This course aims to help you understand the basic principles and concepts of systems thinking, identify and analyze the interrelationships in complex systems, apply systems thinking tools and methods to real-world problems and opportunities, and generate innovative ideas and solutions using systems thinking approaches.



Systems Thinking Basics
This course is part of Business Execution: Ops, Team Management & Communication Specialization


Instructors: Tayseer Almattar
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Analyze complex systems by identifying and mapping their elements, interconnections, and feedback loops.
Apply systems thinking tools and methods to real-world problems and opportunities.
Generate innovative ideas and solutions using systems thinking approaches.
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This course aims to help you understand the basic principles and concepts of systems thinking, identify and analyze the interrelationships in complex systems, apply systems thinking tools and methods to real-world problems and opportunities, and generate innovative ideas and solutions using systems thinking approaches.
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Reviewed on May 19, 2025
Good introduction to the concepts. Liked the coverage of the techniques.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024
Dense course gives you practical systems thinking introduction.
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2024
This is a good introduction to the System Thinking concepts, structure, and parts. I would love to hear suggestions on what to do next.
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