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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Systems Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Open University

      Thinking about sustainable business systemically

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Process Mapping, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Problem Solving, Interviewing Skills

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Howard University

      Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Product Design, Business Solutions, User Centered Design, Information Systems, User Research, Ideation, Business Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Product Testing

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      Packt

      Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Software Development Methodologies, Change Management, Project Management, System Implementation, Compliance Auditing, Software Testing, Auditing, Development Testing, Information Technology, Verification And Validation, Project Management Office (PMO), Internal Controls, Governance, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Data Integrity, Risk Management

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      University of California, Davis

      DevOps Culture and Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Process Mapping, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Kanban Principles, Operational Efficiency, User Feedback, Systems Thinking

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Case Studies, Mathematical Modeling

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

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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Logistics & Supply Chain Management

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Performance Measurement, Transportation Management, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Business Operations, Corporate Sustainability, Customer Relationship Management, Procurement, Warehouse Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Transforming Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Communication Strategies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis

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      238 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Utilization, Patient Flow, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Process Improvement, Systems Thinking, Health Technology, Health Systems, Continuous Improvement Process, Coordination, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Community Development, Governance, Data Collection

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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Execution: Ops, Team Management & Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Supplier Relationship Management, Internal Communications, Systems Thinking, Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Contract Management, Proposal Writing, Procurement, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Leadership, Operations Management, Communication, Business, Team Management

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Thinking about sustainable business systemically: The Open University
    • Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business: Howard University
    • Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation: Packt
    • DevOps Culture and Mindset: University of California, Davis
    • Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation: American Museum of Natural History
    • Mastering Logistics & Supply Chain Management: EDUCBA
    • Transforming Communities: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems : Coursera Instructor Network

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