Systems Thinking

Explore training focused on navigating complex public health data systems.


Topics include cross-sector collaboration, community engagement, data and community issues, and more.

Training links will take you to other websites. Most training requires registration on these sites. All training listed below is free.

Region V Public Health Training Center

Applying Systems Thinking to Public Health

This self-paced course uses hands-on applications to demonstrate some models and theories that can be used in a systems thinking approach to public health problems.

Self-paced online course • 1.5 hours • Beginner

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Region II Public Health Training Center

Collective Impact Part 1: Common Agenda and Shared Measures

In this module, participants will gain an understanding of what Collective Impact is and how it can be used to advance public health initiatives. (Part one of a two-part series.)

Self-paced online course • 45 minutes • Beginner

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Region II Public Health Training Center

Collective Impact Part 2: Mutually Reinforcing Activities, Continuous Communication, and Backbone Support

This module demonstrates ways that a community organization can contribute to a structured collaboration between government, businesses, and non-profits. (Part two of a two-part series.)

Self-paced online course • 45 minutes • Beginner

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Region II Public Health Training Center

Strategic Skills Training Series: Introduction to Systems Thinking

This training module uses a case study approach to illustrate systems thinking skills in practice in a fictional public health setting.

Self-paced online course • 1 hour • Beginner

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Region VII Public Health Training Center

Systems Thinking: Through a Public Health Lens

This training provides an introduction to systems thinking and enables participants to apply the principles of systems thinking to relevant public health issues.

Self-paced online course • 1 hour • Beginner

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Region I Public Health Training Center

Introduction to Systems Thinking

This course provides an introduction to systems thinking approaches to public health problems and offers specific tools that can be used within a systems thinking approach.

Self-paced online course • 1 hour • Intermediate

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