The BECOME project is dedicated to empowering the next generation of professionals with the skills necessary to lead in the transition to a circular economy (CE). By bridging education with the labour market, we aim to foster a skilled workforce capable of developing innovative circular economy solutions and business models.
About the Training
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the BECOME Circular Economy Training for Professionals – a dynamic, 5-day learning experience tailored for forward-thinking companies ready to lead the transition to a circular, future-proof economy.
This training, organized by a consortium of European partners, offers a unique opportunity to gain essential knowledge, hands-on experience, and expand your professional network with like-minded change-makers from across Europe.
Why participate?
- Understand the core concepts of circular economy
- Learn from experienced trainers across sectors
- Expand your corporate sustainability strategy
- Connect with peers and experts across four countries
- Receive a certificate of participation
Core Topics
• Circular economy fundamentals and implementation
• Circular tools & methods (e.g., material flow mapping, LCA, LCC, circular maturity)
• Values and systems thinking for CE change
• Sustainable financing and business model innovation
• Eco-design + ESG risk mapping across the lifecycle
• Peer learning, company case examples, and cross-country networking
When&Where
• Day 1: Thursday, 5 March (Online)
• Days 2–3: Wednesday–Thursday, 11–12 March (Onsite, Nieuwegein, Netherlands)
• Days 4–5: Wednesday–Thursday, 18–19 March (Online + onsite hubs in Slovenia (IEDC), Finland, Bulgaria, and the Netherlands)
Location in Slovenia: IEDC-Bled School of Management, Prešernova cesta 33, Bled, Slovenia
Download Schedule of Training for Professionals
Download Schedule IEDC module
Participation fee
Free of charge (EU co-funded). Participants cover travel and accommodation.
Registration:
Important Note: You are welcome to attend the full 5-day program or select specific days, depending on your availability and interest. Please kindly register your attendance here: https://form.jotform.com/253292251014346
Partners:
Organized by a consortium of European partners. Partner organizations referenced in the program include IEDC, Raseko, TUAS, UMG, HU, ROCMN, Interzero, DPM, LSJH, and Heijmans.
Speakers: (in sequence of appearance)
- Marina Schmitz (IEDC-Bled School of Management)
- Mirjana Matešić (IEDC-Bled School of Management)
- Pia Jalkanen (Raseko)
- Annika Holmbom (Turku University of Applied Sciences – TUAS)
- Vessela Petrova (University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski” – UMG)
- Vihra Andonova (University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski” – UMG)
- Erika Raitala (Turku University of Applied Sciences – TUAS)
- Malou van der Vegt (University of Applied Science Utrecht – HU)
- Tuulia Merranti (Raseko)
- Minna Harju (Raseko)
- Robert Koolen (Heijmans)
- Marjoke de Boer (University of Applied Science Utrecht – HU)
- Anton van der Lugt (Roc Midden Nederland – ROCMN)
- Angelique van den Heuvel (Roc Midden Nederland – ROCMN)
- Darja Figelj (Interzero)