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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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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Storytelling, Creative Problem-Solving, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, New Product Development, Data Visualization, User Experience Design, Strategic Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Creative Thinking and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Open Mindset, Design Thinking, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, Business Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Willingness To Learn, Student Engagement, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Productivity, Self-Discipline, Cognitive flexibility, Overcoming Obstacles, Stress Management, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Resilience, Visionary, Innovation, Adaptability

      4.1
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDHEC Business School

      Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Innovation, Trend Analysis, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      231 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Analysis, Scenario Testing, Program Development, Computer Programming, Epidemiology, Public Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Experimentation, Forecasting, Scientific Methods, Statistical Inference, Probability, Regression Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Control Systems, Simulations, Computer Systems, Embedded Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, General Networking, Digital Communications, Event-Driven Programming, Differential Equations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Threat Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Debugging, Relational Databases, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Rmarkdown, Data Integrity, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Data Quality, Stakeholder Communications, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, SQL, Interviewing Skills, Analytical Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      172K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      IT Systems Design and Analysis 

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Database Design, IT Management, Data Modeling, Systems Architecture, Process Design, Business Analysis, Business Technologies, Process Flow Diagrams, Information Technology, Business Process Modeling, Prototyping, Computer Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodology, Business Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Embedded Software Development with C

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, C (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Debugging, Data Structures, Program Development, Development Environment, Microarchitecture, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Hardware Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
    • Creative Thinking and Innovation: The University of Sydney
    • Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action: University of Virginia
    • Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities: EDHEC Business School
    • Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking: University of Michigan
    • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
    • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Google Cybersecurity: Google
    • Google Data Analytics: Google

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