Training Framework & Learning Materials

Build the skills for Digital Industrial Symbiosis (DIS)

Explore the SymbioTech training framework and learning resources designed to prepare students, professionals and trainers for the emerging role of the SymbioTech Manager.

From understanding the skills needed for Digital Industrial Symbiosis to accessing ready-to-use training modules and materials, this page brings together the key educational resources developed by the project.

All resources are available in English and the project partner languages.

From needs to learning: the SymbioTech training framework

The SymbioTech training framework was developed around the skills and competences needed to turn Industrial Symbiosis into a more digital, collaborative and data-driven practice.

The two resources below provide the foundation for the training programme: what future SymbioTech Managers need to learn and how that learning can be delivered in HEI and VET settings

Training Needs & Learning Pathway

Discover the skills and competences needed by future SymbioTech Managers and the structure of the SymbioTech learning pathway.

Includes: training needs · learning outcomes · module structure · training and assessment approach · micro-credentials

Available languages:
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL

Training Implementation Requirement Plan

Explore the framework developed to support the implementation of the SymbioTech training programme in different Higher Education and VET contexts.

For: HEI teachers · VET trainers · education and training providers

Available languages:
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL

SymbioTech Training Resources

Seven modules. Two learning pathways. One SymbioTech Manager competence profile.

The SymbioTech training programme brings together Higher Education and VET learning resources across seven thematic modules, combining circular economy knowledge with digital, environmental, technical and collaboration skills.

Each module includes dedicated resources for HEI and VET learners, allowing educators and learners to choose the pathway that best fits their context.

Training syllabus (D3.1)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL


Module 1: The Industrial Symbiosis (IS) Framework

Understand the principles of Industrial Symbiosis and how collaboration between companies can enable more efficient use of materials, energy and other resources.

HEI Training materials (D3.2)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL

VET Training materials (D3.2)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL


Module 2: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Principles

Explore Life Cycle Assessment as a method for evaluating environmental impacts and supporting more sustainable resource and production decisions.

HEI Training materials (D3.2)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL

VET Training materials (D3.2)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL


Module 3: Inter-organisational Relations

Develop the cooperation and coordination competences needed to establish and maintain successful Industrial Symbiosis relationships between organisations.

HEI Training materials (D3.2)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL

VET Training materials (D3.2)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL


Module 4: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

Discover how AI, machine learning and data-driven approaches can support the identification, analysis and optimisation of Industrial Symbiosis opportunities.

HEI Training materials (D3.2)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL

VET Training materials (D3.2)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL


Module 5: Blockchain

Explore how blockchain-based solutions can improve transparency, traceability and information exchange within Digital Industrial Symbiosis.

HEI Training materials (D3.2)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL

VET Training materials (D3.2)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL


Module 6: Symbiotic Energy Efficiency and Management (EMS)

Learn how energy production, consumption, sharing and storage can be considered within Industrial Symbiosis networks.

HEI Training materials (D3.2)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL

VET Training materials (D3.2)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL


Module 7: Environmental Management Systems

Explore how Environmental Management Systems can support organisations in integrating Industrial Symbiosis into wider environmental management practices.

HEI Training materials (D3.2)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL

VET Training materials (D3.2)
EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | IT | NL | NO | PL | SK | SL

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