Types of Futures Knowledge

Futures studies can be defined as a systematic study of possible future events and circumstances. Foresight is the perceiving and analysis of the alternative futures and the choices which are related to them. In other words, futures studies and foresight both refer to investigate the futures, and foresight specifically refers to the use of futures research methods and techniques for management purposes.

During this online course, you will study the basic types of futures knowledge. The course is an independent part of three online futures studies courses. However, if you are not familiar with the basics of future studies, it is recommended that you complete introduction to Futures Studies and Foresight.

Some particular materials have been especially put forth, but you will quite soon find out, that there are numerous paths, both academic and practice oriented, beyond the requirements of this course to follow. In a similar fashion, it doesn’t matter if you are an entrepreneur, work in a large public sector institution, or something in between, you can apply the principles and practices of futures studies and foresight.

This course is part of a set of online courses focused on futures studies and foresight delivered by our visiting lecturer Mika Boedeker. This course is done completely online and independently, and you can complete it at your own pace, at a time that suits you.

Other courses in this set include:

• Part 1: Introduction to Futures Studies and Foresight
• Part 3: Futures Studies and Foresight Methods

Note: it is not required to join all courses in this series. You can also enroll for just one course. However, if you are not familiar with the basics of futures studies and foresight, it is recommended that you complete Introduction to Futures Studies and Foresight first.