Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens
This course is part of Futures Thinking - Institute for the Future.
Course Cost
Free course
Beginner
Skill Level
12 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Futures Thinking Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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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 - Institute for the Future
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