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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


  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Equity, Health Systems, Community Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Governance, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Governance, Health Systems, Policy Development, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Healthy Urban systems Part 2 : Theories, models and tools

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Community Health, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 2 : Theories, models and tools

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health, Community Health, Health Assessment, Systems Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Alternative Mobility Narratives

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Social Impact, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics

    ★ 4.8 (38) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación y emprendimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Business Architecture, Corporate Strategy, Creative Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Storytelling, New Business Development, Team Management, Creativity, Open Mindset, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Development, Growth Strategies, Systems Thinking

    ★ 4.7 (429) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Personal Development, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, Social Justice, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Case Studies, Empathy, Resilience

    ★ 4.7 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Thinking, Data Sharing, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Biology, Storytelling, Life Sciences

    ★ 4.7 (209) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Research, Innovation, Discussion Facilitation

    ★ 4.7 (596) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Leadership Problem-Solving with AI: Think Like a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Root Cause Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Critical Thinking, AI Enablement, Leadership Development, Analysis, Business Solutions, Decision Making, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Organizational Effectiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Social Sciences, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, International Relations, Strategic Decision-Making, Education and Training, Human Learning, Decision Making, Human Development, Analysis, Risk Management, Psychology, digital literacy, Digital Transformation

    ★ 4.7 (387) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mobilité et urbanisme

    Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Spatial Analysis, Civil Engineering, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Governance

    ★ 4.6 (121) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies : University of Lausanne
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies: University of Lausanne
  • Healthy Urban systems Part 2 : Theories, models and tools : University of Lausanne
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 2 : Theories, models and tools : University of Lausanne
  • Alternative Mobility Narratives: University of Amsterdam
  • Innovación y emprendimiento: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
  • Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker: Coursera
  • Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries: University of Cape Town
  • Leadership Problem-Solving with AI: Think Like a Leader: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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