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Circular Economy Literacy Training

Supporting learning on circular practices within business

Are you interested in learning more about the reusing or repurposing materials and how to embed circular practices within your business or community? 

We've created the Circular Economy Literacy Training for SME's, businesses and anyone with an interest in sustainable consumption.  

The training has been created by the WMCA and Cirklo Consult LTD. 

What's included in the course?

The course is split into three e-learning modules that you can complete at your own pace. The content covered includes:

Module 1 - Introduction to Circular Economy

  • Why do we need a Circular Economy?
  • Circular Economy principles
  • Social, environmental and economic benefits
  • WMCA context and our Routemap

Module 2 - Circular Economy Opportunities 

  • Circular economy business models
  • Case studies in clothing, food, manufacturing, construction and communities. 

Module 3 - Implementing Circular Economy in your Organisation 

  • Incorporating circular strategies and solutions into your business 
  • Drivers, including policy and regulation
  • Levers to enable change
  • Metrics to measure impact

Assessment

Once you have completed the three modules, you can take the assessment. You can retake the assessment at any time.

FAQs

Once you have completed the three e-learning modules and passed the assessment, you will be issued with a Circular Economy Literate digital badge, that you can display in your email signature or via LinkedIn.

You will also receive a certificate from the CPD Certification Service and can use the hours towards your CPD portfolio or system.

You can complete each module at your own pace, in your own time. The time to complete each module will be between 20 - 30 minutes. Some learners may be quicker, and others may take longer.

Please note that your progress will not be saved. We recommend that you complete one module in one sitting, as closing the browser or refreshing your page will lose your progress.

Access the training and assessment:

CE Module 1

Module 1

Access Module 1: Introduction to Circular Economy

CE Module 2

Module 2

Access Module 2: Circular Economy Opportunities

CE Module 3

Module 3

Access Module 3: Implementing Circular Economy in your Organisation

Assessment Form

Once you have completed all 3 modules, please click here to open the assessment.

Feedback Form

Please complete the feedback form to let us know what works well and how to improve the training.

Accessibility

Would you benefit from accessing the accessible version of the training? You can access each module below.

To access the accessible version of Module 1, click here

To access the accessible version of Module 2, click here.

To access the accessible version of Module 3, click here

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Contact us

If you have any questions, please get in touch at environment@wmca.org.uk.