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

Course Overview

The Circular Economy course aims to explore how businesses can recycle and reuse products to create value. In the current scenario, with the varying issues of climate change, waste, loss of biodiversity and resource scarcity, the global society cannot be deemed sustainable. At the same time, there is a need to sustain economies and create opportunities for a growing world population. The Circular economy is all about providing solutions for this situation.

In the Circular Economy programme by EdX, you will see how designers come up with witty solutions to make a circular economy happen and how you can contribute to the cause. You will re-think the current economic system and learn how to act upon it. You will have a wholesome learning opportunity through video lectures, tests, assignments and case studies.

The Circular Economy online programme is offered by TU Delft or the Delft University of Technology. The creators of this course are the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Centre for Sustainability and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. It is taught by reputed instructors like Ken Webster, David Peck, Conny Bakker and Ester van der Voet. Upon completion of the edX curriculum, you will earn a certificate. The self-paced programme can be taken by the learners in two modes; paid and free. In the free mode, the students will have access only for a limited duration.

The Highlights

Seven-week course
Online classes
Video tutorials
Subtitles available in English
Offered by Delft University of Technology
Classes held 3-6 hours per week
Introductory-level course
Self-paced digital learning
Certificate of achievement available
Assignments and tests

Programme Offerings

Free accessibility
video lectures
Video transcripts available in English
Learn at your own pace
Certificate of achievement
Graded tests and assignments
Top Instructors

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

The candidates who choose to audit the Circular Economy online course by EdX will get free access to all the course material. The candidate must pay the certification fee to access the graded tests and assignments and qualify for certification. EdX accepts payments through Credit or Debit cards or via PayPal. For credit or debit cards, the edX course will accept American Express cards, Visa cards, and Master cards.

Circular Economy: An Introduction course Certificate Fee

Course	Certification Fee
Circular Economy: An Introduction	Rs 8,229

Eligibility Criteria

The criterion for being eligible for the Circular Economy certificate of achievement is that the candidates must pay the fee for certification. Besides that, they must complete the course lectures and graded tests and assignments as well.

What you will learn

Business Management

The candidates participating in the Circular Economy course by edX will learn the following:

The roots of a circular economy, which will be explored together with experts in the fields of biomimicry and cradle to cradle as well as industrial ecology.
How new business opportunities are created through reverse logistics and loop supply chains.
How to create value and the new business models in the circular economy.
How a system's profitability can be increased by a smaller loop and how product life can be extended.
How remanufacturing enables the companies to re-capture value on a product or component level and how it is becoming a new and promising business opportunity.

Who it is for

EconomistInvestment BankerFinancial Advisor

The Circular Economy online program offered by EdX is designed for any candidate who is interested in learning about the circular economy. Since this is an introductory-level course and has no prerequisites, any interested student or candidate will be able to follow the program.

Admission Details

Step 1. Visit the official web page of the Circular Economy: An Introduction course by clicking on the link provided here – https://www.edx.org/course/circular-economy-an-introduction

Step 2. Register with EdX by clicking on the “Register” tab and create your EdX account.

Step 3. Select the “Enrol Now” option to enrol in the programme.

Step 4. To access this course for free, click on the “Audit This Course” option.

Step 5. Pay the certification fee using your preferred mode of payment if you want a shareable certificate at the end of the programme.

The Syllabus

The roots of the circular economy
How can a circular economy provide solutions to the challenges brought by the current linear economy?

Value creation in a circular economy
New business models in a circular economy

Product life extension through the eyes of entrepreneurs and designers

Explore remanufacturing with researchers and entrepreneurs

How to take inspiration from nature
Redesigning the way of dealing with waste
A circular case-study

Extent and duration of the transition from linear to circular
Is the circular economy sustainable?

Webinar
Final exam

Evaluation process

To be eligible for the Circular Economy course certificate, the candidates must take the graded assignments or tests that become available after payment of the certification fee. Only if they pass these assignments, they will qualify for certification.

Instructors

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

1: When can I start this course?

The Circular Economy online program can be audited online completely free of cost. So, after enrolment, you will be able to pursue this course whenever it is suitable for you.

2: Will I be able to continue my job while doing this course?

The Circular Economy: An Introduction course by EdX has the option of self-paced learning. Classes will be recorded in videos with video transcripts in English for the candidate to access at their convenience. So, you will be able to do this course parallelly with your job.

3: What payment modes are accepted by EdX?

EdX accepts payments through PayPal or credit or debit cards. EdX payment platform accepts American express cards, Master cards, and Visa cards in case of credit or debit cards.

4: Will I get a certificate of completion?

After you complete the Circular Economy course and pay the certification fee, you will be eligible to receive a shareable certificate of completion from EdX.

5: Do I have to take any examination?

The course tests and assignments are not compulsory and will become available to the candidates only after payment of the certification fee. However, the candidates must take these tests and pass them to become eligible for certification.