Module #1 Introduction to Circular Economy Understanding the principles and benefits of a circular economy, and its relevance to business
Module #2 Challenges of Linear Business Models The limitations and drawbacks of traditional linear business models and the need for a shift to circularity
Module #3 Key Concepts of Circular Business Models Defining key terms and concepts in circular business models, such as design for circularity, sharing, and product-as-a-service
Module #4 Benefits of Circular Business Models Exploring the financial, environmental, and social benefits of adopting circular business models
Module #5 Designing for Circularity Strategies for designing products and services that are restorative, regenerative, and waste-free
Module #6 Sharing and Collaboration The role of sharing and collaboration in circular business models, including product-sharing platforms and co-creation
Module #7 Product-as-a-Service Designing and delivering products as services, and the implications for business and customers
Module #8 Closed-Loop Production Designing production systems that are restorative and regenerative by design
Module #9 Biodegradable Materials and Biotechnologies The role of biodegradable materials and biotechnologies in circular business models
Module #10 Supply Chain Optimization Strategies for optimizing supply chains for circularity, including waste reduction and recycling
Module #11 Circular Business Model Canvas A practical tool for designing and innovating circular business models
Module #12 Case Studies in Circular Business Models Real-world examples of companies that have successfully implemented circular business models
Module #13 Challenges and Barriers to Adoption Overcoming common challenges and barriers to adopting circular business models
Module #14 Regulatory Environment and Policy The role of policy and regulation in enabling and supporting circular business models
Module #15 Finance and Investment New financing models and investment strategies for circular business models
Module #16 Innovation and R&D The role of innovation and R&D in driving circular business model development
Module #17 Change Management and Organizational Culture Strategies for implementing cultural and organizational change to support circular business models
Module #18 Measuring and Evaluating Circular Business Models Tools and metrics for measuring the impact and effectiveness of circular business models
Module #19 Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Engaging with stakeholders and communicating the benefits of circular business models
Module #20 Scaling and Replicating Circular Business Models Strategies for scaling and replicating successful circular business models
Module #21 International Perspectives and Collaborations Global best practices and international collaborations in circular business model development
Module #22 Digital Technologies and Circular Economy The role of digital technologies in enabling and accelerating circular business models
Module #23 Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Goals The role of circular business models in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Module #24 Future of Circular Business Models Trends, opportunities, and challenges in the future of circular business models
Module #25 Implementation Roadmap A practical roadmap for implementing circular business models in your organization
Module #26 Designing Circular Business Models Project A hands-on project to design and develop a circular business model
Module #27 Circular Business Model Innovation Strategies for innovating and iterating on circular business models
Module #28 Circular Economy and Cities The role of circular economy principles in urban planning and development
Module #29 Circular Business Models and Social Impact The social benefits and impact of circular business models
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Designing Circular Business Models career
