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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

    • I

      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      The Art and Science of Economic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Food Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Economics, Environmental Science, Environment, Sustainability Reporting, Water Resources, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Consumer Behaviour

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Stanford University

      The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Workforce Development, OpenAI, Employee Training, Socioeconomics, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Solutions, Economics, Innovation, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environment, Electric Power Systems, Economics, Physics, Natural Resource Management, Mechanics, Engineering, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Sustainability Imperative

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Sustainability Reporting, Electrical Power, Economics, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Copenhagen Business School

      Sustainable Fashion

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Business Transformation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Innovation, Business Strategies, Sustainability Reporting, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Material Handling, Waste Minimization, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      765 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      I

      Interactive Brokers

      Fundamentals of Equities

      Skills you'll gain: Equities, Investments, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Securities Trading, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Income Statement, Business Economics, Cash Flows

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      375 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create your e-commerce store with Shopify

      Skills you'll gain: Order Processing, Order Management, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Customer Relationship Management, E-Commerce, Web Analytics, Retail Management, Product Management, Content Management Systems, Dashboard

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      552 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      Lund University

      Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Reporting, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Governance, Environmental Policy, Innovation, Experimentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Technology Solutions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de Chile

      Sustentabilidad y Economías Sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Sciences, Innovation, Environment, Business Ethics, Economic Development, Community Development, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create and Design Digital Products using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Color Theory, Intellectual Property, Product Promotion, E-Commerce, Digital Assets, Marketing Materials

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IE Business School

      Understanding economic policymaking

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Supply And Demand, Financial Market

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Sustainable Food Systems: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society: Stanford University
    • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The Sustainability Imperative: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sustainable Fashion: Copenhagen Business School
    • Fundamentals of Equities: Interactive Brokers
    • Create your e-commerce store with Shopify: Coursera Project Network
    • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities: Lund University
    • Sustentabilidad y Economías Sociales: Universidad de Chile

    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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