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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.


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Popular Systems Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Conspiracy Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Investigation, Storytelling, Systems Thinking, Content Creation, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Discussion Facilitation, World History

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Analytical Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Decision Making

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Operations Management, Manufacturing Operations, Environmental Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Business Leadership, Industrial Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation, Product Design, Environmental Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Systems Thinking, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

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    University of Amsterdam

    The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Determinants Of Health, Scientific Methods, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Systems Thinking, Policy Development

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Natural Resource Management, Teaching, Systems Thinking, Biology, Collaboration

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Demography, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Systems Thinking

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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Scatter Plots, Health Policy, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, Health Education, Health Equity, Community Health, Regression Analysis, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Health Informatics, Forecasting, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Visualization

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Network Analysis, Driving engagement, Behavioral Economics, Network Analysis, Game Design, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection, Psychology

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Strategies for Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Sustainability Standards, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Human Capital, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Management, Employee Engagement, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Management, Communication Strategies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading the Way: Becoming a Sustainability Change Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Systems Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Professional Networking, Self-Awareness

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    Dartmouth College

    Data Analytics for Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Transformation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Operations Research, Analytics, Business Technologies, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Feature Engineering, Business Modeling, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Technology Strategies

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Innovation, Conflict Management, Systems Thinking, Self-Awareness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity

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

  • Conspiracy Planet:Ā University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance:Ā University of Amsterdam
  • Climate change education:Ā Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Perspectivas en Salud PĆŗblica: Ampliando la visión en salud:Ā Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health:Ā University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Social Computing:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Strategies for Sustainable Business:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leading the Way: Becoming a Sustainability Change Agent:Ā University of Colorado Boulder

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