Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Complex Systems Analysis – FutureLearn
Discover tools for complex systems analysis and design that will guide your work towards a more sustainable future 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 youll 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 organisations 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 Youll 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 Sustainability Systems mapping Systems analysis Systems thinking Sustainable development Development framework Sustainability strategy Project planning Roadmap development Applied systems thinking Complex systems Discover tools for complex systems analysis and design that will guide your work towards a more sustainable future
