System Dynamics
This course is part of Future Studies Specialization.
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What you'll learn
Create and interpret causal loop diagrams for complex systems
Develop system dynamics models using Vensim software
Analyze feedback processes and system behavior
Apply system archetypes to real-world scenarios
Model business growth dynamics and market adoption patterns
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.7 Hours PreRecorded video
1 peer review
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course teaches system dynamics principles and their application in business strategy and decision-making. Students learn to analyze complex systems using causal loop diagrams, stock-flow models, and computer simulations. The curriculum covers essential concepts including feedback processes, system archetypes, and the Bass diffusion model. Through hands-on practice with Vensim software, learners develop practical skills in modeling and understanding dynamic business systems.
System Thinking
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Causal Loops
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Stocks and Flows
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Bass Model
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Dynamics of Growth
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Future Studies Specialization
Instructor
PhD in Business and Entrepreneur
Luis Fernando Mello Barreto is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in leading information technology, software development, and data analytics projects for various organizations, including Dufry, Claro, and Marfrig. He holds a PhD and MSc in Business Administration with a focus on Quantitative Methods from FEA-USP, as well as an MBA from FIA/Université Pierre Mendès France and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from POLI-USP. His extensive background has equipped him with a deep understanding of the intersection between technology and business strategy.At Fundação Instituto de Administração, Luis teaches courses in entrepreneurship, technology management, strategy, simulation, and information systems for MBA and post-graduate programs. On Coursera, he offers the course "System Dynamics," which focuses on understanding complex systems and their behaviors over time. Through his teaching and professional endeavors, Luis Fernando Mello Barreto aims to inspire the next generation of leaders in technology and business innovation.
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