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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&T EduTech

      Industry 4.0: PLM, Value Chain, and Smart Factory

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Robotic Process Automation, Production Process, Automation, Enterprise Resource Planning, Plant Operations and Management, Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation, Real Time Data, Predictive Modeling, Augmented Reality

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Improvement, Change Management, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Proposal Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Economics, Business, Global Marketing, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      213 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Entrepreneurial Competencies for Landscape Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Environment and Resource Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Stakeholder Management, Investments, Customer Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Nutritional Assessment, Sustainable Business, Nutrition and Diet, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Product Improvement, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Health Assessment, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Engineering

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Sustainable Textile Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Business, Strategic Sourcing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Supply Chain Management, Prototyping

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Sustainable Supply Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Standards, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Procurement, Sustainable Development, Supplier Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Environmental Regulations, Logistics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Public Policies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Subsistence Marketplaces

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Solution Design, Ideation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Business Planning, Market Dynamics, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Product Development, Marketing, Qualitative Research, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Sustainability Reporting, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Food Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Solid Waste Processing and Treatment

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Resource Management, Thermal Management, Land Management, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Entrepreneurial Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Corporate Strategy, New Product Development, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Value Propositions, Customer Insights

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Smart Solid Waste Management

      Skills you'll gain: Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Civil Engineering, Construction, Radiation Protection, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Land Management, Process Engineering, Construction Management, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Policy, Pollution Prevention, Transportation Operations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Tax, Resource Allocation, Consumer Behaviour, Price Negotiation, Cost Management, Production Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Industry 4.0: PLM, Value Chain, and Smart Factory: L&T EduTech
    • First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability: University of Colorado System
    • Entrepreneurial Competencies for Landscape Restoration: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products: University of Michigan
    • Sustainable Textile Manufacturing: Politecnico di Milano
    • Sustainable Supply Chains: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Sustainable Food Systems: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Solid Waste Processing and Treatment: L&T EduTech
    • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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