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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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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Economics, Resource Allocation, Environmental Issue, Public Policies

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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 Management, Decision Making, Cybersecurity, Big Data

      4.6
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      640 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Chile

      Sustentabilidad y Economías Sociales

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Occupational Safety And Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      More on Change and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Sustainable Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Change Management, Product Design, Packaging and Labeling, Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Design and innovation of business model

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Innovation, Business Process, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Presentations, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Data Visualization, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Construction, Building Design, Materials Management, Procurement, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Design, Systems Thinking, Chemical Engineering, Waste Minimization, Health Assessment, Hazard Analysis, Architectural Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation, Complex Problem Solving

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environment, Water Resources, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Engineering, Water Resource Management, Social Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

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

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      École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

      The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Service Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Value Engineering, Waste Minimization, Competitive Intelligence, Business Technologies, Quality Control

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      821 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Food and Our Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Customer-Centric Enterprise: Product Lifecycle Management

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Responsible AI, Product Strategy, Governance, Product Management, Innovation, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Scalability, Customer experience strategy (CX), Value Propositions, Business Metrics, Customer Insights

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise: University at Buffalo
    • Sustentabilidad y Economías Sociales: Universidad de Chile
    • Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes: University of Colorado System
    • More on Change and Sustainability: University of Colorado System
    • Design and innovation of business model: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

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