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      University of Minnesota

      Analysis for Business Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Process Flow Diagrams, User Requirements Documents, Data Modeling, Requirements Management, Business Process Modeling, Dataflow

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Pensamiento Sistémico en el Siglo XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Systems Design, Complex Problem Solving

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Need for Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, Engineering Practices, Systems Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering Management, Risk Management Framework, Systems Integration, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Design Thinking and Global Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Prototyping, Presentations, Lean Methodologies, Human Centered Design, Value Propositions, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis

      4.7
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      Imperial College London

      Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Care, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, OpenAI, Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Computer Science, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies, Sociology, Technology Roadmaps, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Technologies, Automation, Blockchain, Generative AI Agents, Algorithms, Innovation

      4.6
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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biology, Systems Engineering, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Imperial College London

      Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Public Health, Health Care, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Design Research, Human Centered Design, Project Scoping, User Experience Design, Project Planning, Growth Mindedness, User Feedback, Strategic Thinking, Qualitative Research, Customer Insights, Empathy

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Open University

      Thinking about sustainable business systemically

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Business Strategies, Process Mapping, Stakeholder Management, Environment and Resource Management, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Futures Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Optimism, Brainstorming, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Planning, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making

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      University of Virginia

      Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Visionary, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Collaboration, Dealing With Ambiguity, Empathy, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Analysis for Business Systems: University of Minnesota
    • Pensamiento Sistémico en el Siglo XXI: Universidad de los Andes
    • The Need for Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Design Thinking and Global Startup: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems: Imperial College London
    • Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health: Imperial College London
    • Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration : University of Virginia
    • Thinking about sustainable business systemically: The Open University

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