Discover the power of future forecasting with the course "Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens." Developed by the Institute for the Future, this comprehensive program equips learners with the skills to anticipate and navigate upcoming changes effectively.
Through engaging modules, participants will gain insights into turning clues about the future into compelling forecasts and scenarios. They'll be guided by leading futurists and have the opportunity to create their own forecasts and scenarios on topics of their choice. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their strategic planning and decision-making abilities in the face of evolving global trends and innovations.
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The course comprises four modules that guide learners through developing essential future forecasting skills, from understanding the basics to creating impactful forecasts and scenarios.
Welcome to the course "Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens." This module provides an overview of future forecasting and its significance. Participants will learn to analyze global drivers of change and turn signals of change into compelling future forecasts.
This module delves into the process of creating future forecasts by combining signals and drivers. Learners will gain insights into revealing unexpected possibilities and explore forecasts for the future, enabling them to anticipate and adapt to upcoming changes effectively.
Participants will discover the art of writing future scenarios in this module. They will understand the importance of scenarios in sparking imagination and evaluating potential future outcomes. Through engaging activities, learners will create their own scenarios and explore signals of change behind them.
In this final module, learners will learn to update their forecasts and explore forecasts for the future. They will revisit a 10-year forecast and gain practical insights into updating forecasts for 2021. The module concludes with an invitation to join the free Alumni Network, fostering ongoing learning and collaboration.
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