Online Course Circular Globe – Foundation Course

Overview

 

This training is carried out in cooperation with SQS.

 

 

 

The concept of circular economy is considered to be the economic business model of the future. It helps organizations to generate and maintain value, to conserve resources and at the same time to increase company value through innovation and sustainable partnerships. In a circular economy, materials circulate in closed cycles along value chains and energy comes from renewable sources. The circular economy therefore requires both a material and an energy transition. This drastic challenge not only changes processes, but also affects product-service systems, business models and entire business ecosystems. In view of this international mega-trend transforming our current economy into a circular economy, Circular Globe picks up on these developments and offers a series of courses so that organizations can develop, start and successfully implement circular economy projects. In the course of the training, both the concept and the challenges are discussed as well as technical and biological aspects that must be taken into account. Furthermore, the development of new products and / or service systems, which may be associated with new business models are discussed, and focus is placed on successful implementation.

 

The course series has a modular structure, whereby each course can be taken as an independent course. For individuals who strive for systematic skills development, we recommend visiting in the order shown. In the course series, participants work on a project with the aim of enabling an organizational change to the circular economy. The final exam for obtaining the "Circular Globe Transformation Coach" certificate focuses, among other things, on the discussion of this project work. In this way, participants and organizations benefit from the defined project and its comprehensible and measurable successes already during the training phase.

 

 

Job profile

 

Graduates of this training are able to develop concepts of circular economy in the organization. Circular Globe Transformation Coaches are able to assess the initial situation of the organization as well as to identify potential in their own organization and to derive feasible projects from it. They understand the assigned tasks for the implementation, know about the necessary project steps and know best practice examples in order to benchmark their approaches. The systematic approaches on which such change projects are based are well known to the graduates.

 

 

Structure of the online course series

 

 

Online Course Circular Globe - Foundation Course CGF-E

 

Overview

Circular economy is an imperative trend in our economy necessary to make a significant contribution towards a sustainable economy. In this course the concepts, their potential, and how organizations can use these approaches in practice will be clarified and discussed using sample projects. The necessary components are worked out in an overview and the Circular Globe analysis model is presented in order to understand one´s own company.

This introductory course is the ideal introduction to the subject and provides you with a basic understanding and basic knowledge of this economic approach.

 

 

Prerequisites

• Willingness to change and courage innovate
• It is an advantage if participants have already been able to gain experience in the transformation of companies.
• Multimedia-enabled computer with internet access and latest browser version.

 

 

Target group

Innovation managers, intra-/entrepreneurs, business developers, organizational developers, persons responsible for changes (e. g. system managers, representatives, etc.)

 

 

Content

• Introduction to the circular economy
• Analysis of technical and biological cycles
• Influence of circular models on the business model
• Innovation in the direction of circular product / service systems
• Actively shaping the value network and generating values related to the circular economy
• Essential success factors and stumbling blocks in the implementation - the Circular Globe model as a compass
• Application of the Circular Globe model to assess the degree of maturity

 

 

 

 

Online Course Circular Globe - Technical and Biological Concepts Course CGT-E

 

Overview

In this course, the specific technical and biological circular systems that are central to the implementation of the circular economy are considered. These cycles have to be designed along the value chain. Product development and material cycles are therefore of crucial importance. However, digital processes and the corresponding analysis of big data are also central influencing factors for implementation. The participants will be able to identify the areas of activity that are important for their specific projects.

 

 

Prerequisites

• Willingness to change and courage to innovate
• It is an advantage if participants have already been able to gain experience in the transformation of companies.
• Multimedia-enabled computer with internet access and latest browser version.

 

 

Target group

Innovation managers, intra-/entrepreneurs, business developers, organizational developers, persons responsible for changes (e. g. system managers, representatives, etc.)

 

 

Content

• Biological and technical cross-value chains
• Eco-design with a circular economy focus
• Specific aspects: Product lifetime extension, product as a service, etc.
• Importance of product and material cycles
• Closed loops along the value chain
• Energy, greenhouse gases and other emissions
• Inclusion of the upstream and downstream supply chain
• Digitalization as an enabler for the circular economy
• Political/legal environment: future trends and requirements

 

 

 

 

Online Course Circular Globe – Circular Economy Business Model Deployment CGE-E

 

Overview

In many organizations, the implementation of the circular economy means a major development or even radical change of the business model. The corresponding transformation processes to a circular value creation form the center of this course. To this end, success factors and stumbling blocks are identified using best practice case studies and discussed with the participants.

 

 

Prerequisites

• Willingness to change and courage to innovate
• It is an advantage if participants have already been able to gain experience in the transformation of companies.
• Multimedia-enabled computer with internet access and latest browser version.

 

 

Target group

Innovation managers, intra-/entrepreneurs, business developers, organizational developers, persons responsible for changes (e. g. system managers, representatives, etc.)

 

 

Content

• Circular economy and the imperative for new business models
• Criteria for a circular economy business model
• Success factors and stumbling blocks for business model innovations
• Case studies for successful circular economy projects
• Implementation planning and system approach: planning, implementation, monitoring and measurement
• Importance of stakeholder involvement
• Management of the value network, up- / downstream view

 

 

 

 

Online Workshop Circular Globe - Implementation Workshop CGI-E

 

Overview

The implementation of circular economy implies a transformation process that the Circular Globe Transformation Coach accompanies. This workshop focuses on the exchange within the community. Problems in projects are identified and a solution space is designed together. The focus is on the participants' project work.

 

 

Prerequisites

• Attendance of the courses:
  • Circular Globe – Foundation Course (CGF-E),
  • Circular Globe – Technical and Biological Concepts Course (CGT-E),
  • Circular Globe – Circular Economy Business Model Deployment (CGE-E).
• Multimedia-enabled computer with internet access and latest browser version.

 

 

Target group

Innovation managers, intra-/entrepreneurs, business developers, organizational developers, persons responsible for changes (e. g. system managers, representatives, etc.)

 

 

Content

• Review of the case studies by the participants
• Exchange of best practices
• Development of new, joint ideas

 

 

 

 

Online Examination Circular Globe Transformation Coach CGP-E

 

Content

The contents of the examination refer to the courses

• Circular Globe – Foundation Course (CGF-E),
• Circular Globe – Technical and Biological Concepts Course (CGT-E),
• Circular Globe – Circular Economy Business Model Deployment (CGE-E).

 

 

Prerequisites

• Qualification in the courses:
  • Circular Globe – Foundation Course (CGF-E),
  • Circular Globe – Technical and Biological Concepts Course (CGT-E),
  • Circular Globe – Circular Economy Business Model Deployment (CGE-E).
• Created project work
• Multimedia-enabled computer with internet access and latest browser version.

 

 

Format

The written examination consists of multiple choice questions. Duration: 1 hour

 

The practical examination consists of the presentation of the project work, which has been developed throughout the course series. The project work includes the analysis of the initial situation, the definition of the product/service innovation including adaptation of the business model (if necessary) as well as the planning of a project for the implementation of a circularity project within the organization. Exam duration: 30 minutes per person

 

 

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the examination the participants receive the certificate Circular Globe Transformation Coach.

Circular Globe is a registered trademark, developed by the strategic partners Quality Austria and SQS.

 

 

Validity of the Certificate

3 years

 

 

Criteria for extension

Circular Globe Community and Refreshing (available from 2024) or other appropriate qualityaustria training.

 

 

Note

Any information in the context of certification is treated as strictly confidential.

 

After three years of certification (1st extension), the certificate "Circular Globe Senior Expert" is awarded.