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This paper presents a discussion of the requirements of training for systems praxis, indicating the system theories, epistemologies, and choice making skills that are needed for work in social change. It is proposed that a person working with social systems must recognize that the client systems will be using not only contemporary but many earlier forms of system thinking. Similarly, it is argued that the epistemologies we are using today do not support systemic thinking and modes of change. An alternative epistemology is proposed. A professional program leading to a doctorate in Human and Organizational Systems is described which is based on training in analysis, synthesis and choice. The program has been designed to be self‐reflective, employing systemic modes of learning for planning and executing systemic change.

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