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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

    University of Colorado System

    Agile Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Verification And Validation, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Systems Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Scrum (Software Development), Systems Development Life Cycle, Teamwork, Systems Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Team Oriented, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Open Mindset, Forecasting, Independent Thinking, Ideation, Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Stress Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Empowerment, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Business Process Modeling, Business Workflow Analysis, Systems Analysis, Workflow Management, Stakeholder Communications, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Process Optimization, Miro AI, Process Mapping, Consulting, Business Analysis Tools, Process Flow Diagrams, AI Integrations, Business Consulting, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Systems Thinking

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Process Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Business Workflow Analysis, Systems Analysis, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Process Optimization, Miro AI, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Consulting

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Design Research, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, Usability, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Solution Design, User Experience Design, Infrastructure Architecture, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Management, Data Processing, Robotics, Systems Architecture, Network Protocols

    ★ 4.5 (54) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Model Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Economic Development, Probability, Market Dynamics, Coordination

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Risk Management, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, International Finance, Financial Systems, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Governance, Epidemiology, Crisis Management, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

    ★ 4.7 (446) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Introduction to Complexity Science

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Social Studies, Quantitative Research, Sustainable Development, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Simulation and Simulation Software, Agentic systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Thinking, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Epidemiology, Jupyter

    ★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    System Design Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Systems Design, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Functional Design, Systems Development, Service Oriented Architecture, Verification And Validation, Maintainability, Systems Analysis

    ★ 4 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Analysis, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Service Design, Design Research, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Patient-centered Care, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.7 (423) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    MathWorks

    Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Systems Development, Functional Design, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.8 (293) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Lund University

    Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Climate Change Programs, Innovation, Environment and Resource Management, Predictive Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology

    ★ 4.7 (124) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular systems thinking courses

  • Agile Systems Engineering: University of Colorado System
  • Professional Skills: Futures Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture: SkillUp
  • Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects: IBM
  • IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking: LearnQuest
  • Model Thinking: University of Michigan
  • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University
  • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • System Design Fundamentals: Pearson
  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia

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