Future Studies Specialization

Future Studies Specialization

Improve your Business expertise. Create more value by applying concepts, models, and frameworks on future studies to support decision making process.

Instructors: Luis Fernando Mello Barreto

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2 course series

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Intermediate level

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6 months

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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2 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 months

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Earn a Certificate

With paid plans

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Skills you'll gain

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Specialization - 2 course series

This Specialization is intended for professionals who seek to improve their management competencies and skills. Through five courses, you will cover Delphi Method, Scenario Planning, Models and Frameworks to Support Decision Making Process in a BANI World. You will develop applied projects up to 3 courses.

By the end of this specialization, you'll have improved your knowledge, competencies, and skills regarding foresight and scenario analysis.

The potential for value creation through the future studies framework will be increased at the end of the Specialization.

Applied Learning Project

Learners in future studies specialization will engage in projects involving strategic foresight methodologies such as scenario planning, environmental scanning, and cross-impact analysis, applying these skills to address authentic problems by crafting actionable insights, mitigating risks, and shaping innovative strategies for organizations to navigate and thrive in an ever-evolving future landscape.

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Frequently asked questions

For this specialization, you will need a general knowledge of business concepts, models, and tools. Learners don't need to have business administration certificate, though.

Professionals from many backgrounds, such as business administration, engineering, economics, accounting and applied social sciences are the typical learners of this specialization, just to mention some examples. Keep in mind that you may be from a different area, and still be prepared to take this Specialization with all the benefits you may get from doing it.

From an academic standpoint, we would recommend taking the courses, modules, and lessons in the presented order.

After completing a specialization in future studies, individuals can acquire a range of skills and knowledge that equip them to understand, anticipate, and navigate the complexities of the future. Here are some outcomes and capabilities that individuals may gain from such a specialization:

Strategic Foresight: Develop the ability to strategically assess and plan for potential future scenarios. Understand how to apply various foresight methodologies to inform decision-making processes.
Scenario Planning: Gain expertise in creating and analyzing scenarios to explore alternative futures. Learn to identify key drivers and uncertainties that shape possible scenarios.
Decision Support: Gain proficiency in providing decision-makers with informed insights based on future studies. Develop skills in communicating complex future scenarios to diverse stakeholders.
Interdisciplinary Thinking: Cultivate an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving, drawing on insights from various fields to understand and address complex challenges.
Ethical Considerations: Understand the ethical implications of future scenarios and the responsibility of decision-makers in shaping the future. Consider the societal and environmental impacts of different courses of action.

Overall, a specialization in future studies equips individuals with a set of skills and perspectives that are valuable in various professional domains, including business, government, non-profit organizations, and academia. It enables them to be proactive in shaping the future and making informed decisions in the face of uncertainty

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