Advanced Certificate in Circular Economy and Life Cycle Thinking
-- viewing nowThe Advanced Certificate in Circular Economy and Life Cycle Thinking is a comprehensive course designed to empower professionals with the essential skills needed to drive sustainable development in today's rapidly changing business landscape. This course emphasizes the importance of a circular economy, which aims to eliminate waste and the continual use of resources.
3,863+
Students enrolled
GBP £ 140
GBP £ 202
Save 44% with our special offer
About this course
100% online
Learn from anywhere
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
2 months to complete
at 2-3 hours a week
Start anytime
No waiting period
Course Details
• Advanced Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): This unit will cover the advanced concepts and techniques of Life Cycle Assessment, including data collection, modeling, and interpretation. It will also cover the latest developments and trends in LCA.
• Circular Economy Business Models: This unit will focus on the various business models that enable a circular economy, such as product-as-a-service, sharing platforms, and closed-loop systems. It will also cover the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing these models.
• Sustainable Materials Management: This unit will cover the principles and practices of sustainable materials management, including material selection, design for the environment, and end-of-life management. It will also cover the latest trends and developments in sustainable materials management.
• Industrial Ecology: This unit will cover the concept of industrial ecology, which applies the principles of ecology to industrial systems. It will cover topics such as industrial symbiosis, eco-industrial parks, and material and energy flow analysis.
• Circular Supply Chain Management: This unit will cover the principles and practices of circular supply chain management, including design for the circular economy, reverse logistics, and closed-loop supply chains. It will also cover the latest trends and developments in circular supply chain management.
• Policy and Regulation for Circular Economy: This unit will cover the policy and regulatory frameworks that support the transition to a circular economy, including product policy, waste policy, and resource efficiency policy. It will also cover the latest trends and developments in circular economy policy and regulation.
• Circular Economy and the SDGs: This unit will cover the relationship between the circular economy and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It will explore how circular economy strategies can contribute to the achievement of the SDGs and how the SDGs can inform circular economy policies and practices.
• Circular Economy in Practice: This unit will provide students with real-world examples of circular economy strategies and initiatives. It will cover topics such as circular cities, circular fashion, and circular agriculture.
Career Path
Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
Course Status
This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
Why people choose us for their career
Loading reviews...
Frequently Asked Questions
Course fee
- 3-4 hours per week
- Early certificate delivery
- Open enrollment - start anytime
- 2-3 hours per week
- Regular certificate delivery
- Open enrollment - start anytime
- Full course access
- Digital certificate
- Course materials
Get course information
Earn a career certificate