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Circular Economy Courses

Circular economy courses can help you learn sustainable design principles, waste reduction strategies, resource recovery techniques, and lifecycle assessment. You can build skills in systems thinking, innovative business models, and effective stakeholder engagement. Many courses introduce tools like life cycle analysis software, material flow analysis, and eco-design frameworks to help you implement these concepts in practical settings.

Popular Circular Economy Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Product Strategy, Sustainable Business, Product Management, Marketing, Product Marketing, New Product Development, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Strategic Marketing, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Presentations, Promotional Strategies, Sustainable Development, Oral Expression, Proposal Development, Corporate Sustainability

    Build toward a degree

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lund University

    Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Design, Land Development, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Tax, Financial Regulations, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Bank Regulations, Banking, Budgeting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Open University

    Thinking about sustainable business systemically

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Business Transformation, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Interviewing Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online

    Skills you'll gain: Client Services, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Relationship Management, E-Commerce, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Digital Analysis, Digital Marketing Tools, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Performance Analysis, Customer Insights, Presentations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Sustainable Digital Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Development, Governance, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Employment Law: The Gig Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Workers Compensation, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies, Employee Relations, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Benefits Administration, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Workforce Management, Regulatory Requirements, Case Law, Advocacy

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Economics, World History, Financial Systems, Behavioral Economics, Financial Policy, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Campus BBVA

    The ABC of sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Health Equity, Economic Development, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Finance, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    237 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Political Sciences, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Diplomacy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Cost Reduction, Risk Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    156 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lund University

    Cities and Consumption: Urban Sustainability and the Sharing Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Governance, Systems Thinking, Multimedia, Case Studies, Resource Utilization, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    185 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Strategies for Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Goal Setting, Brand Strategy, Human Capital, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Strategic Communication, Supply Chain Management, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Product Innovation Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities: Lund University
  • Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies: The University of Sydney
  • Thinking about sustainable business systemically: The Open University
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online: Google
  • Sustainable Digital Innovation: 28DIGITAL
  • Employment Law: The Gig Economy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • The ABC of sustainability : Campus BBVA
  • Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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