Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Complex Systems Analysis
Learn Path Description
Take an integrated approach to sustainability management. Everything on the planet is interlinked. This applies to human society, processes, and organisations. If you want to drive sustainable change, you need to understand that nothing exists in isolation, but works as part of a larger system. This ExpertTrack will equip you with systems analysis and design tools to help you gain a more nuanced understanding of complex systems and use this understanding in practice. The systems thinking approaches you’ll learn are also geared towards effective change, to empower you to design actionable interventions. Only by taking positive, practical steps will we be able to build a sustainable future. Systems thinking can play a central role in driving the change you need to meet your own and your organisation’s goals. Discover how to derive novel insights from systems thinking This ExpertTrack covers both theoretical and methodological components of Symbiosis in Development (SiD) - the first framework for integrated sustainable development. You’ll gain analytical skills and practical tools needed to unravel any complex societal issue you might grapple with in your practice. As a tool for systems analysis and design, the SiD framework helps us to map complex systems, shining light on normally overlooked opportunities with a potential to drive sustainable change across different disciplines and specialisms. Design actionable interventions through systems analysis and design The 3 complementary courses will guide you through extended SiD Theory, SiD Method, and System Mapping. The extended SiD theory course will equip you with an in-depth understanding of SiD theory and prepare you to use this knowledge in practice. The SiD method is a five-step method to guide a project, from goal setting to execution and evaluation, providing you with practical tools to improve the sustainability of your chosen system. Finally, the systems mapping course will guide you through understanding complexity by putting it down on paper. Together, the courses equip you with theoretical and practical skills crucial for creating long-lasting, positive impact. By applying systems thinking to the huge sustainability challenges we collectively face, we can take practical steps towards building a more sustainable future. Industry statisticsMedian base salary£39,000UK job openings/month7,320Source: Glassdoor's Best Jobs (2019)
Skills You Will Gain
Courses In This Learning Path
Total Duration
3 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Analyzing and Transitioning Complex Systems
System analysis is an important tool for driving sustainable change using systems thinking. To drive system change, you must first understand the structure of a system and its roles and influence. Then you can analyze that information and derive meaningful insights.
With a solid analysis structure, you can navigate complex social phenomena and become a more powerful change-maker within your field of influence.
After completing this course, your knowledge will be enhanced by the ability to analyze complex systems and translate these findings into sustainable strategies.
System analysis and design are key to driving system change. This course will give you the theoretical tools and foundations for system analysis.
This course will teach you how to dissect complex systems into their various dimensions of space, time, and context. This will enable you to identify opportunities to influence strategic interventions that drive sustainable change. This will allow you to see how different interventions can have different levels of impact: indirect, systematic, or direct.nYou'll also learn about different approaches to complex system thinking such as holistic, reductionist, and symbiotic.
This course is focused on achieving meaningful, sustainable change. To achieve your sustainability goals, you will explore various strategies to create roadmaps for large-scale change.
Total Duration
6 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Practical application of the SiD method
This course is the second part in the Systems Thinking ExpertTrack. It builds on the theory and covers the most practical aspects of Symbiosis in Development, (SiD), the first framework for integrated sustainable growth. You will develop the analytical skills as well as practical tools necessary to solve any complicated societal problem you might be facing.
This course will equip you with the skills to conduct all-encompassing system analyses. It will also provide you with a structured approach for initiating, facilitating, and accelerating sustainability transitions.
Anyone involved in system thinking can benefit from the SiD framework. It provides an integrated framework for development that allows us to view complex systems holistically and gain new insights.
The SiD Method is a 5-step process that is based in iterative design thinking. Learn how to do multiple iterations and create a blueprint for design, rollout, and maintenance for your projects.
The integrated framework of SiD will enable you to understand the system and the challenges you face, to set achievable and practical goals, and to drive sustainable change.
Total Duration
3 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Drawing complexity on a paper
Systems are made up of interdependent, interdependent, and interdependent parts that create a complex, unified whole.
System mapping is a way to organize the large amounts of information you face when analysing systems. It's an essential approach to understanding and improving them.
A solid understanding of systems mapping will allow you to map the elements and relationships within any system you are working with. It will also give you an unusual insight into how it looks and behaves in space and time and how it affects others.
It will help you make informed decisions about how to improve the system's state through sound solutions by creating a clear picture. This will be a powerful tool for communication. It will allow you to communicate with key stakeholders and collaborate on building sustainable systems.
Systems mapping is a crucial tool for system analysis and design. This will help you identify the components and relationships within a system. This information will enable you to start thinking about ways to make systems more sustainable.
This course will help you understand the basics of systems mapping to solve real-world problems and how to create stakeholder maps for every project.
