Systems Thinking Fundamentals Online Course

This course is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their decision-making and problem-solving skills, including professionals, managers, and leaders from industries like government, healthcare, education, finance, transportation, and technology. It’s also suitable for individuals curious about systems thinking and its application to real-world challenges. No prior knowledge is required, making it accessible to all learners. 

The course focuses on the what, why, when, and how of systems thinking. You’ll gain an understanding of its fundamentals, including its definition, importance, and applications across various contexts.  

The course emphasizes seven core concepts for applying systems thinking in practice: 

• Relating 
• Emergent Properties 
• Modelling 
• Feedback & Loops 
• Holism 
• Multiple Perspectives 
• Structures 

While systems thinking includes many valuable concepts, these seven are foundational and provide an excellent starting point. 

While systems thinking encompasses many valuable concepts, we have selected the top seven key ideas due to time constraints and the fundamental nature of the course. We believe these seven concepts provide a solid starting point for anyone beginning their journey in systems thinking. 

Completing the Systems Thinking Fundamentals course demonstrates your ability to tackle complex, real-world challenges. It enhances your problem-solving skills and positions you as a valuable contributor in any organization or professional field. 

This course stands out due to its: 

• Practical Focus: Hands-on tools and strategies for real-world application. 
• Simplified Content: Easy-to-understand lessons supported by storytelling, visuals, and relatable examples. 
• Up-to-date Research: Accurate content based on proven methodologies and the latest findings. 
• Actionable Learning: Skills you can apply immediately in your personal or professional life. 
• Flexible Learning: Self-paced modules, downloadable resources, and regular content updates. 
• Meaningful Impact: Focus on solving complex problems and driving societal, environmental, and personal improvements. 
• Career Enhancement: A recognized certificate to boost your resume and career prospects. 

The Systems Thinking Fundamentals (STF) online course and the Certified Systems Thinking Associate (CSTA) cater to those starting their systems thinking journey, but they differ in several ways: 

Systems Thinking Fundamentals 

• Covers limited content.   
• Self-paced; takes 9–16 hours to complete.   
• No exam required; a certificate of completion is issued.   
• Certificate has no expiry date.   

Certified Systems Thinking Associate (CSTA)* 

• Offers extensive content coverage.   
• Requires attendance at a 2-day online or in-person training.   
• Passing an exam is mandatory to earn the certificate.   
• Certificate must be renewed every three years.   

In summary, the STF course is cost effective, self-paced, and requires less commitment, making it ideal for a quick start. On the other hand, CSTA involves more in-depth training, an exam, and certification renewal, suitable for those pursuing professional paths as practitioners, trainers, or consultants. You can pick the option that best aligns with your ambitions and schedule!

Absolutely! Systems thinking is a transdisciplinary approach to tackle complexity and it is applicable to fields like business, healthcare, education, government engineering, and more. 

Yes, you will receive a certificate once you complete the course, which you can showcase on your resume or LinkedIn profile. 

The course is self-paced and designed to take between 9 to 12 hours. A detailed learner guide is available for time allocation. You can take as much time as needed to complete it. 

Some materials may be available for download, but most content is designed to be accessed through the course platform. 

The course offers interactive lectures that emphasize key takeaways, quizzes to test your understanding, and hands-on assignments to apply systems thinking concepts and further enrich your learning, ensuring a practical and actionable experience.

It’s important to complete the course within the access period. If your access expires, you’ll need to repurchase the course to continue. 

Instructions for the course are provided in detail. You can submit your assignments in a supported format. Only one file is allowed to be submitted, with a maximum size of 100 MB. 

At this time, the course is only offered in English language. 

Currently, the training is only available in English. However, we plan to offer it in other languages. If you have a specific language need, please submit our contact form and let us know. 

Yes, the training is accessible over all supported mobile devices.  

We don’t offer refunds. Please make sure to go over the sample module before making a purchase 

Please fill out the "Contact Us" form, and one of our representatives will reach out to you. 

We highly recommend completing the courses in the order presented because the content in each course builds on information from earlier lessons.  

We currently do not provide financial assistance for our courses.  

No prior knowledge is required. The course is beginner-friendly and designed for anyone new to systems thinking. 

No, the certificate does not have an expiry date. It will be issued only after you successfully complete all the course modules.