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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

    • E

      EDHEC Business School

      Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale)

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Project Finance, Investment Banking, Securities (Finance), Risk Management, Finance, Corporate Finance, Banking, Loans, Asset Management, Derivatives

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      194 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Team Oriented, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Innovation, Investments, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado System

      First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Change Management, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Proposal Development, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Business Metrics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Economics, Environmental Issue, Business, Global Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Social Justice, Human Development, Disabilities, Health Disparities, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Legal Proceedings, Anthropology, Family Law, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Data Integration, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      638 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Marketing in a Digital World

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, MarTech, Digital Transformation, Digital Advertising, E-Commerce, Price Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Product Development, Product Promotion, Innovation, Customer Engagement

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Understanding Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Investments, Market Dynamics, Equities, Financial Policy, Economics, Banking, Asset Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG and Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Insurance, Environmental Resource Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Regulations, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Sustainability Reporting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      426 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Global Financial Markets and Instruments

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Capital Markets, Equities, Finance, Financial Services, Market Liquidity, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Fixed Asset, Cash Flows

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Arctic Economy

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, World History, Intercultural Competence, Economic Development, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDHEC Business School

      Economics and Policies of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Economics, Environmental Issue, Behavioral Economics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Market Analysis, Tax, Financial Trading, Mathematical Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Energy: The Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Economics, Project Design, Environment, Environmental Science, Supply And Demand, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Operational Efficiency

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale): EDHEC Business School
    • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
    • First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability: University of Colorado System
    • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
    • Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise: University at Buffalo
    • Marketing in a Digital World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Understanding Financial Markets: University of Geneva
    • ESG and Climate Change: University of Pennsylvania
    • Global Financial Markets and Instruments: Rice University
    • Arctic Economy : University of Alberta

    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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