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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Biobased Products for a Sustainable (Bio) economy certification course by edX describes the various types of biomass, refinery methods, and conversion technologies used in producing bio-based products. It highlights the driving forces, hurdles, and opportunities of the bioeconomy.

Moreover, this online course is replete with practical studies and real-life examples of emerging market products; such as biopolymers, bioenergy, bioflavours, and biosurfactants.

Developed by a team of experts from seven different institutions of three different countries, edX’s course on Biobased Products for a Sustainable (Bio) economy is rooted in Biology and Life Sciences. Students can choose to learn at their own pace as the video lectures are pre-recorded.

This 10-week course is offered by the best three universities: Delft University of Technology, RWTH Aachen University and Wageningen University & Research. Apart from the Biobased Products for a Sustainable (Bio) economy programme by edX, students can take other advanced courses to continue their learning journey.

What's more, with a nominal fee, students can receive a verifiable certificate from edX to add to resumes or share on different networking sites when job hunting.

The Highlights

Online programme
An introductory course in Biology & Life Sciences
Real-life examples
Well-researched syllabus
A verified certificate
Self-paced
10-week course
Video transcripts
Practice questions
Demonstrations
Video-based lectures
Interviews

Programme Offerings

Advanced courses
Verified Course Completion Certificate
discussions
Demonstrations
Lectures
Video transcripts
Real-life Examples
Expert-driven curriculum

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 11574	yes	Delft University of Technology

The Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy online course is completely free.
Students can secure a verified certificate from edX by paying a certification fee of Rs. 11,574.

Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy fee structure

Course	Fee
Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy	Free
Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (with certificate)	Rs. 11,574

Eligibility Criteria

Interested candidates should have basic knowledge of any natural science like Biology to pursue edX’s Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy online course.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Biology

The Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy programme helps learners become adept in these topics:

How biobased resources are fighting fossil resources alternative feedstocks
Challenges and opportunities in the bioeconomy
Basic elements of the value chain
Real-life examples of biobased products in the bioeconomy
Production of biobased products
Overcome the commercialisation of biobased products

Admission Details

Step 1: Check out the Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy course page here: https://www.edx.org/course/biobased-products-for-a-sustainable-bioeconomy.

Step 2: Now, open the registration page by clicking on the ‘Enroll’ button available at course page's top corner.

Step 3: To register, you can either use your email ID or sign up with social media accounts like LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter.

Step 4: You can start learning the programme once the registration is successful.

Application Details

Enrolling in edX's Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy course does not require filling out an extensive application form. You can start learning just by registering for the course online.

The Syllabus

Bioconversion
Biobased production
Biorefinery

Introduction to bio- and chemo-catalysis
Protein engineering
Fermentation

Manufacturing biobased products and
Bioflavours, biosurfactants, biopolymers with real-life examples
Commercialisation of bioenergy

Development of the biobased economy (Teacher's perspective)

Instructors

Delft University of Technology Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does this course have any special features?

Yes. This online course provides you with a well-researched curriculum, complete with pre-recorded video lectures, transcripts, real-life examples, and a self-paced module to help you learn at convenience.

2: Are there any prerequisites for the course?

Basic knowledge of any natural science like Biology is required to pursue edX’s Biobased Products for a Sustainable (Bio) economy certification course.

3: How long will the course run for?

While the programme curriculum runs for seven weeks, candidates can complete the course at their pace.

4: What does a verified certificate mean?

A verified certificate of edX is a signed certificate by the instructor with the institute’s logo, which helps validate the knowledge you have acquired from the course.