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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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    Coursera

    Lean Manufacturing & Robotics for Flexible Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Manufacturing Operations, Process Improvement, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Change Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

    4.7
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Verification And Validation, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Technical Review, Performance Testing, Computer Vision, Linux, Requirements Analysis, Debugging

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Sustainability Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Sustainable Business, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Environmental Monitoring, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Trend Analysis, Decision Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Physiology, Urology, Medical Imaging, Medical Terminology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Verification and Synthesis of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Automation, System Testing, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Student Engagement, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, Brainstorming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Architecting AI Solutions – Scalable GenAI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Site Reliability Engineering, Scalability, Application Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Architecture, Cloud Applications, Load Balancing, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Distributed Computing, Enterprise Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Responsible AI, Continuous Monitoring, Security Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Clinical Decision Support Systems - CDSS 4

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Information Privacy, Data Validation, Decision Support Systems, Health Informatics, Predictive Modeling, Verification And Validation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Centered Design, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Vector Database Projects: AI Recommendation Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Databases, MongoDB, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Open Source Technology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    FPGA computing systems: Partial Dynamic Reconfiguration

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Architecture, Microarchitecture, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Systems Design, Technical Design, Embedded Systems, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Building Modern Distributed Systems with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Java, Middleware, NoSQL, Event-Driven Programming, Databases, Software Architecture, Servers, Web Services, Microservices, Scalability, Communication Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Lean Manufacturing & Robotics for Flexible Systems: Coursera
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Infosec
  • Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability: University of Michigan
  • Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems: University of Michigan
  • Verification and Synthesis of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops: University of California San Diego
  • Architecting AI Solutions – Scalable GenAI Systems: Packt
  • Clinical Decision Support Systems - CDSS 4: University of Glasgow
  • Vector Database Projects: AI Recommendation Systems: IBM

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