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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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    • Status: Free Trial
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      Universidad de Palermo

      ¿Cómo ser feliz? Familia, Economía y Políticas Públicas

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Economic Development, Economics, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Gerontology, Relationship Building, Empathy, Child Development, Resilience, Cooperation, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Emotional Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Corporate Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Team Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Program Evaluation, Business Management, Culture Transformation, New Business Development, Strategic Leadership, Growth Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Estrategias para la innovación: Ciudades hidro-inteligentes

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Innovation, Civil Engineering, Community Development, Environmental Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, Emerging Technologies, Technology Solutions, Analysis

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Gestión del agua para las ciudades del futuro

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Civil Engineering, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Pump Stations, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Community Development, Environmental Monitoring, Technology Solutions, Innovation, Mitigation, Real Time Data

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Product Innovation Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Management, Marketing, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Presentations, Corporate Sustainability, Price Negotiation, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Metrics, Cash Flows

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      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Open University

      From prototyping to validating business models

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Business Modeling, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Valuation, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Verification And Validation, Presentations, Innovation, Lean Methodologies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Sciences, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Analyzing Growth Drivers & Business Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Business Analysis, Business Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Product Lifecycle Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Integração e Cibersegurança entre os Sistemas de Informação

      Skills you'll gain: Interoperability, DevOps, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Systems Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Web Services, Information Technology, Software As A Service, Microservices, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Trends: AI, Metaverse, Persuasive Tech & Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Digital Marketing, Artificial Neural Networks, Social Media, Web Development, Deep Learning, Persuasive Communication, Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Algorithms, Cryptography, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Systems Engineering, Mechanics, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      ESSEC Business School

      Paths to a Sustainable Future

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ¿Cómo ser feliz? Familia, Economía y Políticas Públicas: Universidad de Palermo
    • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Estrategias para la innovación: Ciudades hidro-inteligentes: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Gestión del agua para las ciudades del futuro: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Product Innovation Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • From prototyping to validating business models: The Open University
    • Generative AI Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • Analyzing Growth Drivers & Business Risks: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Integração e Cibersegurança entre os Sistemas de Informação: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Digital Trends: AI, Metaverse, Persuasive Tech & Blockchain: University of California, Davis

    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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