Although all these courses have been prepared and are available for webinars or live presentation to groups, the recordings and documentation for our learning management system are still in progress. Please see the text: "available now", "coming soon" or "please enquire" for this status. This is being regularly updated and other courses will be added.
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Viable System Model
introduction (VSM1 - 1d)
This one day course will provide learners with an overview of the Viable System Model covering: Overview of VSM Basic modelling using VSM We will work in groups on a case example to model a hospital using VSM. The case is drawn from real life. If you don’t know how to design an organisation to deliver your strategy, or how structural change happens in organisations, how effective can you be in
Viable System Model
introduction (VSM1 - 1d)
This one day course will provide learners with an overview of the Viable System Model covering: Overview of VSM Basic modelling using VSM We will work in groups on a case example to model a hospital using VSM. The case is drawn from real life. If you don’t know how to design an organisation to deliver your strategy, or how structural change happens in organisations, how effective can you be in...
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SCiO
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Viable System Model
core (VSM2&3 - 2d)
These two courses can be taken together or separately. They provide learners with a working knowledge of the Viable System Model and the ability to use it for understanding, diagnosing and designing organisational systems covering: 2 approaches for diagnosing systems using VSM; Use of system archetypes; 3 approaches for system design using VSM. If you don’t know how to design an organisation to
Viable System Model
core (VSM2&3 - 2d)
These two courses can be taken together or separately. They provide learners with a working knowledge of the Viable System Model and the ability to use it for understanding, diagnosing and designing organisational systems covering: 2 approaches for diagnosing systems using VSM; Use of system archetypes; 3 approaches for system design using VSM. If you don’t know how to design an organisation to...
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SCiO
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Viable System Model
advanced (VSM4&5 - 2d)
These two courses can be taken together or separately. They are designed for more advanced practitioners and will cover: Modelling complexity using variety balances Organisational dynamics in VSM; Underlying systems principles and laws in VSM; Using VSM with other systems approaches. If you don’t know how to design an organisation to deliver your strategy, or how structural change happens in
Viable System Model
advanced (VSM4&5 - 2d)
These two courses can be taken together or separately. They are designed for more advanced practitioners and will cover: Modelling complexity using variety balances Organisational dynamics in VSM; Underlying systems principles and laws in VSM; Using VSM with other systems approaches. If you don’t know how to design an organisation to deliver your strategy, or how structural change happens in...
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SCiO
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Critical Systems Heuristics
introduction (CSH1 - 0.5d)
This course provides learners with an introduction to the Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH) method. The course offers a grounding in the thinking behind the method, its concepts and terms, its practical application in understanding boundary issues, and how it helps to identify what’s important in driving change in a problematic situation. Trainer The training is presented by Tony Korycki, a
Critical Systems Heuristics
introduction (CSH1 - 0.5d)
This course provides learners with an introduction to the Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH) method. The course offers a grounding in the thinking behind the method, its concepts and terms, its practical application in understanding boundary issues, and how it helps to identify what’s important in driving change in a problematic situation. Trainer The training is presented by Tony Korycki, a...
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SCiO
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Critical Systems Heuristics
core (CSH2-5 - 1.5d)
The Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH) core modules are designed for those relatively new to systems thinking and provides training in modelling organisational or institutional situations using CSH. You’ll develop an understanding of problematic situations, following a structured approach, with a series of steps to take you through required concepts and modelling. Examples and case study materials
Critical Systems Heuristics
core (CSH2-5 - 1.5d)
The Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH) core modules are designed for those relatively new to systems thinking and provides training in modelling organisational or institutional situations using CSH. You’ll develop an understanding of problematic situations, following a structured approach, with a series of steps to take you through required concepts and modelling. Examples and case study materials...
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£750 +VAT
Organiser(s)
SCiO
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Critical Systems Heuristics
advanced (CSH6 - 0.5d)
The advanced course provides learners with the knowledge and skills required for integrating the use of CSH. It covers: application of CSH at different scales from a single team to a multi-organisation or institutional system, how the underlying Systems Laws and Concepts are embodied in the CSH method, handling participation issues and multiple perspectives when engaging with stakeholders, ways to
Critical Systems Heuristics
advanced (CSH6 - 0.5d)
The advanced course provides learners with the knowledge and skills required for integrating the use of CSH. It covers: application of CSH at different scales from a single team to a multi-organisation or institutional system, how the underlying Systems Laws and Concepts are embodied in the CSH method, handling participation issues and multiple perspectives when engaging with stakeholders, ways to...
