As another sub-task, Up2Circ partners scanned available online learning modules to map, how different organisations and projects are approaching online trainings, specifically focusing on content on circular economy topics. The knowledge gained was utilised preparing the Up2Circ Academy online modules. Below a wide range of different online e-learning modules to get familiarised with the circularity theory and practical implementation possibilities. 

  1. CircularStart project, funded by Erasmus+ program, has launched their online environment with 4 modules –  Ideation, Integration, Validation and Implementation: https://learn.circularstart.eu  
  1. Lund University is offering a 5-week course on circularity available at: https://www.iiiee.lu.se/moocs-iiiee/circular-economy-sustainable-materials-management  
  1. EIT Raw Materials provides several online courses at https://eit-campus.eu/courses/topic/raw-materials  
  1. European Consortium of Innovative Universities (https://engage.eciu.eu) provides access to accredited courses. Potentially SMEs could be delegated to these, but initial meetings are needed with the participating universities. 
  1. Circulab Academy is an independent design studio and strategy consulting agency that helps organizations worldwide imagine and design regenerative solutions. They have an online course targeting businesses as well as circularity consultants: https://circulab.academy  

Circular economy is also covered on well-known international online e-learning portals. However, these courses are usually for a fee: 

  1. Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/search?query=circular%20econom&  
  1. edX: https://www.edx.org/search?q=circular+economy 
  1. Futurelearn: https://www.futurelearn.com/search?q=circular+economy
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