Global Certificate in Future Strategies
-- viewing nowThe Global Certificate in Future Strategies is a timely and compact course that equips learners with the essential skills needed to navigate and lead in an ever-changing business landscape. This certificate course emphasizes the importance of foresight and adaptability, empowering professionals to make informed, strategic decisions that drive growth and innovation.
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• Global Trends Shaping the Future – This unit covers the major trends and forces that are shaping the future on a global scale, including technological, socio-cultural, economic, environmental, and political factors. • Strategic Foresight – This unit introduces strategic foresight as a critical capability for navigating uncertainty and complexity. Participants will learn how to identify and analyze weak signals and emerging trends, and how to use scenario planning and other strategic foresight tools to anticipate and prepare for the future. • Futures Thinking – This unit delves deeper into the theory and practice of futures thinking, including the differences between futurism, forecasting, and foresight. Participants will learn how to use a range of methods and tools to explore possible, plausible, probable, and preferable futures. • Horizon Scanning – This unit teaches participants how to conduct horizon scanning, a systematic and continuous process of searching for early signs of potential changes that may impact their organization or industry. Participants will learn how to design and implement a horizon scanning system, and how to analyze and interpret the results. • Strategic Planning for an Uncertain Future – This unit focuses on how to develop and implement strategic plans that are robust and adaptable in the face of uncertainty. Participants will learn how to use a range of strategic planning frameworks and tools, including SWOT analysis, PESTLE analysis, and the Balanced Scorecard. • Anticipatory Governance – This unit explores the concept of anticipatory governance, which involves proactively managing potential future risks and opportunities. Participants will learn how to use a range of methods and tools to identify and assess potential risks and opportunities, and how to develop and implement strategies for managing them. • Scenario Planning – This unit teaches participants how to use scenario planning, a systematic and creative process for exploring possible futures. Participants will learn how to identify and analyze driving forces and critical uncertainties, how to develop and evaluate scenarios, and how to use scenarios to inform strategic decision-making. • Innovation for the Future – This unit focuses on how to foster and manage innovation in a rapidly changing world. Participants will
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- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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