Circular Economy Institute Certificate
The #1 Certificate towards becoming a circular economy specialist.
This program is a professional credential offered internationally by the CE Institute to people aiming to become circular economy experts. 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 the principles of the circular economy and how to implement the upcoming International Standards on circular economy to any type of organization. You will learn how the circular economy is being deployed in the real world and will increase your competence to design, implement and audit circular strategies. Through this program you will:
- Learn how to clearly pitch the circular economy principles and real-world applications to an organization
- Develop competence in the implementation of the circular economy diagram and its strategies
- Gain an expert level understanding of how circular solutions are implemented through real-life projects and organizations
- Get closer to becoming a circular economy expert
LEARN FROM THE WORLD'S TOP CIRCULAR ECONOMY EXPERTS
- Have over 3 years of work experience;
- Commit to the CEI Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct;
- Pass two 20-question multiple choice exams (theory and professional standards) with a grade of over 70%;
- Submit a 2-page assessment of a company based on the upcoming ISO International Standards on Circular Economy; and
- Submit a 10-min video of yourself simulating giving recommendations to an organization based on your circular assessment with a score of over 70%.
GET CERTIFIED
Hands-on theory and implementation tools about the upcoming ISO International Standards on Circular Economy.
WHO IS THE CERTIFICATE FOR
- Directors of Quality and Environmental Management
- Circular economy consultants
- Designers, engineers, architects willing to embed the circular economy principles
- Professionals who work for an organization embedding the circular economy
- Professional students with work experience in the fields of architecture, business, communications, engineering, sustainability
- Public sector officials who need to know how to embed circularity in their cities and countries
- If you would like to request a reimbursement by your employer, please feel free to use the Employer Benefits
- For academic institutions, consider the Affiliate Universities program
DETAILS
PROVIDER: Circular Economy Institute
PRICE: £460 (discount upon request for CEI Alumni)
START DATE: Anytime
DURATION: Self-paced, estimated 60 hours
PREREQUISITES: 3 years working experience
LANGUAGES: English or Spanish
CERTIFICATE: Provided upon passing final exam
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CONTENT
Module 1 – Theoretical Basis 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 & Real Life Applications
- 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 – Code of Ethics & Professional Standards
- 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 – Company Evaluation based on Upcoming International Standards
- Unit 5.1. Introduction
- Unit 5.2. International Standards Pillars I-III
- Unit 5.3. International Standards Pillars IV-VI
- Unit 5.4. International Standards Pillars VII and VIII
- Unit 5.5. Tool for Company Evaluation based on International Standards
- Unit 5.6. A client-centered approach
- Unit 5.7. Providing Useful Recommendations
BONUS: eBook summarizing the certificate
INCLUDES
This certificate includes:
- CE Institute online Certificate upon completion
- CE Institute Certificate badge to display in LinkedIn profile upon completion
- CE Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and TV
- 10 hours video content
- Between-units activities and quizzes
- 34 real examples of how to embed the circular economy
- 6 case studies from real-world organizations implementing circularity
- 65 related articles and resources
- Recap eBook summarizing the content you will study
- Support contact: info@ceinstitute.org
READY-TO-USE MATERIALS OR YOUR OWN USE:
- Checklist template to evaluate a company based on upcoming International Standards on circularity
- Spider web tool to graphically show circular economy performance
- 2 Slide pack templates to pitch circularity to an organization
- All slides have speaking notes
READY TO START?
SECTOR TRACKS
The Circular Economy Institute offers several sectoral tracks of the CEI Specialist certificate. The content follows the same structure and depth as the generic certificate. However, there are three add-ons: a) all examples and case studies focus on the specific sector, b) content has been shaped up by a Expert Group from the specific sector, and c) each track has its specialized CEI Evaluation Committee.
This certificate has been designed for:
- Designers, construction and facility managers, engineers, architects willing to embed the circular economy principles
- Circular economy consultants in the built environment field
- Professional students with work experience in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, engineering and construction
- Local, national and regional public sector officials who need to know how to embed circularity
This certificate has been designed for:
- Consumer electronic designers, engineers, product managers willing to embed the circular economy principles
- Consultants in the electronics field including equipment and machinery
- Professional students in the fields of engineering, business, communications, sustainability
- Officials from local, national or international organizations trying to minimize e-waste
This certificate has been designed for:
- Fashion designers, material engineers, supply chain managers willing to embed the circular economy principles into fashion
- Fashion professionals who work for an fashion organization interested in eliminating waste
- Professional fashion students with experience in business, communications, and sustainability in the fashion industry
- Public sector officials who work on tackling the impact of the textiles industry
This certificate has been designed for:
- Restaurant owners, food manufacturing professionals, F&B practitioners willing to reduce food waste
- Food sector Directors of Quality and Environmental Management
- Professional students in the field of biotechnology applied to food, food manufacturing and restaurants
- Local, national and international officials working to reduce food waste
This certificate has been designed for:
- Furniture designers, decorators, engineers, product managers willing to reduce furniture waste
- Furniture professionals who work for an organization interested in embedding the circular economy
- Professional students in the fields of design, decoration, sustainable furniture and appliances
- Public sector officials working to reduce furniture waste
This certificate has been designed for:
- Tourism transportation professionals including air, sea and ground travel managers
- Accommodation professionals including hotel managers, F&B managers
- Destination managers and local, national and international public sector officials working to reduce the tourism footprint
- Professional students in the fields of tourism management, business, communications and sustainability
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