Training / Competencies

At the foundation of a circular economy is a new way of designing. New circular design strategies and techniques are already in development. Now the task is to integrate this knowledge into education and training. Both in practical and theoretical training. This way, up-and-coming product designers, architects, engineers, builders and entrepreneurs are being taught circular thinking at an early age and workers are being retrained. But a circular economy requires more than just new knowledge. It also requires new competencies. Competencies that match the holistic view of circularity.

Systems thinking is one of the important competencies for the circular transition. We need people with an understanding of the interdependence between dynamic and complex systems. And we need people who can connect chains. Who see opportunities and dare to go off the beaten path.

The availability of circular knowledge and competencies are a prerequisite for a successful circular economy. In the contributions on this page you will find input on what knowledge and competencies we need, how to train professionals to do so, where this is already happening and in what way.

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Design competencies in a Circular Economy

  • TU Delft |
  • Sept. 14, 2022 |
  • Leestijd < 1 minuut

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Knowledge Map Circular Design

  • Department of Waterways and Public Works |
  • Sept. 16, 2022 |
  • Leestijd < 1 minuut

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Reparations and education: not the hardest part of transition

  • CIRCO |
  • November 01, 2023 |
  • Reading Time 4 minutes

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  • Rethink
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  • Material selection and impact
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Sustainable Packaging in a Circular Economy

  • Bas Flipsen |
  • April 13, 2023 |.
  • Reading time 2 minutes

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HvA RETHINK tool

  • Yanti Slaats |
  • Feb. 16, 2023 |.
  • Leestijd < 1 minuut

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Knowledge Map Circular Design

  • Department of Waterways and Public Works |
  • Sept. 16, 2022 |
  • Leestijd < 1 minuut

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Design competencies in a Circular Economy

  • TU Delft |
  • Sept. 14, 2022 |
  • Leestijd < 1 minuut

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CBM Design challenge

  • Furniture Industry and Interior Design Branch Association (CBM) |
  • September 08, 2022 |
  • Leestijd < 1 minuut

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  • End of use
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  • Value Thinking
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Design for divestment

  • CIRCO |
  • August 31, 2022 |
  • Leestijd < 1 minuut

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KIDV training courses and workshops on sustainable packaging

  • Knowledge Institute for Sustainable Packaging (KIDV) |.
  • July 21, 2022 |
  • Leestijd < 1 minuut

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Circular design electronics course

  • Department of Waterways and Public Works |
  • 13 July 2022 |EUR
  • Leestijd < 1 minuut

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Webinar
  • Rethink
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  • Material selection and impact
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Watch back: webinar 'From Ownership to Use

  • Department of Waterways and Public Works |
  • 13 July 2022 |EUR
  • Leestijd < 1 minuut

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