sustainability.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Capstone Economics and Policies for a Circular Economy

This capstone project is the final part of the MicroMasters® Program Economics and Policies for a Circular Economy. Interdisciplinarity is central in this part, linking the various sections in this MicroMasters Program.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 15-20 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Capstone Business and Operations for a Circular Bio-Economy

This capstone project is the final part of the MicroMasters® Program Business and Operations for a Circular Bio-Economy. Interdisciplinarity is central in this part, linking the various sections in this MicroMasters Program.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 15-20 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach

6 ratings at edX

Join the transition towards a circular economy considering economic, supply chain, social, technical, managerial and environmental aspects.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 16-24 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Business and Operations for a Circular Bio-Economy

Learn to develop sustainable business strategies in a circular bio-economy with this 24-week course from Wageningen University. Gain skills in biobased supply chain management and planning.

• edX
• 24 weeks, 15-22 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $746.00
• 4 courses

Microcredential

Economics and Policies for a Circular Bio-Economy

Explore the economics of a circular bio-economy with Wageningen University's 23-week online program. Learn to assess biobased technologies, contribute to decision-making, and develop policies.

• edX
• 23 weeks, 15-23 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $746.00
• 4 courses

University of London;  University of London International Programmes;  Royal Holloway, University of London

Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy

186 ratings at Coursera

Explore business sustainability and its impact on the environment in this 3-week course by the University of London. Learn about circular economy, recycling strategies, and your personal contribution.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Circular Economy

3738 ratings at Udemy

Learn about the circular economy, its origin, and opportunities it presents for entrepreneurs. Discover financing sources and get inspired to make a change. Offered by a global training organization.

• Udemy
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course