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About the Course

Do you want to think about the future with more creativity and optimism? Do you want to see what’s coming faster, so you can be better
prepared for disruptions and more in control of your future? Do you want to get better at changing what’s possible today – in your company,
your industry, your community, and in your own life? This course will introduce you to the practice of futures thinking, as developed and
applied for the past 50 years by the Institute for the Future, a Silicon-Valley-based research and learning group founded in 1968. In this course,
you’ll build your understanding of what futures thinking is and what you can do with it. You’ll master essential foresight techn...
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Top reviews

TF

May 16, 2020

Excellent overview of foresight studies. Nothing in any of the follow-on courses is technically hard, but I suspect putting it into practice is a bit like the game of Go: the rules are the easy part.

CK

Aug 3, 2020

I really liked how this course was structured with videos, readings, and activities. It has a nice flow, and lots of helpful information. I would highly recommend this for any aspiring futurist.

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By Sofie G

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Jan 22, 2021

Really great speakers and teacher. Never got boring!

By Ian B B

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May 16, 2020

Awesome! I am now ready to face and live the future!

By Charly K

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Jan 14, 2022

Excellent introduction to Future Thinking, Thanks!

By Albert L

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Jun 23, 2021

excellent course, a must-have course for everyone!

By Kathryn P

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Oct 24, 2021

Thank you so much for this learning opportunity.

By Effie I

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Feb 6, 2021

Amazing topic, well structured, great instructor!

By Yanira M

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Nov 18, 2019

A perfect start to become a futures professional.

By Jim D

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May 29, 2023

A fantastic learning experience! More to go now!

By Malik A

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Aug 9, 2021

I really enjoyed in this course. Great Learning!

By Priya M

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Jun 26, 2020

Mind blowing and imagination stretching course.

By alan b

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Apr 18, 2024

thank you coursera for the great experience...

By Jodie T

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Nov 21, 2022

Loved it! Very interesting and very practical.

By Renaud E B

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Jun 5, 2020

Very good user experience, fun and interesting

By Manuel P

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Aug 18, 2022

Un muy buen curso para ponerle luz al futuro.

By Naya D

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Jul 20, 2022

Awesome insights, resources and engagement!

By Walter A R R

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Jul 7, 2021

Amazing course, I reaaly enjoyed each lesson!

By Motoi K

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Jun 15, 2020

I learned something very new and interesting.

By Michel N

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Nov 22, 2020

One of the most unique courses on coursera!!

By Abhyudaya A

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May 6, 2020

Great course and such a friendly instructor.

By AQUILINO G P I

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Feb 20, 2023

a great course. gives insight to the future

By Demola B

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Mar 22, 2021

This was a good mind opening course for me.

By Laura G

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Jan 31, 2021

Excellent material and really entertaining!

By Ximena D A

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May 25, 2020

Amazing course, seriously passionate staff.

By Craig S S

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Mar 30, 2020

Fantastic introduction! Eager to continue!