Sector-specific

Smart City Management for the Circular Economy

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability 25 hours

Introduction

The course Smart City Management for the Circular Economy places you in the at the forefront of sustainable urban transformation, a sector in in full swing and with growing demand for labour. You will learn how to to lead collaborative ecosystems and to implement strategies for transitioning to regenerative models. With a background spanning from the governance and sustainable planning up to the resource optimisation by means of IoT technology y advanced analytics, you’ll be ready to help shape the creation of smart cities. This online course offers you the tools required for to assess and improve the performance of urban projects, promoting the innovation and the scalability of urban solutions. You’ll find out how monetise urban services and make the most of the sustainable investment, acquiring key skills for communicating and reporting results effectively. By the end, you will be able to apply innovative public policies y manage data securely, positioning yourself as a a leader in the transition towards more sustainable and efficient cities.

Objectives

  • Understand collaborative ecosystems y shared leadership in cities.

  • Analyse transformation strategies towards regenerative models.

  • Identify public policies y regulation for the urban sustainability.

  • Assess the performance and the maturity during the transition to sustainable cities.

  • Explore digital platforms e IoT for the smart urban management.

  • Optimise energy and resources by means of advanced analytics y data management.

  • Understand economic models y funding for the urban regeneration.

  • Design roadmaps y change management strategies in the local government.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. GOVERNANCE AND PLANNING FOR A SUSTAINABLE TRANSITION
1. Collaborative ecosystems and shared leadership
2. Strategies for transitioning to regenerative models
3. Public policy, regulation and incentives for urban sustainability
4. Assessment of the transition’s performance and maturity
TEACHING UNIT 2. TECHNOLOGY AND DATA FOR SMART MANAGEMENT
1. Digital platforms, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins
2. Optimisation of energy, water and waste through advanced analytics
3. Data governance and cybersecurity
4. Digital tools for sustainable decision-making
TEACHING UNIT 3. ECONOMIC MODELS AND THE FINANCING OF URBAN REGENERATION
1. Service-based businesses and industrial symbiosis
2. Sustainable investment and new financial instruments
3. The value of data and the monetisation of urban services
4. Measuring economic, social and environmental impact
TEACHING UNIT 4. INNOVATION, IMPLEMENTATION AND SCALABILITY OF URBAN PROJECTS
1. Roadmaps and change management in local government
2. Urban laboratories and co-creation with the public
3. Replicability and scaling up of pilot projects
4. Communication, certification and reporting of results

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