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    Learn circular economy principles for sustainable business practices. Understand how to design products and systems that minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency.

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    Explore the Circular Economy Course Catalog

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Manufacturing Operations, Corporate Sustainability, Engineering Management, Business Leadership, Product Design, Waste Minimization, Environmental Management Systems, Production Process, Product Lifecycle Management, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

      Build toward a degree

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Online education: The foundations of online teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Discussion Facilitation, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Community Development, Emerging Technologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Digital Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      E-Business: Negocios Online

      Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Google Ads, Digital Transformation, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Business Modeling, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yonsei University

      International Hospitality & Healthcare Services Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Expectation Management, Product Marketing, Service Management, Innovation, Customer experience improvement, Revenue Management, Business Marketing, Health Care, Capacity Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      540 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Economic Development, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Economics, Financial Systems, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Growth Strategies, Investments

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      What is the Metaverse?

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Diversity and Inclusion, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Virtual Teams, Digital Assets, E-Commerce, Collaborative Software, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Technology Roadmaps, Infrastructure Architecture, Business Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Secure Coding, Firewall, Application Security, Authentications, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Governance, Security Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Labor Compliance, Engineering Management, Compliance Management, Logistics Management, Business Reporting, Business Leadership, Reverse Logistics, Business Technologies, Supplier Management, Product Design, Waste Minimization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Market, Peer Review, Business Mathematics, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Economics, Cash Flows, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      865 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Siemens

      Introduction to Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Technologies, Automation, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Product Design, Emerging Technologies, Wireless Networks, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Applied Sustainability Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Electrical Power, Leadership Development, Product Development, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Design, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Packaging and Labeling, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Electric Power Systems

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      INSEAD

      Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain, Governance, Supply Chain Management, Business Transformation, FinTech, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Interoperability, Business Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Emerging Technologies, Logistics, Market Analysis, Leadership, E-Commerce, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular circular economy courses

    • Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Online education: The foundations of online teaching: Macquarie University
    • E-Business: Negocios Online: Universidad de Palermo
    • International Hospitality & Healthcare Services Marketing: Yonsei University
    • China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • What is the Metaverse?: Meta
    • Cybersecurity Architecture: IBM
    • Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Finance for Everyone: Decisions: McMaster University
    • Introduction to Digital Transformation: Siemens

    Frequently Asked Questions about Circular Economy

    Circular economy is a system that aims to eliminate waste by seeing where our products come from and how we can continue to use them in a closed cycle. This approach is meant to benefit society and the environment. It creates a more sustainable world, and businesses can implement it to reduce their environmental impact.‎

    It's important to learn about circular economy to understand the complexity of how materials are acquired and how you can make changes and maximize your resources. This is essential if you have your own business or plan to start one. Being as sustainable as possible is vital to our planet, and learning about circular economy will give you the skills and tools necessary to do so. You will also learn about the challenges to transition from a linear economy into a circular economy and how to evaluate environmental impact. Learning and implementing changes about this will give you goals to work towards and provide solutions to the challenges that will arise.‎

    Online courses can help you learn about circular economy by providing lectures, readings and other resources to explain concepts about the topic. You will explore the environmental consequences of linear economy and learn about how circular economy can solve many of the issues. The online courses will offer flexibility to work when you are able to and give you experts that are ready to guide you along the course.‎

    Some careers that use circular economy include product life cycle managers, product and packaging designers, and researchers. In these careers, you will use your knowledge of circular economy to think about how the product you are launching and its packaging will be disposed of or reused, which will help you make decisions about what materials to use and how you can extend its life cycle.‎

    Online Circular Economy courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Circular Economy skills. Choose from a wide range of Circular Economy courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Circular Economy, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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