12 Project Management Methodologies: Your Guide
April 1, 2024
Article · 12 min read
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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Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Basic in business and statistics.
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Basic in business and statistics.
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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.
This course equips learners with the skills to analyze dynamic relationships within systems, create causal loop diagrams, and simulate the behavior of interconnected variables. Participants gain insights into system behavior, enabling them to make informed decisions and design effective interventions in diverse contexts.
Participants learn methods to scan the external environment, identify emerging trends, and develop scenarios for informed decision-making. The course emphasizes proactive planning and innovation strategies, enabling organizations to navigate uncertainties and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
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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
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
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