This is not just a course, it’s the course we must take to build a regenerative and self-sustaining economy that is of service to all life. Held in an 8-week live-cohort setting with Thought Leaders from around the globe, you’ll tap into diverse perspectives on the core principles, frameworks, and practical application of Regenerative Economics.
In a live 8-week online course with live lectures, Discovery Dialogues, Practice Labs and community discussions, you’ll learn how a living systems approach opens up fresh perspectives on economics and provides a credible and scientifically sound response to the polycrisis. Rather than learning traditional economic theory, rooted in the fatal flaw of neoclassical economics, you’ll discover how a regenerative framework for economics, aligned with how life works, is the critical source of our future prosperity.
Join over 2000 professionals, leaders, students, policymakers, and thought-leaders from 81 countries who have already started a collective journey to reimagine our economy recognizing our unique moment in time, not merely as an era of change, but a change in era.
Format: Online, Virtual Cohort
Duration: 8 Weeks | September 28. 2026
Learning Experience:
This course is centered on how the 8 Principles for Regenerative Vitality, rooted in the patterns of living systems, can be used to build a vibrant and self-sustaining economy that is in service to all life. These eight principles provide critical insight into how and why integrity, ethics, caring, and sharing are non-negotiable systemic requirements for securing true prosperity and long-term social and ecological wellbeing for all.
Live Lectures are held by John Fullerton every Monday at 11am ET (New York) for the 8 weeks of the course. There will also be live events every Wednesday at 11am ET (New York) which will feature a series of live Thought Leader Discovery Dialogues and Practice Labs. We will also provide various opportunities to integrate your learnings and connect with cohort community members throughout the course including bonus Warm Data Lab sessions with Nora Bateson and Inner Work sessions for a Regenerative Economy with Sandy Wiggins.
We believe that our finance-driven economic system is in urgent need of a regenerative redesign, one that is grounded in the universal laws – not theories – of living systems. The regenerative economy we foresee is a powerful one, unleashing unseen possibilities for self-sustaining prosperity for all. This potential derives from an intrinsic wisdom that resides in us all that can – and must – be tapped to create regenerative enterprises that support our socio-economic system as a whole.
Introduction to Regenerative Economics is a cohort-based course spanning eight weeks of scheduled sessions, featuring live lectures with John Fullerton, Discovery Dialogues with international thought leaders, and weekly Practice Labs, all facilitated live by our team at Capital Institute. In the cohort-based course, you will have the opportunity to engage with John Fullerton’s holistic vision of economics at greater depth, connect more deeply with the growing regenerative community, participate interactively via live Zoom sessions and Practice Labs, and learn from others who are applying the Eight Principles of Regenerative Vitality in banking, finance, and organizations worldwide.
Fundamentals of Regenerative Economics is an on-demand, self-paced course from Capital Institute featuring recorded video lectures from John Fullerton that can be taken as a prerequisite, primer, or refresher for any of Capital Institute’s cohort-based courses, and it can also stand alone as a solid introduction to the premises, frameworks, and principles of regenerative economics, grounded in the science of living systems and practical, real-world examples.
John Fullerton is an unconventional economist, teacher, writer, impact investor, and some have said philosopher. Building on and integrating the work of many, he is the architect of Regenerative Economics, first conceived in his 2015 book, “Regenerative Capitalism: How Universal Patterns and Principles Will Shape the New Economy.” His companion book Finance for a Regenerative World was released in 2018. Read more.
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The total cost of the program is $1000. We offer payment plans and scholarships for this course.
