These programs build professional capacity in the design and implementation of circular economy strategies that promote sustainable production, responsible consumption, and regenerative systems. The courses combine theory, policy frameworks, and practical applications to prepare participants for leadership roles in the global green transition.
1. One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory and Conceptual Foundation)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to the Circular Economy | 1 Week | Online | Understand principles and global importance of circular systems | Conceptual literacy | Quiz | ₹2,000 / $25 | Entry-level awareness |
| Circular Economy and Sustainability | 1 Week | Online | Explore how circular systems drive sustainable growth | Systems thinking | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & industry |
| Waste-to-Resource and Recycling Systems | 1 Week | Online | Learn about waste valorization, recycling, and upcycling | Resource recovery | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Urban & industrial sectors |
| Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Policy Tools | 1 Week | Online | Study EPR and related regulatory mechanisms | Policy awareness | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Governance & compliance |
| Circular Economy and Green Business Models | 1 Week | Online | Introduce business strategies enabling resource circularity | Business modelling | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Corporate & MSME sector |
2. Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Thematic Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Circular Supply Chain Management | 2 Weeks | Online | Design and manage circular supply chains | Process design | Case analysis | ₹3,500 / $40 | Manufacturing & trade |
| Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn methods for industrial resource optimization | Efficiency audit | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Industry & environment |
| Circular Economy Policy and Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Study international and national policy frameworks | Policy analysis | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Government & academia |
| Waste Management and Circular Cities | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore waste-to-resource strategies for urban systems | Urban planning | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Urban development |
| Green Innovation and Circular Entrepreneurship | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop innovation-driven circular business models | Entrepreneurship | Case project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Startups & SMEs |
3. One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Technical Specialization)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Circular Economy Strategy and Implementation | 1 Month | Online | Develop strategies for integrating circularity in industries | Strategic planning | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Corporate & policy |
| Industrial Symbiosis and Resource Sharing | 1 Month | Online | Understand the exchange of materials, energy, and services | Systems integration | Case report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Industry & energy |
| Circular Economy Metrics and Performance Indicators | 1 Month | Online | Learn to measure circularity and sustainability outcomes | Data analytics | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Research & evaluation |
| Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Policy Innovation | 1 Month | Online | Deep dive into EPR systems and circular regulatory design | Policy innovation | Policy brief | ₹7,000 / $85 | Government & compliance |
| Circular Economy and Digital Technologies | 1 Month | Online | Explore digital solutions for tracking and resource recovery | Tech integration | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Smart manufacturing & ICT |
4. Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Professional Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Circular Economy Policy and Practice | 3 Months | Online | Design and implement circular economy strategies | Policy formulation | Research report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Policy & planning |
| Circular Manufacturing and Industrial Ecology | 3 Months | Online | Apply circular systems to industrial clusters | Process optimization | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Industry & energy |
| Circular Cities and Urban Resource Management | 3 Months | Online | Plan urban circularity strategies and city-level systems | Urban planning | Case report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Urban & regional development |
| Circular Economy and Climate Mitigation | 3 Months | Online | Explore linkages between circular systems and decarbonization | Climate-policy linkage | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Environment & policy |
| Sustainable Materials, Waste and Resource Innovation | 3 Months | Online | Study material recovery, recycling, and innovation | Material science | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Manufacturing & R&D |
5. Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive and Career-Defining Diplomas)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development | 6 Months | Online | Integrate circularity principles into sustainability planning | System thinking | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Policy & development |
| Diploma in Circular Business and Innovation Management | 6 Months | Online | Develop business models for circular transformation | Innovation management | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Industry & MSMEs |
| Diploma in Resource Efficiency and Industrial Ecology | 6 Months | Online | Apply circular economy frameworks to industrial operations | Industrial systems | Project | ₹28,000 / $325 | Manufacturing & logistics |
| Diploma in Circular Economy Policy, Regulation and Governance | 6 Months | Online | Study policy instruments for circular transformation | Policy analysis | Report | ₹27,000 / $320 | Government & international agencies |
| Diploma in Smart Circular Cities and Urban Sustainability | 6 Months | Online | Integrate circular economy principles into urban governance | City design | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Urban development |
Common Features Across All Courses
- STRATI-certified, globally benchmarked programs aligned with UNEP Circular Economy Action Plan and SDGs 9, 11, 12, and 13
- Real-world projects on recycling, resource loops, and zero-waste models
- Mentorship from circular economy innovators and sustainability leaders
- Access to STRATI’s Circular Economy Innovation and Policy Network (CEIPN)
- Capstone projects and simulations using real data from industrial and municipal systems
- Career pathways in green business, policy consulting, resource management, and urban sustainability
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
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