Acquire the skills you need in order to identify and pursue opportunities in the transition to a Circular Economy.
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START DATE
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
DURATION
12 WEEKS
FORMAT
ONLINE
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
COST
$1,800 USD
What is the Circular Economy?
The Circular Economy is a new economic paradigm that is regenerative by design.
The Circular Economy seeks long-term economic and ecological effectiveness by designing out pollution and toxicity; keeping materials and products at the highest value possible for the longest time possible; and ensuring that these become nutrients for new cycles of value once they reach their end of life.
Why is the Circular Economy relevant today?
Many countries and regions across the globe, Including the European Union, Canada and China, have approved legislative measures that mandate a transition to the Circular Economy.
In addition, the World Economic Forum, the World Resources Institute, the United Nations Environment Programme, and other notable organizations are pushing for an accelerated transition to a Circular Economy, while hundreds of the world’s largest global businesses have already pledged to transition to a Circular Economy with horizons as near as 2025.
Why this course?
UC Berkeley Extension’s 12-week online Circular Economy course will allow you to understand how to succeed in the transition to a Circular Economy in a wide variety of business sectors and areas of human activity.
The course takes participants on a learning journey through essential, multidisciplinary Circular Economy concepts, tools, and strategies, which are organized into eight learning modules. Along the way, participants will create, iterate and present a final project in the sector of their choice.
Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to network, share knowledge and receive the support of peers from around the world.
Learning Objectives
- Master the key concepts, and the vocabulary of the Circular Economy.
- Gain a multidisciplinary view of the ecosystem of ideas, legislation and stakeholders at play in the Circular Economy.
- Grow your capacity for systemic, critical, and circular thinking.
- Learn to identify, evaluate and pursue Circular Economy opportunities and solutions in your organization, sector or area of focus.
- Get resources that will enable you to keep learning and gaining practical skills in the Circular Economy after the course.
Student Profile
AVERAGE AGE:
33 years old
AVERAGE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
7 years
NETWORKING OF OUR STUDENTS:
Mexico 32.8%, Peru 23.1%, Chile 9.7% and Spain 5.1%
Our students are success stories
Silvia Liliana Belvisi Crossa
CEO/Managing Director/Country Manager
Uruguay
The Circular Economy course at UC Berkeley is really great. It aims to transform our way of thinking, observing, analyzing, and seeing the world. The learning methodology is both profound and simple. In each module, Professor Maqueda invites us to reflect. The course went by too quickly and by the end we were left feeling as if it was goodbye for good. But as the instructor told us, his courses have a lifetime guarantee and we can get in touch with him at any time.
Paola Andrea Campos Bohórquez
Other
Colombia
I graduated with a degree in Environmental Engineering a little over a year ago and had been working in a place where I was learning various terms regarding the circular economy. I became interested, found this course, and thought that as it was offered in Spanish, it was a perfect opportunity to deepen my knowledge of the circular economy.
The course fulfilled my expectations. It was dynamic and entertaining, with simple assignments but a lot of reflection on various topics and concepts. Some of the best features were the excellent instructor, the interactive platform, and the videos that complemented the content so well. It is a practical and enjoyable way to learn about a topic that is so relevant to the world, especially in these times of crisis.
Marisol López Zavala
Other
Mexico
Participating in this course changed my understanding of the circular economy. It helped me understand the need to design products for a world in which we depend less and less each day on a linear economy model, in favor of a circular model. It has also challenged me to think of truly circular solutions. In addition, I greatly appreciated the contributions from the highly diverse group, which added a lot of richness to the discussion forums.
It´s time #ForCircularEconomy
Anna Cristina Domínguez López
Functional/Area Specialist
Mexico
I think it was a great experience and a worthwhile investment from the start. The instructors’ professionalism and willingness to create valuable programs and the ability to create content in Spanish makes their vision transcend. It further enables them to reach several nationalities eager to acquire knowledge, be part of the change, and make contributions from the sectors we represent.
Course Instructor
MANUEL MAQUEDA
Manuel Maqueda is a teacher, an author and an entrepreneur with a passion for helping others make the world a better place.
Maqueda holds a Master’s degree in Economics, and a Law Degree. Prior to teaching Circular Economy, he taught Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the professional certificate of the University of California Berkeley Extension, and at other renowned business schools.
Maqueda is the director of SUPER (Single-Use Plastic Elimination or Reduction), the first tool enabling businesses to measure, reduce and certify their plastic footprint.
Manuel Maqueda is a founding partner of Kumu Thrive, a San Francisco Bay Area consulting and innovation agency focused on the circular economy, and of its sister non-profit organization Kumu.
A pioneer and a leader in stopping plastic pollution, Maqueda is the founder or co-founder of several NGOs and mission-driven initiatives, such as Plastic Pollution Coalition and the award-winning documentary film Albatross.
A notable voice in new economic models and sustainability, Manuel Maqueda regularly advises organizations innovating towards a sustainable, thriving way of life, such as The Long Now Foundation, funded by Jeff Bezos, and dedicated to fostering long-term thinking in the context of the next 10,000 years.
MANUEL MAQUEDA
Manuel Maqueda is a teacher, an author and an entrepreneur with a passion for helping others make the world a better place.
Maqueda holds a Master’s degree in Economics, and a Law Degree. Prior to teaching Circular Economy, he taught Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the International Diploma Program of the University of California Berkeley Extension, and at other renowned business schools.
Maqueda is the director of SUPER (Single-Use Plastic Elimination or Reduction), the first tool enabling businesses to measure, reduce and certify their plastic footprint.
Manuel Maqueda is a founding partner of Kumu Thrive, a San Francisco Bay Area consulting and innovation agency focused on the circular economy, and of its sister non-profit organization Kumu.
A pioneer and a leader in stopping plastic pollution, Maqueda is the founder or co-founder of several NGOs and mission-driven initiatives, such as Plastic Pollution Coalition and the award-winning documentary film Albatross.
A notable voice in new economic models and sustainability, Manuel Maqueda regularly advises organizations innovating towards a sustainable, thriving way of life, such as The Long Now Foundation, funded by Jeff Bezos, and dedicated to fostering long-term thinking in the context of the next 10,000 years.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Enhance your e-learning experience with multimedia content, online exercises, discussion forums and live webinars with the Instructor
INTERACT TO LEARN
Be a part of an international, multidisciplinary community of professionals working together to advance their Circular Economy skills
DATA AND CASE STUDIES
Contextualize theoretical knowledge with compelling, real-life data and case studies
GAIN ACTIONABLE SKILLS
Understand your needs, challenges and opportunities in the transition to a Circular Economy, and discover areas where you can start applying your new skills right away
GET CERTIFIED
Get certified and earn UC Berkeley Continuing Professional Education Credits
LEARN FROM THE BEST
UC Berkeley Extension instructors are leading practitioners in their respective disciplines, closing the circle by grounding theory in practice
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