Innovating sustainably is the future for every organisation. Become a certified Sustainability Business Development Manager in 6 days. Learn, experience and apply!
Nature functions as the ultimate innovation ecosystem. For 3.8 billion years it has developed and refined strategies that are efficient, circular and resilient. Everything is connected, resources are used optimally, and waste streams become new building blocks. This principle underpins the Nature’s Intelligence Business Model (NI Business Model), in which companies learn to operate like natural ecosystems: adaptive, regenerative and circular. In this course you learn to apply these principles in business development, focusing on the primary process and environmentally friendly operations such as sustainable procurement, energy management, waste reduction and regenerative value chains.
Biomimicry Centre is a Cedeo-accredited training institute. Cedeo is an independent certifying body that assesses training providers on quality, continuity and customer focus. The accreditation is based on independent customer satisfaction research and is only awarded when at least 80% of the customers surveyed are satisfied to very satisfied. It is reassessed every two years.
We carry the Cedeo quality mark on our courses and award PE points.
Who is it for?
This course suits business developers, innovation and sustainability managers and strategic decision-makers who want to use biomimicry as a powerful tool for sustainable transition. You want to actively contribute to a regenerative economy.
Content
In this 6-day course you learn how to use biomimicry and natural principles as a strategic tool for business development. You gain insight into how ecosystems function and translate these principles into practical, scalable applications.
Why biomimicry?
Natural principles help you embed sustainability strategically in business development. During the course you learn how nature can inspire you and how future-readiness and sustainability go hand in hand.
Schedule & content
- Day 1: 23 September 2026 Introduction to the NI business model, biomimicry and the circular economy.
- Day 2: 7 October 2026 Sustainable business models, value creation and impact analysis.
- Day 3: 21 October 2026 Natural design principles and biomimicry in product and process innovation.
- Day 4: 4 November 2026 Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), footprint analysis and sustainable procurement.
- Day 5: 18 November 2026 Energy management, circular chains and regenerative operations.
- Day 6: 2 December 2026 Practical exam
Costs
The course costs € 5.450,00 (excl. VAT). This includes training materials, certification costs, use of the venue, coffee/tea and an extensive lunch arrangement.
Friends price: € 5.200,00 (excl. VAT)
Duration
The total duration of this course is 3 months with 6 course days. Preparation and assignments require an average of 3 hours per week.
How can you steer and advise on the transformation towards a sustainable organisation?
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