Specialism: Circular Cities

About This Training

Cities are the largest consumers of resources and the most significant contributors to waste and emissions, making them critical to the transition to a circular economy. This short, interactive e-learning provides a clear introduction to circular cities: what they are, why they matter, and how urban areas can lead the shift towards more sustainable systems.

Through engaging content and real-world examples, you will explore how cities can redesign their infrastructure, reduce resource consumption, and create regenerative urban environments that benefit people and planet alike.

Please note, this course is included in the built environment specialism.

What You’ll Learn

In this course, you will develop a foundational understanding of circular cities and their role in the broader circular economy transition.

• What circular cities are and why they matter
• The role cities play in resource consumption and emissions
• How urban areas can transition to circular systems
• Practical approaches to designing circular infrastructure

Who This Training Is For

This training is designed for anyone seeking to understand how cities can support the circular economy, including consultants, investors, designers, engineers, architects, public sector officials, resources and waste managers, and students in architecture, business, communications, engineering, sustainability and waste management.

Entry Requirements

You do not require any prior knowledge to enrol on this course.

How will I benefit from taking this course?

Once you have completed this training, you will understand the importance of cities in the transition to a circular economy and have the knowledge to contribute to urban sustainability initiatives.

Continue Your Professional Development

You can continue your professional development by enrolling on one of the following:

• CEI Trained
• CEI Practitioner
• Specialism: Resources and Waste
• Specialism: Fashion and Textiles
• Specialism: Construction and the Built Environment