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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Primary Care, Health Care, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Governance, Training Programs, Case Studies, Education and Training

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Securing Systems and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Firewall, Windows PowerShell, Hardening, Threat Detection, Linux, Penetration Testing, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, System Configuration, IT Automation, Encryption, Network Analysis, Public Key Infrastructure

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Simulations, Electrical Safety, Estimation, Thermal Management, Failure Analysis, Basic Electrical Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Probability, Design Specifications, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, High Voltage, Materials science, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Machine Learning Methods

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Electrification of Building Energy Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Thermal Management, Building Design, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Architectural Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Construction, Sustainable Technologies, Control Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Computing Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Systems Architecture, Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Digital Signal Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Optimizing and Deploying LLM Systems

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI API, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangGraph, OpenAI, Containerization, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Postman API Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Integration, Amazon Web Services, Authentications, Performance Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Systems and Solutions Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Migration, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Systems Architecture, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Data Integration, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Release Management, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Software Testing, Information Technology

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Design Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Tensorflow, Statistical Methods, Logistic Regression

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Building and Optimizing Decision Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Decision Support Systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Modeling, Process Optimization, Business Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Ethics, Scenario Testing, Forecasting, Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Visualization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Regression Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, AI Product Strategy, UI/UX Research, Brainstorming, Innovation, Design Thinking, User Research, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Competitive Analysis, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Persona (User Experience), Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Collection, Data Synthesis, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Digital Note-Making for Creative Thinking with Obsidian

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Information Management, Content Management, Knowledge Transfer, Digital Publishing, Curiosity, Creative Problem-Solving, Information Architecture, File Management, Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Productivity Software, Responsible AI, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Writing and Editing, Collaboration, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Development of Real-Time Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Computer Architecture, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Securing Systems and Networks: Packt
  • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Electrification of Building Energy Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Computing Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Optimizing and Deploying LLM Systems: Edureka
  • IBM Systems and Solutions Architect: IBM
  • Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products: University of California San Diego
  • Building and Optimizing Decision Systems: Edureka
  • Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking: Fractal Analytics

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