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.

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Database Management, Database Administration, Problem Management, Relational Databases, Incident Management, Service Management, Information Systems, Software Development Methodologies, IT Management, Asset Management, Project Design, Object Oriented Design, Agile Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, Human Computer Interaction, Usability Testing, Design Research, Embedded Systems, Wireframing, Prototyping, Unified Modeling Language, Persona Development
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Security Management, System Monitoring, Infrastructure Architecture, Solution Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, SQL, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Diagram Design, Software Architecture, Conceptual Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Application Deployment, Integration Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Data Migration, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Systems Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, System Configuration, Linux Servers, Virtual Machines, TCP/IP, Security Controls, Apache, Windows Servers, Software Installation, MySQL
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Research, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Python Programming, File Management, Scripting, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Simulations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Software Design, Linux, System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, C (Programming Language), Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Attacks, Business Continuity Planning, Security Testing, Digital Forensics, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Database Management, Enterprise Architecture, Database Administration, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Cloud Computing, OSI Models, Asset Management, Quality Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Animation and Game Design, Interaction Design, Virtual Environment, Storytelling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Power Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering, Performance Testing, High Voltage, Environmental Science, Systems Integration, Thermal Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Control Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks