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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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    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Network Protocols

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Community Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Collection, Trend Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Reliability, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Systems Integration, Capacity Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, digital literacy, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Thermal Management, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, Building Codes, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Safety Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Geospatial Information and Technology

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Biology, Cell Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Critical Thinking for Better Decisions in the ChatGPT Era

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Concentration, Behavioral Economics, ChatGPT, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, Problem Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Software Development Methodologies, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Internal Controls, Risk Management Framework

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Large-Scale Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Transaction Processing, Database Design, Database Systems, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Cloud Computing, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Processing, Machine Learning, SQL, Data Access, Performance Tuning

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    University of Colorado System

    Agile Systems Engineering Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Motivational Skills, Organizational Structure, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Agile Methodology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Recommendation Systems on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Data Processing

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks: Johns Hopkins University
  • Development of Real-Time Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Renewable Power and Electricity Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies: Coursera
  • Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems: University of Michigan
  • Critical Thinking for Better Decisions in the ChatGPT Era: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor: Packt
  • Large-Scale Database Systems: Johns Hopkins University

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