edX Courses

Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy

5 ratings at edX

Lead your company to make the switch to biobased resources and build a profitable sustainable business. Learn how to deal with the economics and policies governing this transition and the implementation and learn how to measure the outcome.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 12-20 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Plastic Pollution in Soil, Water & Air: From Small Particles to Great Solutions

5 ratings at edX

Join our online course on plastic pollution! Learn about its impact, explore eco-friendly alternatives, and gain insights from experts. Are you a professional, environmentalist, or policy maker? Together we can reduce plastic waste. Enrol today!

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Career Certificate

Economics and Policies for a Circular Bio-Economy

Explore the economic implications of circular bioeconomy policies, learn to assess biobased technologies, and apply knowledge to real-world business cases in this comprehensive program.

• edX
• 23 weeks, 15-23 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $816.00
• 4 courses

Career Certificate

Business and Operations for a Circular Bio-Economy

Explore strategies for transitioning to a circular bio-economy, covering resource management, biobased materials, supply chains, and sustainable business models. Gain practical skills for implementing and managing circular economy initiatives.

• edX
• 24 weeks, 15-22 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $816.00
• 4 courses

Career Certificate

Chemistry and Technology for Sustainability

Explore sustainable biobased resources for energy, chemicals, and materials. Learn to design biorefineries, develop catalytic conversions, and evaluate economic viability in the transition from fossil fuels.

• edX
• 25 weeks, 14-21 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $936.00
• 4 courses

Career Certificate

Animal Breeding and Genetics

Learn to design, execute, and optimize animal breeding programs. Gain skills in genetic improvement, conservation, and population management for various species.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $378.00
• 2 courses

Urban Rewilding: Restore Your Local Ecosystem

Explore urban rewilding to restore ecosystems, improve climate resilience, and enhance biodiversity in cities. Learn practical strategies to reintroduce nature and create sustainable urban environments.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Career Certificate

Animal Behaviour in Science and Conservation

Explore animal behavior science and its application in conservation. Learn about wild animal behavior, communication, and social interactions. Apply behavioral principles to address conservation challenges and design effective interventions.

• edX
• 11 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $378.00
• 2 courses

Capstone Economics and Policies for a Circular Economy

This capstone project is the final part of the MicroMasters® Program Economics and Policies for a Circular Economy. Interdisciplinarity is central in this part, linking the various sections in this MicroMasters Program.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 15-20 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Capstone Business and Operations for a Circular Bio-Economy

This capstone project is the final part of the MicroMasters® Program Business and Operations for a Circular Bio-Economy. Interdisciplinarity is central in this part, linking the various sections in this MicroMasters Program.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 15-20 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Business Strategy and Operations in a Biobased Economy

Lead your company to make the switch to biobased resources and build a profitable sustainable business. Learn how to deal with the many strategic and operational challenges facing a companyin the biobased and circular economy.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 12-16 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Food and Nutrition Security in Urbanising Landscapes

Explore urbanization's impact on food security, analyze rural-urban linkages, and develop strategies to address nutrition challenges in changing landscapes. Learn to mobilize stakeholders and create sustainable food systems.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Business and Economics Perspective

Learn about the basic consumer science, business, logistics, supply chain, and economic principles that are essential for a successful transition from fossil resources to renewable biomass resources in a biobased economy.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 20-28 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Transformative Citizen Science for Sustainability

Explore transformative citizen science for sustainability, engaging citizens in data collection and analysis to address urgent challenges. Learn project design, tools, and impact strategies.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Career Certificate

Tourism in Transition: Exploring a Sustainable Future

Explore sustainable tourism development through a reflective approach. Investigate historical emergence, societal impact, and environmental challenges. Develop argumentation skills and create a vision for responsible travel initiatives.

• edX
• 20 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $747.00
• 3 courses