Open University: Systems Thinking in Practice (C72)

Name: Systems Thinking in Practice (C72)
Author: Open University

Institution	Open University
Department	The Open University
Web	http://www.open.ac.uk
Email	general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Telephone	0300 303 5303
Study type	Taught

Summary

This certificate changes how you think about situations. It teaches you to think holistically and understand stakeholders’ roles while considering the interconnectedness of the problem’s components. You’ll discover how to relate the ideas of systems thinkers to your practice and learn to recognise that each person brings a perspective. The course introduces you to appreciating multiple perspectives and working collaboratively on problem solutions.

Key features of the course - Deepens your understanding of the nature of complex and messy problem situations and how they can be tackled

Helps you develop new ways of thinking about and approaching situations that cross multiple discipline and skill boundaries
Provides skills to think more holistically and work more collaboratively to avoid systemic failures

Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert

Distance Learning, 1 years starts May 2025

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, some option modules do have entry requirements. We’ll ask you to prove you meet them when you register for any of these modules: • Financial markets and the financing of organisations (B815) • Managing in a changing world (B870) • Creating and sustaining value (B872) • Principles of social and psychological inquiry (DD801) Although this qualification has no entry requirements, we recommend you have: • A UK honours degree (or equivalent). • Minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores of: o Reading: 5.5 o Writing: 5.5 o Speaking: 5.5 o Listening: 5.5 o Overall: 6.0. Our free course, Succeeding in postgraduate study, helps you develop the skills and confidence to manage the requirements and demands of postgraduate study.
Location	Distance Learning Online None

Distance Learning, 1 years starts Nov 2024

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, some option modules do have entry requirements. We’ll ask you to prove you meet them when you register for any of these modules: • Financial markets and the financing of organisations (B815) • Managing in a changing world (B870) • Creating and sustaining value (B872) • Principles of social and psychological inquiry (DD801) Although this qualification has no entry requirements, we recommend you have: • A UK honours degree (or equivalent). • Minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores of: o Reading: 5.5 o Writing: 5.5 o Speaking: 5.5 o Listening: 5.5 o Overall: 6.0. Our free course, Succeeding in postgraduate study, helps you develop the skills and confidence to manage the requirements and demands of postgraduate study.
Location	Distance Learning Online None

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