Certified System Thinking Associate (CSTA)

Issued by Systems Thinking Alliance

Earners of Certified Systems Thinking Associate (CSTA) possess comprehensive knowledge of systems thinking concepts. They can differentiate wicked problems from puzzles and understand VUCA characteristics. Their knowledge allows them to analyze non-linear relationships, identify leverage points, and understand system structures, enabling effective problem-solving in volatile and complex scenarios.

Type Certification
Level Foundational
Time Days
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Complexity Management
Cybernetics Concepts
Emergence
Feedback and Loops
Hard and Soft Systems
Holistic thinking
Leverage Points
Modelling
Non-linear Relationships
Systemic Perspectives
Systems Mapping/Diagramming
Systems Thinking
Systems Thinking Concepts
System Structure

Earning Criteria

Complete a two-day associate training course offered by the Systems Thinking Alliance (STA).
Successfully pass a comprehensive assessment.