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Systems Thinking Courses

Systems thinking courses can help you learn how to analyze complex systems, identify interdependencies, and develop holistic solutions. You can build skills in mapping system dynamics, recognizing feedback loops, and applying causal loop diagrams. Many courses introduce tools like system modeling software and simulation techniques, that support visualizing interactions and predicting outcomes in various contexts, such as environmental management, organizational development, and public policy.


Popular Systems Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Our Global FEWture: Cultivating Food-Energy-Water Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Technology Solutions, Education and Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Health Policy, Personal protective equipment, Risk Analysis

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Corporate Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Mitigation, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Business Risk Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Creating a Technology Startup Company

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Market Research, Leadership and Management, Operational Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Product Development, Systems Thinking, Business Strategies, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Market Analysis, Product Management, Leadership, Engineering Management, Engineering

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Resilience & Leadership: Tools, Methods, & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Resilience, Business Continuity, Communication, Risk Analysis, Systems Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Systems Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Domain Models

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Case Studies, Data Modeling, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Program Development, Systems Design, Business Modeling, Technical Design, Complex Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Histogram, Business Ethics, Correlation Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Sustainable Business

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    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Software Development and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Business Risk Management, User Centered Design, Process Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Logistics & Supply Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Performance Measurement, Transportation Management, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Business Operations, Corporate Sustainability, Customer Relationship Management, Procurement, Warehouse Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

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    Lecturio

    Molecular and Cell Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Dairy Economics: Maximizing Profits through Milk Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Cost Management, Laboratory Testing, Preventative Care, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microbiology, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrum Alliance

    Coaching for Change: Making Agility Work

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Organizational Change, Agile Project Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Agile Methodology, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Culture Transformation, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular systems thinking courses

  • Our Global FEWture: Cultivating Food-Energy-Water Solutions: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Corporate Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Creating a Technology Startup Company: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Resilience & Leadership: Tools, Methods, & Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Domain Models: Northeastern University
  • Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Software Development and Applications: Northeastern University
  • Mastering Logistics & Supply Chain Management: EDUCBA
  • Molecular and Cell Biology: Lecturio

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