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Course is online
£250 +VAT
Organiser(s)
SCiO
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System Dynamics
introduction (SD1 - 1d)
System Dynamics (SD) is the use of working, quantified simulation models that replicate the causal structure and time-behaviour of the organisation, function or issue of concern. Effectively a “digital twin” of that enterprise or issue, an SD model makes explicit why past performance has followed the path that it has, projects likely future performance, and enables testing of alternative scenarios
System Dynamics
introduction (SD1 - 1d)
System Dynamics (SD) is the use of working, quantified simulation models that replicate the causal structure and time-behaviour of the organisation, function or issue of concern. Effectively a “digital twin” of that enterprise or issue, an SD model makes explicit why past performance has followed the path that it has, projects likely future performance, and enables testing of alternative scenarios...
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SCiO
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System Dynamics
core (SD essentials)
This is the ‘Essentials Plan’ for the ‘Dynamic Business Modelling Core Course’ offered by Kim Warren through Strategy Dynamics and basically comprises the core modules he offers as part of the SCiO Apprenticeship bundle. Follow the link from the enquire button and scroll down to select The Essentials bundle . Class 1: Specifying your desired performance outcomes: Creating time-charts of past
System Dynamics
core (SD essentials)
This is the ‘Essentials Plan’ for the ‘Dynamic Business Modelling Core Course’ offered by Kim Warren through Strategy Dynamics and basically comprises the core modules he offers as part of the SCiO Apprenticeship bundle. Follow the link from the enquire button and scroll down to select The Essentials bundle . Class 1: Specifying your desired performance outcomes: Creating time-charts of past...
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Course is online
£350
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System Dynamics
advanced (SD extension)
The extension classes add a set of frameworks and models to tackle common important issues or to enrich Core models. There are six courses in the ‘Business Modelling : Extension Classes’ offered by Kim Warren through Strategy Dynamics. They can be taken together as a bundle for £1950, or separately for £350 each. Click on the titles for more details and to book each individually. The six courses
System Dynamics
advanced (SD extension)
The extension classes add a set of frameworks and models to tackle common important issues or to enrich Core models. There are six courses in the ‘Business Modelling : Extension Classes’ offered by Kim Warren through Strategy Dynamics. They can be taken together as a bundle for £1950, or separately for £350 each. Click on the titles for more details and to book each individually. The six courses...
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£350 each
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Soft Systems Methodology
core (SSM2 - 1.5d)
This is a core training course, designed for those relatively new to systems thinking and provides basic training in modelling organisational or institutional situations using SSM. You’ll develop an understanding of a methodology that offers a pluralistic methodology to your inquiry into problematic situations. The whole methodology may be deployed to gain a richer appreciation of systemically
Soft Systems Methodology
core (SSM2 - 1.5d)
This is a core training course, designed for those relatively new to systems thinking and provides basic training in modelling organisational or institutional situations using SSM. You’ll develop an understanding of a methodology that offers a pluralistic methodology to your inquiry into problematic situations. The whole methodology may be deployed to gain a richer appreciation of systemically...
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Course is online
please enquire
Soft Systems Methodology
advanced (SSM3 - 1.0d)
This advanced course continues our exploration of Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) as a powerful tool for engaging in problem situations perceived as being problematic. The course covers the use of SSM to inquire into the process of delivering an intervention as well as the content of that intervention build consensual primary task models that help structure debates and clarify objectives in complex
Soft Systems Methodology
advanced (SSM3 - 1.0d)
This advanced course continues our exploration of Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) as a powerful tool for engaging in problem situations perceived as being problematic. The course covers the use of SSM to inquire into the process of delivering an intervention as well as the content of that intervention build consensual primary task models that help structure debates and clarify objectives in complex...
