Model Building: Sessions 1 to 4. The complete series

Model Building. Learning and applying the basics.

4 hour-long recorded webinar sessions.

This series introduces the model building process and leads STELLA and iThink users through the creation of basic models that analyze issues relevant to business, research, and education.

Course instructor Chris Soderquist begins with the basic modeling building blocks of the Systems Thinking language—stocks and flows—adding tips on software mechanics along the way to show how simple, powerful models are created.  Each recorded session includes 30-45 minutes of instruction followed by Q&A. Online access to handouts that summarize session content, sample models and homework exercises will help cement learning.

Format: Online access to recorded presentations, handouts and exercises

Session 1: The Modeling Process

Session 2: Tracking System Attributes

Session 3: Modeling Market Dynamics

Session 4: Modeling Supply and Demand

Overview: STELLA and iThink users are lead through the modeling process—from conceptualization to testing to creation—in four, one-hour recorded presentations. Course instructor Chris Soderquist begins with the basic modeling building blocks of the Systems Thinking language—stocks and flows—adding tips on software mechanics along the way to show how simple, powerful models are created.