Why ODU for Systems Thinking?

Our Systems Thinking course provides a deep understanding of how interconnected components influence organizational success. It explores the principles of systems thinking and its role in sustaining complex systems.

You will gain insights into why not everyone naturally adopts a systems perspective and how managers can enhance this competency within their teams.

ODU can also prepare you to navigate complex challenges by strengthening your ability to think critically and strategically in dynamic environments.

When you complete the course, you will be equipped to apply systems thinking to drive innovation and problem-solving in any organization.

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PDHs Awarded
.55

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are nationally recognized credits that certify participation in professional development and training programs, helping individuals maintain credentials and enhance their skills.

Program Information

Enhance your problem-solving skills with our Systems Thinking course. Enroll today and learn how to navigate complexity and drive innovation.

Schedule:
To be determined

Location:
To be determined

This course is targeted for professionals who are challenged to deal with complex systems (such as projects, departments, organizations, processes) and their inevitable ‘wicked problems’. The emphasis is on introducing concepts, tools, and hands-on practice that can be immediately applied to improve our prospects for better understanding and ‘taming’ complex systems and their problems.

Enhance your problem-solving skills with our Systems Thinking course. Enroll today and learn how to navigate complexity and drive innovation.

Schedule:
To be determined

Location:
To be determined

This course is targeted for professionals who are challenged to deal with complex systems (such as projects, departments, organizations, processes) and their inevitable ‘wicked problems’. The emphasis is on introducing concepts, tools, and hands-on practice that can be immediately applied to improve our prospects for better understanding and ‘taming’ complex systems and their problems.

Cost & Aid

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$425

Continuing Education can accept payments for courses in several different forms. ODU's helpful staff can assist you in determining if you might qualify for any number of various funding options that could assist you with non-credit continuing educational opportunities to improve your marketability and advance your career.

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Refund Policy

To withdraw from this course, you must send a request in writing to cepd@odu.edu seven days prior to the class start date and before starting the course. Failure to attend a course does not constitute withdrawal. Course registration fees, less a $100 processing fee, will be refunded back to your original form of payment. There are no refunds once you have logged in and the class has begun.

Careers in Systems Thinking

Our graduates pursue roles as systems analysts, policy advisors, operations managers, and change management consultants, using holistic approaches to understand and improve interconnected systems.

Computer and Information Systems Managers
Growth
17.4%
Median Salary
$169,510
Microsystems Engineers
Growth
5.0%
Median Salary
$111,970
Contact Continuing Education
Phone: 757-683-5650
Email: cepd@odu.edu
Address: 1105 Student Success Center, Norfolk, VA 23529