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Patterns of Strategy
introduction (PoS1 - 1d)
This one-day course will provide learners with an overview of the Patterns of Strategy approach. Patterns of Strategy is a revolutionary approach to developing business strategy. It’s effective and simple to use, yet extremely powerful. Conventional approaches to strategy fail to deliver than 70% of the time (and more than 90%, according to some surveys) because they don’t take into account the
Patterns of Strategy
introduction (PoS1 - 1d)
This one-day course will provide learners with an overview of the Patterns of Strategy approach. Patterns of Strategy is a revolutionary approach to developing business strategy. It’s effective and simple to use, yet extremely powerful. Conventional approaches to strategy fail to deliver than 70% of the time (and more than 90%, according to some surveys) because they don’t take into account the...
available now
Course is online
Organiser(s)
SCiO
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Patterns of Strategy
core (PoS2&3 - 2d)
These workshops are the two core modules of PoS and build on the learning from Patterns of Strategy foundation (PoS1). Patterns of Strategy is a systemic approach to strategy that reveals and utilises the hidden drivers of emergent strategy. In PoS2, we’ll continue building skill in its use by exploring strategy in different relationships and from different perspectives. You might be interested in
Patterns of Strategy
core (PoS2&3 - 2d)
These workshops are the two core modules of PoS and build on the learning from Patterns of Strategy foundation (PoS1). Patterns of Strategy is a systemic approach to strategy that reveals and utilises the hidden drivers of emergent strategy. In PoS2, we’ll continue building skill in its use by exploring strategy in different relationships and from different perspectives. You might be interested in...
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Organiser(s)
SCiO
please enquire
Patterns of Strategy
advanced (PoS4&5 - 2d)
These workshops are the two advanced modules of PoS and build on the learning from Patterns of Strategy foundation (PoS1) and core (PoS2&3). Patterns of Strategy is a systemic approach to strategy which integrates seamlessly with other core systems approaches for modelling the ecosystem of which your organisation is a part, designing transformation and understanding the capabilities of an
Patterns of Strategy
advanced (PoS4&5 - 2d)
These workshops are the two advanced modules of PoS and build on the learning from Patterns of Strategy foundation (PoS1) and core (PoS2&3). Patterns of Strategy is a systemic approach to strategy which integrates seamlessly with other core systems approaches for modelling the ecosystem of which your organisation is a part, designing transformation and understanding the capabilities of an...
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SCiO
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Grammar of Systems
part a (1d)
This course is about two things: how to think like a systems thinker and the systems Laws and Principles that underpin the better known Systems approaches. This interactive course will take you through both 9 thinking disciplines essential to being a Systems Thinker and 33 Systems Laws and Principles. The course is divided into four parts: Grammar of Systems 1 This one day course will cover
Grammar of Systems
part a (1d)
This course is about two things: how to think like a systems thinker and the systems Laws and Principles that underpin the better known Systems approaches. This interactive course will take you through both 9 thinking disciplines essential to being a Systems Thinker and 33 Systems Laws and Principles. The course is divided into four parts: Grammar of Systems 1 This one day course will cover...
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SCiO
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Grammar of Systems
part b (1d)
This course is about two things: how to think like a systems thinker and the systems Laws and Principles that underpin the better known Systems approaches. This interactive course will take you through both 9 thinking disciplines essential to being a Systems Thinker and 33 Systems Laws and Principles. The course is divided into four parts: Grammar of Systems 2 This one day course will cover
Grammar of Systems
part b (1d)
This course is about two things: how to think like a systems thinker and the systems Laws and Principles that underpin the better known Systems approaches. This interactive course will take you through both 9 thinking disciplines essential to being a Systems Thinker and 33 Systems Laws and Principles. The course is divided into four parts: Grammar of Systems 2 This one day course will cover...
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£500 + VAT
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SCiO
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Grammar of Systems
part c (1d)
This course is about two things: how to think like a systems thinker and the systems Laws and Principles that underpin the better known Systems approaches. This interactive course will take you through both 9 thinking disciplines essential to being a Systems Thinker and 33 Systems Laws and Principles. The course is divided into four parts: Grammar of Systems 3 This one day course will cover
Grammar of Systems
part c (1d)
This course is about two things: how to think like a systems thinker and the systems Laws and Principles that underpin the better known Systems approaches. This interactive course will take you through both 9 thinking disciplines essential to being a Systems Thinker and 33 Systems Laws and Principles. The course is divided into four parts: Grammar of Systems 3 This one day course will cover...
