MIT xPRO's System Thinking: Project Management Based on the Systems Perspective is a 5-week online program offered by MIT xPRO in collaboration with Global Alumni. It is designed to improve problem-solving skills and increase project performance by applying systemic thinking in professional environments, particularly in the technological field.
Key details of the course include:
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Dedication: 4-5 hours per week
- Language: Spanish, English
- Modality: Online
The course focuses on applying systems thinking to enhance project performance and understanding the various forms it takes in fields such as logistics, transportation, project management, and information technology. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a project management simulation to apply the learned content and practice concepts through various activities.
Upon completing the course, participants will have learned:
- The basis of systems thinking and the concepts of emergence, function, and performance.
- How to identify and describe relationships between entities within systems based on their own experiences.
- The application of systemic thinking in technical areas like logistics, transportation, and information technology.
- How to apply the dynamic system method to understand complex processes.
- How to create models of systems based on mechanisms and dynamics.
- The opportunity to practice course concepts through a project management simulation.
The course is directed towards managers, directors, professionals, specialized technicians, project managers, product managers, and any professional working with complex and interrelated systems. It is also suitable for professionals seeking to understand the foundations of systems thinking and its concepts. The course is taught in Spanish, but an English version is also available.
MIT xPRO's System Thinking: Project Management Based on the Systems Perspective costs $1,600.
You may find more information about the course on its About Page: System Thinking: Project Management Based on the Systems Perspective. For further questions, please contact Global Alumni Support directly at:
- Phone: +1 (857) 376 6818
- Email: globalalumni@xpro.mit.edu