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What you will learn

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• Compare and contrast at least three modelling approaches, including at least two of the widely-used systems methodologies or approaches,
• Evaluate each systems approach with regard to their applicability, benefits and limits,
• Apply a range of systems methods to a variety of systems, real world situations and scenarios, producing conceptual models to provide insights into current or future challenges,
• Use models to develop and test options or to explore the range of possible interventions relevant to the situation of interest.

Core content

Progressing from the Fundamentals course, this course introduces a set of key systems thinking methodologies and methods. A day will be spent on each of the methods where they will be introduced with a case study and practiced on a student-owned problem in groups in order to provide practical guidance in their real-world application.

The methods are:

• Soft Systems Methodology,
• Viable Systems Model,
• System Dynamics,
• Critical Systems Heuristics.

The final day will cover the application of multiple methods, describing their differing focus and contribution to complex problem understanding and resolution.

Upgrade to a professional qualification

When taken as a Short Course for Credit, 10 credit points can be put towards the Systems Thinking Practice MSc

Find out more about short course credit points.

Who should attend

The course is aimed at:

• Systems Analysts and Engineers of all disciplines
• Managers/decision makers/policy makers
• Individuals who need critical thinking skills to achieve successful outcomes in a complex working environment.

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