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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Transforming Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Decision Making

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Environmental Issue, Health Policy, Risk Analysis

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Governance, Technical Management, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Service Management, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Social Sciences, Public Affairs

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Pensamiento sistémico

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Network Analysis, Network Model

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    University of Minnesota

    Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Personal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Care Management, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Systems Thinking, Neurology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Impact, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Formal Learning, Education and Training, Teaching, Health Assessment, Pedagogy, Psychological Evaluations, Educational Materials, Test Tools, Survey Creation, Data Collection, Instructional Design, Data Analysis Software, Student-Centred Learning, Analysis, Education Software and Technology, Systems Thinking

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Business Modeling, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Innovation, Customer Data Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Virtual Reality, Entrepreneurship, Virtual Environment, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, New Business Development, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Institute for the Future

    Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Ideation, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Creativity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Social Impact, Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Natural Resource Management, Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Liderazgo Instruccional: Perspectiva Global y Prácticas Locales

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Pedagogy, Systems Thinking

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    Università Bocconi

    Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Product Roadmaps, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Organizational Change, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Governance

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

  • Transforming Communities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Pensamiento sistémico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach: University of Minnesota
  • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan
  • Evaluación educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era: Politecnico di Milano
  • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
  • Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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