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SCiO
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GRAMMAR OF SYSTEMS
part d (1d)
This course is about two things: how to think like a systems thinker and the systems Laws and Principles that underpin the better known Systems approaches. This interactive course will take you through both 9 thinking disciplines essential to being a Systems Thinker and 33 Systems Laws and Principles. The course is divided into four parts: Grammar of Systems 4 This one day course will cover:
GRAMMAR OF SYSTEMS
part d (1d)
This course is about two things: how to think like a systems thinker and the systems Laws and Principles that underpin the better known Systems approaches. This interactive course will take you through both 9 thinking disciplines essential to being a Systems Thinker and 33 Systems Laws and Principles. The course is divided into four parts: Grammar of Systems 4 This one day course will cover:...
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£500 +VAT
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SCiO
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Data & Infomation
Introduction to Gathering Information (0.5d)
A half-day course that will introduce leaners to gathering information within systems thinking interventions and practice. The purpose of the session to enable learners to plan and conduct collaborative and systemic enquiry as part of a wider intervention or change project. It will include theory and definitions, tools, and some discussions and group work. We will consider the position and role of
Data & Infomation
Introduction to Gathering Information (0.5d)
A half-day course that will introduce leaners to gathering information within systems thinking interventions and practice. The purpose of the session to enable learners to plan and conduct collaborative and systemic enquiry as part of a wider intervention or change project. It will include theory and definitions, tools, and some discussions and group work. We will consider the position and role of...
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Course is online
£250 +VAT
Organiser(s)
SCiO
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Managing Systems Interventions
Consulting for Systems Interventions (a) - (0.5d)
This course will provide learners with key principles and a structure for interventions. Topics covered include: The five phases of the consultative process; ‘Techniques are not enough’: relationships in consulting; Dealing with ‘the space of service’; Setting up a clear ‘contract’ for interventions – including triangular and rectangular contracting; Authenticity and setting your assumptions; The
Managing Systems Interventions
Consulting for Systems Interventions (a) - (0.5d)
This course will provide learners with key principles and a structure for interventions. Topics covered include: The five phases of the consultative process; ‘Techniques are not enough’: relationships in consulting; Dealing with ‘the space of service’; Setting up a clear ‘contract’ for interventions – including triangular and rectangular contracting; Authenticity and setting your assumptions; The...
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Course is online
£250 +VAT
Organiser(s)
SCiO
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Managing Systems Interventions
Consulting for Systems Interventions (b) - (0.5d)
This course provides learners with a deeper understanding of: Discovery and research into the client system; Power questions, layers of analysis, and objectifying ‘the system’; Research and action-based approaches; Third-party and whole systems approaches; Maintaining the balance of responsibility for deep engagement; Structuring analysis and feedback, developing commitment; Choosing dirty or
Managing Systems Interventions
Consulting for Systems Interventions (b) - (0.5d)
This course provides learners with a deeper understanding of: Discovery and research into the client system; Power questions, layers of analysis, and objectifying ‘the system’; Research and action-based approaches; Third-party and whole systems approaches; Maintaining the balance of responsibility for deep engagement; Structuring analysis and feedback, developing commitment; Choosing dirty or...
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Course is online
£250 +VAT
Organiser(s)
SCiO
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Managing Systems Interventions
Introduction to Interventions - Foundation (0.5d)
Exploring Complex Situations Collaboratively - Foundation This half-day course will introduce learners to a life-cycle approach to managing an intervention: the action of becoming intentionally involved in a complex situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse . It will introduce learners to the concepts of systems, thinking, practice and practise within the context of a
Managing Systems Interventions
Introduction to Interventions - Foundation (0.5d)
Exploring Complex Situations Collaboratively - Foundation This half-day course will introduce learners to a life-cycle approach to managing an intervention: the action of becoming intentionally involved in a complex situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse . It will introduce learners to the concepts of systems, thinking, practice and practise within the context of a...
