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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Design Thinking for Innovators

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Process Management, Business Solutions, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, User Research, Organizational Change, User Feedback, Empathy

    ★ 4.6 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking para Inovação

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Brainstorming, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Creativity, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Software, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Simulation and Simulation Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Machine Learning Methods, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, R (Software), Network Analysis, Biology

    ★ 4.4 (989) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IE Business School

    From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Case Studies, Brainstorming, User Research, Ideation, Empathy

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

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Packt

    Design That Scales: Sustainable Design Systems

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Systems Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Digital Design, System Design and Implementation, Design Strategies, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design, Design Software, Scalability, Design and Product, Agile Methodology, Usability, Design Research, Style Guides, Agile Product Development, UI/UX Research, Product Testing, System Programming, Prompt Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Analysis for Business Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Business Analysis Tools, Process Flow Diagrams, User Requirements Documents, Data Modeling, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Business Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Process Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (581) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado System

    Scaling Scrum for Large Systems Engineering Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Systems Engineering, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Software Development Methodologies, Business Leadership, Backlogs, Scalability, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Waterfall Methodology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    IBM

    Systems Analyst Capstone Project 

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, Database Design, Business Process Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, System Testing, Process Mapping, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Development Testing, Data Management, System Design and Implementation, Software Design Documents, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement

    ★ 5 (8) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Northeastern University

    Strategic Info Systems: Planning & Business Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Requirements Management, Agile Software Development, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, IT Management, Change Control, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Information Technology, Project Management, Business Planning, Agile Product Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Education and Training, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Collaboration, Professional Development, Team Collaboration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Design, Data Collection

    ★ 5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Systems Thinking, Health Promotion, Program Evaluation, Health Systems, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Community Health, Health Informatics, Media and Communications, Emergency Response, Collaboration, Communication, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Agile Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Systems Development Life Cycle, Waterfall Methodology, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular systems thinking courses

  • Design Thinking for Innovators: Coursera
  • Design Thinking para Inovação: University of Virginia
  • Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity: IE Business School
  • Design That Scales: Sustainable Design Systems: Packt
  • Analysis for Business Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Scaling Scrum for Large Systems Engineering Projects: University of Colorado System
  • Systems Analyst Capstone Project : IBM
  • Strategic Info Systems: Planning & Business Alignment: Northeastern University
  • Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement: University of Michigan

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