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    Learn systems thinking for solving complex problems. Understand how to view systems holistically and apply systems thinking principles.

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      The University of Sydney

      Creative Thinking and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Visionary, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Environmental Issue, Program Evaluation, Innovation, Decision Making, Adaptability, Resilience

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Digital Communications, Differential Equations, Estimation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Master Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Cognitive flexibility, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Parte 3: Design Thinking de la idea al prototipo

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Solution Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Data Structures, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      AI skills
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      Google

      Google Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      54K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Minnesota

      Information​ ​Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Business Requirements, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, IT Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Process Flow Diagrams, System Implementation, User Requirements Documents, Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology, Project Management, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IIT Bombay

      Design Thinking and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Product Design, Innovation, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Empathy, User Feedback, Product Development, Customer experience improvement

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Google

      Foundations of Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Organizational Change, Program Management, Project Closure, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Strategic Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      96K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Creative Thinking and Innovation: The University of Sydney
    • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
    • Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action: University of Virginia
    • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Master Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: LearnKartS
    • Parte 3: Design Thinking de la idea al prototipo: IESE Business School
    • Meta Front-End Developer: Meta
    • Google Cybersecurity: Google
    • Information​ ​Systems: University of Minnesota

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