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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


  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    ODS y sostenibilidad: una mirada desde los colegios

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Education and Training, Environment, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Student Engagement, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Community Development, Instructional Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lund University

    1.5° Lifestyles: Mainstreaming Everyday Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Resource Consumption Accounting, Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Education and Training, Social Studies, Cooperation, Community Development, Economics, Environmental Policy, Public Policies, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technology Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Planning, Target Market, Persona Development, Operational Performance Management, Target Audience, Market Opportunities, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Ideation, Engineering Management, Engineering

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    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Disaster Risk Management and Korean Policies

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Mitigation, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Management Framework, Emergency Response, Geospatial Information and Technology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Public Policies, Spatial Data Analysis, Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Governance, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Social and Human Services, Case Studies, Working With Children, Human Services, Social Sciences, Empowerment, Social Justice, Public Policies, Community Outreach, Sociology, Social Impact, Child Development, Human Development, Culture, Systems Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Shaping Urban Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Demography, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Sociology, Emerging Technologies, Cultural Diversity, Big Data, Data Literacy, Research Methodologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Public Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Justice, Community Health, Health Systems, Social Impact, R (Software), Data Analysis, Data Literacy, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Diversity Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Biodiseño respondiendo a retos complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Solution Design, Sustainable Design, Creative Thinking, Systems Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Development, Biotechnology, Creativity, Biology, Communication, Empathy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Energy and Utilities, Technology Strategies, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Issue, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Innovation, Sustainable Business, Biotechnology, Business Strategy, Systems Thinking, Commercialization, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Strategies for Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Goal Setting, Brand Strategy, Human Capital, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Strategic Communication, Supply Chain Management, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La Economía Circular: ¿un mito o una posibilidad?

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Waste Minimization, Product Lifecycle Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Systems Analysis, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Analysis, Resource Utilization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable Business Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Sustainability Reporting, Supply Management, Drive Engagement, Sustainability Standards, Procurement, Business Operations, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Planning, Communication Strategies, Business Strategies, Employee Engagement, Supply Chain Management, Systems Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • ODS y sostenibilidad: una mirada desde los colegios: Universidad de los Andes
  • 1.5° Lifestyles: Mainstreaming Everyday Sustainability: Lund University
  • Technology Entrepreneurship: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Disaster Risk Management and Korean Policies: Yonsei University
  • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University
  • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health: University of Minnesota
  • Biodiseño respondiendo a retos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Advanced Strategies for Sustainable Business: University of Colorado Boulder

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