Become a certified Circular ambassador
Join the circular movement with our 7 day training program.
The transition to a circular economy has begun, yet we face many challenges to make the change.
This is why Circular Flanders, in collaboration with Made offers a training program teaching you to become a full-fledged Circular Ambassador. Providing you with both expertise in circular economy principles and the necessary leadership skills to inspire others.
Why
join ?
Receive expert coaching
Gain business and innovation expertise in the circular economy.
Broaden your network
Experience co-creative training in multidisciplinary teams.
Get certified
Become a CAP certified circular ambassador
Be included in the CircleAid experts database.
Course
What you can expect from the course.
A high-quality 7-day training at 3 inspiring locations
The program consists of 7 training days divided into three blocks. Between these blocks, there is one day of homework, in preparation for an interim coaching session. During the CAP, you are divided into multidisciplinary groups of five participants. In this group you will work on a demand-driven, topical case within the circular economy, using design methods taught through an interactive and creative process.
What is CAP?
The Circular Ambassador Program is an interactive training program where we turn you into a true expert and advocate for the circular economy.
In the circular economy, solutions are often spread across the entire value chain.
Requiring a combination of collaborations, sustainable (product) design, circular business models and processes, that is often complex and requires a lot of convincing. This demands not only knowledge of the circular economy, but also leadership skills to turn that knowledge into concrete action and initiate change within organisations.
In 7 training days, spread across 3 blocks, we will cover the full design process from problem exploration and conceptualisation to implementation. The training days will be spread over 3 months as well as a total of 24 hours of homework. The course will be in English.
The course includes a strong combination of theory and practice. The knowledge and skills acquired are immediately applied to concrete cases from the field. You get the choice to work around one of the current cases from one of the following domains: Bio-economy, Circular building, Chemistry & Plastics, Manufacturing, Food chain, Water cycles.
** With only limited places available, there will be a selection to ensure multidisciplinary teams. You will always be informed in good time whether or not you have been selected.
Practical Info
Registration period
Registration for CAP-Belgium is open until 21 June 2024.
Selection announcement
Selection will be announced mid July
Pricing
€ 95 for students
€450 for social economy/ non-profits
€950 for corporate SME *
* SME portfolio possible (up to 30% subsidy for Flemish SMEs)
Timing
18 september 2024 - 3 december 2024
Participant profile
We are looking for coaches, trainers, consultants, profiles with sustainability functions within the regular- and social economy, entrepreneurs and final-year students.
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FAQ
Who is this course for?
We are looking for people who are ready to make an impact within their own professional environment. Do you have a broad network where you can share circular ideas? Are you ready to convince people to take the step towards a circular value chain? Are you starting work soon and would you like to bring a breath of fresh air into a company? Or do you bring years of experience to CAP that helps activate others and implement change?
When will I know the course locations?
Locations will be in Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia, specific locations will be communicated after the selection procedure.
Why is there a selection procedure?
With only limited places available, there will be a selection to ensure multidisciplinary teams. You will always be informed in good time (mid July) whether or not you have been selected.
Circular Flanders
The Circular Ambassador Program is an initiative of Circular Flanders in collaboration with Made.
Visit their website for more info
CAP '23
CAP Belgium in 2023 was a truly Belgian edition with participants from Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia.