Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens
This course is part of Futures Thinking.
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What you'll learn
Collect and analyze signals of change in various contexts
Identify and evaluate global drivers of change
Create compelling future forecasts from available data
Develop detailed scenarios based on forecast analysis
Update and adapt forecasts as new information emerges
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.3 Hours PreRecorded video
5 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course teaches advanced forecasting skills for identifying and analyzing future trends. Students learn to collect and analyze signals of change, identify global drivers, and combine them into meaningful forecasts. The curriculum covers scenario development, forecast evaluation, and continuous updating of predictions. Through hands-on projects, learners develop practical skills in creating and adapting forecasts to help organizations and individuals prepare for future possibilities.
Introduction to Future Forecasting
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
How to Create a Future Forecast
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
How to Write a Future Scenario
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
How to Update Your Forecasts
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Futures Thinking
Instructor
Pioneering Futurist and Advocate for Gaming's Potential to Transform Reality
Jane McGonigal, PhD, is a leading research director at the Institute for the Future in Palo Alto, California, with over a decade of experience in futures research and technology development. She is renowned for her innovative workshops, including "How to Think Like a Futurist" at Stanford University Continuing Studies, and has previously taught at the University of California, Berkeley. McGonigal is the author of two New York Times bestselling books: Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World and SuperBetter: The Power of Living Gamefully. Her TED talks on gaming and its potential to improve lives have garnered more than 15 million views, highlighting her influence in the field. Through her work, McGonigal explores how gaming can enhance problem-solving skills, foster collaboration, and ultimately contribute to creating a better world.
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