Circular Economy Institute Certificate
The #1 Certificate towards becoming a circular economy instructor.
This program is a professional credential offered internationally by the CE Institute to those aiming to become circular economy instructors. To earn this CE Institute Certificate you will immerse yourself into a self-study program that will give you the most comprehensive and succinct understanding of how to train others about the principles of the circular economy and the business models that can be developed in this field. You will learn how circular economy training is being deployed in the real world and will increase your competence to develop skills useful in today’s world of instructors, speakers and communicators who need to explain the circular model. Through this program you will:
- Learn how to explain the circular economy principles, business models and real-world applications
- Be ready to train others about how to develop competence in the circular economy diagram and its implementation
- Receive all ready-to-use slides, speaking points, materials and activity handouts to use in your classes
- Get closer to becoming a recognized instructor in the circular economy field
- Receive a 15% discount code for your students who would like to get certified by CEI and earn an optional 10% commission for you as an instructor and a 10% commission for your organization (i.e., company, educational institution, etc) on every enrollment
LEARN FROM THE WORLD'S TOP CIRCULAR ECONOMY EXPERTS
The program covers a broad range of training advice, circular economy topics relating to its principles, design of circular strategies, new business models, and provides an expert-level knowledge of how to train about the circular economy. The program includes different units with activities and quizzes.
- Have over 5 years of work experience in sustainability-related areas (teaching at an institution or working at a manager level or above);
- Commit to the CEI Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct;
- Pass three 20-question multiple choice exams (theory, professional standards and training methodology ) with a grade of over 80%;
- Submit a 2-page case study as you would explain it in class; and
- Submit a 10-min video of yourself simulating giving a class about a your chosen case study and receive a grade of over 80%.
RE-CERTIFICATION
In order to maintain the highest standards among CEI Instructors, the certification is valid for 3 years. Over the course of the 3 years, you will receive continued updated free materials, slides and training to stay up to date about the best circular economy instruction practices. After the 3-year period, re-certification will work as follows: £80 fee + reviewing specific useful materials + passing a theoretical exam + giving the contact of 3 former students who will be asked to provide a review about your courses.
GET CERTIFIED
Gain all necessary knowledge, tips and materials to instruct about circularity in any course format and audience.
WHO IS THE CERTIFICATE FOR
- Aspiring circular economy instructors training anyone about circular economy and business models through real-life examples in a case study format
- Speakers who need to know multiple real-world circular initiatives to share at events and conferences
- Workshop organizers training how to embed circularity through implementation tools and group activities
- Consultants providing training to public sector officials, corporates, SMEs and startup incubators
- For those willing to add value to their employer (read the Employer Benefits to request a reimbursement by your employer)
- Professors at universities and professional colleges in the fields of architecture, business, communications, engineering, fashion, technology and sustainability
- For University or college professors, staff and students considering the benefits of the Affiliate Universities program
DETAILS
PROVIDER: Circular Economy Institute
PRICE: £930 (discount upon request for CEI Alumni)
RE-CERTIFICATION: Every 3 years (£80 fee)
START DATE: Anytime
DURATION: Self-paced, estimated 120 hours
PREREQUISITES: 5 years working experience (manager role or above)
LANGUAGES: English and Spanish
CERTIFICATE: Provided upon passing final exam
CONTENT
Module 1 – The Principles of the Circular Economy
- Unit 1.1. Definition
- Unit 1.2. Technical Material Loops
- Unit 1.3. Biological Material Loops
- Unit 1.4. Appearance and History
- BONUS: How is it different from Sustainability?
Module 2 – Circular Business Models
- Unit 2.1. Circular Design + Case study
- Unit 2.2. Keep in Use for Longer + Case study
- Unit 2.3. Reuse/Redistribute + Case study
- Unit 2.4. Refurbish/Remanufacture + Case study
- Unit 2.5. Recycle + Case study
- Unit 2.6. Rent + Case study
Module 3 – Barriers and Benefits
- Unit 3.1. Benefits and Barriers of Implementation
Module 4 – CEI Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Conduct
- Unit 4.1. Code of Ethics
- Unit 4.2. Professionalism
- Unit 4.3. Duties to the Institute and clients
- Unit 4.4. Conflicts of Interest in circularity
Module 5 – Training Methodology (ACIT)
- Unit 5.1. Adapting to your audience
- Unit 5.2. Clarifying circularity
- Unit 5.3. Implementation focus
- Unit 5.4. Telling circular stories
Module 6 – Circular Economy Implementation Tools
- Unit 6.1. Mapping circular initiatives
- Unit 6.2. Identifying circular opportunities
- Unit 6.3. Identifying key stakeholders
- Unit 6.4. Designing projects through Circular Canvas
- Unit 6.5. Monitoring implementation through Circular Indicators
TOP FEATURES
You will receive the CE Institute Certificate upon completion.
SPECIAL FEATURE
You will receive a 15% discount code for your students to enroll in CE Institute certificates and will earn an optional 10% commission for you as an instructor and a 10% for your company, or educational institution, on every enrollment.
READY-TO-USE MATERIALS FOR CLASS
- Promotional materials and tips to get your classes full
- 12 Slides packs for 1h-courses and 3h-courses and workshops
- All slides have speaking notes
- 5 Step-by-step guides for different group activities/workshop style sessions
- 6 Implementation tools materials to hand out
- 10 Quizzes to hand out and track student understanding
INCLUDES
This certificate includes:
- CE Institute Certificate badge to display in LinkedIn profile upon completion
- CE Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct
- 42 Top tips from experienced circular economy instructors
- Full lifetime access
- 8.5 hours of supplementary video content
- Between-units activities and quizzes
- 32 real examples of how to embed the circular economy
- 6 full case studies from real-world organizations implementing circularity
- 75 related articles and resources
- 24h support contact: info@ceinstitute.org
- BONUS: Recap eBook summarizing the certificate