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£250 +VAT
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SCiO
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Influencing stakeholders
Facilitation Skills for Systems Interventions (0.5d)
This course provides learners with an understanding of the facilitation relationship in the context of systems intervention itself, and of the challenges it brings. It introduces a range of tools and practices for facilitation and provides guidance on workshop planning. Finally, it compares various approaches to facilitation, enabling learners to develop a stronger sense of the kind of facilitator
Influencing stakeholders
Facilitation Skills for Systems Interventions (0.5d)
This course provides learners with an understanding of the facilitation relationship in the context of systems intervention itself, and of the challenges it brings. It introduces a range of tools and practices for facilitation and provides guidance on workshop planning. Finally, it compares various approaches to facilitation, enabling learners to develop a stronger sense of the kind of facilitator...
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SCiO
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Influencing stakeholders
Workshop Design (0.5d)
This module provides learners with an understanding of the design of workshops and relevant considerations, taking into account the potentially very different contexts and definitions of what a ‘workshop’ is. It introduces a range of tools and approaches for workshop design, building on the facilitation module. It gives tools to consider evaluation and learning about workshop design, and compares
Influencing stakeholders
Workshop Design (0.5d)
This module provides learners with an understanding of the design of workshops and relevant considerations, taking into account the potentially very different contexts and definitions of what a ‘workshop’ is. It introduces a range of tools and approaches for workshop design, building on the facilitation module. It gives tools to consider evaluation and learning about workshop design, and compares...
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£250 +VAT
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SCiO
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Influencing stakeholders
Stakeholder Engagement - Productive Conversations (0.5d)
This training programme could equally be called ‘honest conversations’, ‘difficult conversations’, ‘constructive conversations’, or ‘challenging conversations’. Fundamental to the success and flavour of organisational life – and systems practice interventions – are the quality of conversations we are able to have. If we can develop an honest and shared attempt to get at shared understanding –
Influencing stakeholders
Stakeholder Engagement - Productive Conversations (0.5d)
This training programme could equally be called ‘honest conversations’, ‘difficult conversations’, ‘constructive conversations’, or ‘challenging conversations’. Fundamental to the success and flavour of organisational life – and systems practice interventions – are the quality of conversations we are able to have. If we can develop an honest and shared attempt to get at shared understanding –...
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Course is online
£250 +VAT
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SCiO
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Influencing stakeholders
Large Group Interventions (1.0d)
In a classic 2005 article, ‘Techniques to Match our Values’, Weisbord set out the ‘learning curve’, with a movement from ‘experts solve problems’ to ‘’everybody’ solves problems’ to ‘experts improve whole systems’ to ‘’everybody’ improves whole systems’. Inherent in the development of systems practice from the start has been recognition of ‘the whole’, which comes in various forms from group
Influencing stakeholders
Large Group Interventions (1.0d)
In a classic 2005 article, ‘Techniques to Match our Values’, Weisbord set out the ‘learning curve’, with a movement from ‘experts solve problems’ to ‘’everybody’ solves problems’ to ‘experts improve whole systems’ to ‘’everybody’ improves whole systems’. Inherent in the development of systems practice from the start has been recognition of ‘the whole’, which comes in various forms from group...
please enquire
Course is online
£500 +VAT
Organiser(s)
SCiO
Apprenticeship
STP1. SCiO/Cherith Simmons Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship
Level 7 System Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship The programme is delivered over 30 months combining highly interactive virtual workshops, progressive work-based assessments and improvement projects, individual tutoring and mentoring. It will be delivered by some of the world’s leading experts in systems theory and practice. The course delivery runs on a six-week cycle with 3 days of workshops
Apprenticeship
STP1. SCiO/Cherith Simmons Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship
Level 7 System Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship The programme is delivered over 30 months combining highly interactive virtual workshops, progressive work-based assessments and improvement projects, individual tutoring and mentoring. It will be delivered by some of the world’s leading experts in systems theory and practice. The course delivery runs on a six-week cycle with 3 days of workshops...
United Kingdom
Apprenticeship Levy or Paid by module
Organiser(s)
SCiO