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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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    • L

      Lund University

      Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Materials Management, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Policy, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategies, Industrial Design, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Reverse Logistics, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Waste Minimization, Environmental Regulations, Business Strategies, Socioeconomics, Logistics Management, Employee Engagement, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainability and the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Sustainability Reporting, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Architectural Design, Building Design, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Product Lifecycle Management, Economic Development, Economics, Transportation Operations

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      Deploying the circular economy within organisations

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Waste Minimization, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Management Systems, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Innovation, Natural Resource Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Product Design for the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Reverse Logistics, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Industrial Design, Environmental Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Process Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Material Handling

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Packaging Design for the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Reverse Logistics, Logistics, Sustainability Reporting, Material Handling, Product Development, Product Design, Design, Environment and Resource Management, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Sustainability Reporting, Waste Minimization, Systems Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply And Demand, Material Handling, Product Design, Consumer Behaviour, Forecasting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Materiality of ESG Factors

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Portfolio Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Waste Minimization, Environmental Issue, Investments, Business Ethics, Investment Management, Crisis Management, Insurance, Return On Investment, Environmental Resource Management, Financial Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IE Business School

      Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, International Finance, Public Policies, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Opportunities, Business Economics, International Relations, Tax, Global Marketing, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Demography, Business Risk Management, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Financial Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Logistics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Operations Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Warehouse Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Business Operations, Materials Management, Inventory Management System, Transportation Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Systems, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Business Metrics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      524 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Business Reporting, Proposal Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sales Presentation, Leadership and Management, Environmental Issue, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Proposal Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • E

      EIT Digital

      Sustainable Digital Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability Reporting, Technology Strategies, Business Management, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Systems Thinking, Leadership

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management: Lund University
    • Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy: University of London
    • Sustainability and the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Deploying the circular economy within organisations: ESSEC Business School
    • Product Design for the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Packaging Design for the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism: Universiteit Leiden
    • The Materiality of ESG Factors: University of Pennsylvania
    • Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability: IE Business School
    • Supply Chain Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    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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