Circular Economy and Waste Management

Overview

This learning pathway is designed to offer professionals and students opportunities to develop skills in circular economy and waste management, focusing on critical aspects such as resource life cycle assessment, cost management, and the application of emerging technologies. By engaging with these specialised modules, you will gain the knowledge needed to innovate current practices, understand recycling regulations, and promote environmental awareness.

Potential career paths include, but are not limited to, roles in environmental management, waste management, circular economy consulting, and sustainability leadership. Potential roles could be environmental manager, waste management specialist, circular economy consultant, and sustainability leader. There is no right or wrong way to take this pathway—it can be completed at your own pace, allowing you to tailor your learning journey to your individual needs and career goals.

Key skills that you can develop through this pathway include:

Resource Life Cycle Assessment: Master the process of assessing the life cycle of resources, understanding their economic impacts, and exploring innovative technologies that can transform waste into valuable resources.
Waste Management and Innovation: Build expertise in managing waste, from food waste to electronic waste, and learn about the latest technological advancements and regulatory frameworks that drive sustainable waste management.
Cost Management and Environmental Awareness: Develop skills in cost management related to waste practices and foster a deep understanding of the importance of promoting environmental awareness within organisations and communities.

Courses (3)

The pathway includes the following three modules:

Course ･ Beginner ･ 20 - 48 hours ･ Free Waste Management and Critical Raw Materials (Raw Materials)

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Explore the complexities of managing waste and critical raw materials. This course provides insights into assessing the life cycle of resources, the economic impacts of waste management, and the exploration of innovative technologies that can transform waste into valuable resources. It also covers circular economy principles, including recycling, refurbishment, and remanufacturing, and how these practices can uncover new business opportunities.
Skill set:
High level skills:
- Assess the Life Cycle of Resources
- Waste Management
Unique skills:
- Assess Waste Type
- develop waste management processes
- waste removal regulations
Language(s): English
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Course ･ Beginner ･ 8-20 hours ･ Free From Waste to Value: How to Tackle Food Waste (Food)

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Investigate the global challenge of food waste and discover strategies to turn waste into value. You will learn about the latest technologies and practices in food waste management, understand the role of the circular economy in addressing this issue, and gain skills in cost management and innovation. Additionally, the course provides real-world examples of companies implementing effective solutions to combat food waste.
Skill set:
High level skills:
- Assess the Life Cycle of Resources
- Waste Management
Unique skills:
- Conduct Research on Food Waste Prevention
- design indicators for food waste reduction
- develop food waste reduction strategies
- dispose food waste
- train staff to reduce food waste
Language(s): English, Spanish
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Course ･ Beginner ･ 20 - 48 hours ･ Free E-Waste and Battery Recycling: Technology, Design, and Challenges (Raw Materials)

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This course focuses on the technical challenges of e-waste and battery recycling, including design considerations and advancements in the collection, separation, and recovery of chemical elements. It covers key metal recycling methods like pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy, as well as emerging technologies and industrial risks.
Skill set:
High level skills:
- Assess the Life Cycle of Resources
- Waste Management
Unique skills:
- Battery Chemistry
- electrochemistry
- repair battery components
- thermodynamics
Language(s): English
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FAQs

What is a Learning Path?

A Learning Path is a structured sequence of courses designed to help you develop specific skills or knowledge in particular areas. It guides your learning journey step by step, ensuring you build on previous courses and progress toward a clear goal, whether for personal growth or professional development.

Are the courses on the Learning Path self-paced?

Yes, the courses on the Learning Path are self-paced and asynchronous, meaning you can take them whenever it suits your schedule.

Do I need to complete the courses in a specific order on the Learning Path?

You can complete the courses in any order that suits you. However, you will only unlock your digital badge upon completing the entire pathway.

What will I get at the end of the Learning path?

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Learning Path Circular Economy and Waste Management

Overview

Overview

Key skills that you can develop through this pathway include:

Courses (3)

Course ･ Beginner ･ 20 - 48 hours ･ Free Waste Management and Critical Raw Materials (Raw Materials)

Skill set:

Course ･ Beginner ･ 8-20 hours ･ Free From Waste to Value: How to Tackle Food Waste (Food)

Skill set:

Course ･ Beginner ･ 20 - 48 hours ･ Free E-Waste and Battery Recycling: Technology, Design, and Challenges (Raw Materials)

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