Introduction to Modeling Process
We had 560 people joining us from all over the world at the “Introduction to Modeling Process” with Nici Zimmermann.
Watch the recording below to:
• Build your very first quantitative System Dynamics model
• Use Vensim software for very basic quantitative modeling
• Familiarise yourself with the System Dynamics modeling process
• Learn how System Dynamics can be used for policy development
Download Vensim PLE – The free System Dynamics modeling software from our sponsor Ventana Systems
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