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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Creating a sustainable future is not an easy task but is essential for the survival of humankind. To transition from fossil towards biomass resources, Students first need to learn about the economic principles, consumer science, logistics, and business aspects. From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Business and Economics Perspective online course by Edx discusses the value of biobased products and explores ways to finance them through a business model.

Furthermore, the Edx certification From Fossil Resources to Biomass also focuses on ways to move away from fossil fuels. The course emphasizes how we can not depend on fossil fuels for food, chemical products, and energy. The certification tries to lay a foundation for the biobased economy in the students by teaching relevant concepts.

The From Fossil Resources to Biomass course is a self-paced online program developed by Wageningen University and Research. The training is a part of a series of three MicroMasters courses called Chemistry and Technology for Sustainability. Students may have to devote 20-28 hours weekly for comfortable program completion. There are two options for students to enrol in the programme, namely, free audit and paid modes. In the free mode, the course will be available for learners to audit for limited period of time.

The Highlights

Advanced course
MicroMasters program
Online learning
Self-paced learning through video lectures
Earn a digital certificate
Chemistry and technology course
Five-week duration
WageningenX institute
Learn from expert Wageningen faculty

Programme Offerings

Official edX course certificate
Online education
Self-paced English course
Advanced science course
Micro Masters program

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 15791	yes	Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen

The Edx From Fossil Resources to Biomass program is free of cost for all students who wish to learn.

From Fossil Resources to Biomass a Business and Economics Perspective Fees Structure

Course	Fee
From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Business and Economics Perspective course	FREE course
Certificate	Rs 15,791

Eligibility Criteria

To enrol in the From Fossil Resources to Biomass online certification, applicants must have a B.Sc. level knowledge of subjects like Chemistry, Maths, Applied sciences, engineering, technology, or process engineering.

What you will learn

Supply Management

The From Fossil Resources to Biomass course by Edx includes the following topics:

Comprehending the process of creating biobased products using microorganisms along with catalysts.
Discussing the need for biobased products and the importance of a biobased economy.
Deciding how to develop biobased products from the point of view of a consumer.
How to run a biobased business and understanding the financial as well as organizational aspects of it.
Assessing the economic implications and regulations related to the biobased economy.

Admission Details

To enrol in the From Fossil Resources to Biomass online program, the applicants must follow the steps:

Step 1. Click this link to visit the official website for Edx: https://www.edx.org/

Step 2. Type the course name in the search bar.

Step 3. Scroll down and click on the “Enroll” button under the certification title.

Step 4. Sign up by creating an account on the website.

Step 5. Your online enrolment for the free certification course is complete.

Application Details

Participants for this From Fossil Resources to Biomass online certification can enter a few details that include username, name, personal email ID, password along with their country or region of residence.

The Syllabus

Instructors

Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is this a standalone certification or a part of a series?

This training is a part of the Micro Masters program that contains two more courses and a capstone project.

2: Can I take the capstone project and test after finishing this course?

No. To take the capstone project and final exam, students will have to finish all three Micro Masters courses and obtain a verified certificate in all of them.

3: Is the course available in all countries?

Unfortunately no. Even though Edx attempts to make its courses available worldwide, this course is not available in select countries due to the lack of licenses. The countries where the course is not available are Cuba, Iran, and the Crimea region of Ukraine.

4: Does this course have similarities to the 'Bio based Principles and Opportunities' course?

Yes, this course contains select materials from that course along with a few modules. Also, the 'Biobased Principles and Opportunities' program will no longer be available.

5: Is this an introductory course that anyone can enroll in?

No, this is an advanced-level course, and candidates who wish to join must have studied till B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, maths, technology, applied sciences, or engineering.