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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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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for Sustainable Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Teaching, Pedagogy, Action Oriented, Social Impact, Visionary, Health Disparities, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Resilience & Leadership: Concepts, Definitions, & Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Emergency Response, Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Organizational Change, Systems Thinking, Organizational Effectiveness, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Risk Analysis, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Leadership

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Thomas Berry的世界观:地球社区的繁荣 (The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community)

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, World History, Governance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Zurich

    Nachhaltigkeit lehren lernen

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Complex Problem Solving, Sustainability Standards, Teaching, Environment, Curriculum Planning, Environmental Science, Decision Making, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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, Community Health, Social Impact, Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Program Design and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Project Design, Public Policies, Program Implementation, Resource Allocation, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Qualitative Research, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Systems Thinking, Governance, Complex Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Gestión Estratégica con Pensamiento Sistémico

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Creative Thinking, Performance Measurement, Business Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Sustainability Transition Leadership: Broadening Competences

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Drive Engagement, Community Development, Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Complex Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Leadership, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Modelagem de sistemas soft (SSM)

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Conceptual Design, Analysis, Process Improvement, Service Improvement, Organizational Change, Change Management, Decision Making, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, AI Enablement, Systems Thinking, Virtual Teams, Psychology, Probability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Open University

    From prototyping to validating business models

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Business Modeling, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Verification And Validation, Presentations, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learning for Sustainable Futures: The University of Edinburgh
  • Resilience & Leadership: Concepts, Definitions, & Frameworks: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Thomas Berry的世界观:地球社区的繁荣 (The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community): Yale University
  • Nachhaltigkeit lehren lernen : University of Zurich
  • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health: University of Minnesota
  • Program Design and Evaluation: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Collaboration: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Gestión Estratégica con Pensamiento Sistémico: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Sustainability Transition Leadership: Broadening Competences: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Modelagem de sistemas soft (SSM): Universidade de São Paulo

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