An Introduction to Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Symbiosis in Development Theory I

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An Introduction to Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Symbiosis in Development Theory I
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Overview

Understand how the Symbiosis in Development (SiD) framework helps you create the foundations of a sustainable society

Duration	4 weeks
Total fee	₹4,450
Mode of learning	Online
Difficulty level	Intermediate
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Credential	Certificate

An Introduction to Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Symbiosis in Development Theory I

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An Introduction to Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Symbiosis in Development Theory I
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Highlights

Earn a certificate from Except Integrated Sustainability

An Introduction to Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Symbiosis in Development Theory I
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Skills you will learn

Sustainability

Who should do this course?

This online course is for purpose-driven professionals in both public and private organisations, who are determined to make a substantially positive impact on society

What are the course deliverables?

Identify the main concepts underlying sustainability, and its relevance in our society today.

Explore basic principles of systems thinking and network theory applied to sustainability.

Interpret systemic behaviours in society, and how they relate to sustainability transitions.

Evaluate the way success is defined for sustainable projects

Perform quick impact scans across different dimensions of sustainability, enlarging your scope of impact.

More about this course

This course will provide you with a renewed understanding of the issues of sustainability, and will introduce you to the framework of Symbiosis in Development (SiD), developed over 20 years
SiD is the first complete systemic sustainability framework, combining the theory of systems thinking and sustainability with a practical application method, and team work processes to guide projects from A to Z
Paid certification course

An Introduction to Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Symbiosis in Development Theory I
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FutureLearn
Curriculum

Introduction to key concepts of systems thinking applied to sustainability

Sustainability definitions and frameworks

Redefining success in sustainability projects

Sustainability impact mapping

Overview of systems dynamics

An Introduction to Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Symbiosis in Development Theory I
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FutureLearn
Faculty details

Tom Bosschaert

Tom is a renowned sustainability focused entrepreneur, architect, author, and advisor. He developed the Symbiosis in Development (SiD) framework, and leads his field with 20+ years of experience.