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In our trainings you will learn to:


Imagine possibilities that don’t yet exist

Challenge mental models and assumptions

Examine unintended consequences

Gather and analyze data for foresight

Anticipate new opportunities and offerings

Create plans and roadmaps

Build future-readiness and a shared perspective on how the future can be different

Explore our portfolio of trainings and resources

Foresight Essentials For Individuals

For Individuals

Comprehensive tools and frameworks for your complete professional foresight practice: build your futures imagination, confidence, and stakeholder strategies. All IFTF Foresight Essentials trainings for individuals offer a certification to graduates. And, you’ll join our global network of like-minded foresight professionals.

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Foresight Essentials for Teams

For Teams

Customized sessions for leaders, teams, and organizations to build strategic foresight capabilities that can be applied to strategy, talent and leadership development, innovation, and design. We offer both live-online and in-person training options, at a pace that makes sense for your organizational needs and goals.

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FE For Community

For Community

Join us for a wide variety of learning and networking experiences that connect you to new knowledge, practical techniques, and amazing people. Institute for the Future is honored to provide opportunities for the community to share ideas, level up skills, and grow the foresight field around the world.

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The training at Institute for the Future was one of the most well-paced, engaging, and mind-opening trainings I have experienced. The diversity of staff, content, and pedagogical methodologies made for an exciting course with tools I could immediately apply to transform our business. Sean MacDonald, Global Chief Innovation Officer, McCann Worldgroup
In a world full of massive uncertainty and disruption, the IFTF Foresight fundamentals course gave me the tools, mindset, and CONFIDENCE to design multiple futures and act to make them a reality. Whatever your role, business, or mission, this training will help you act with purpose, eyes wide open to the future, and take everyone along with you. Nicola Holden, Head of Digital Culture, United Nations Development Programme
The IFTF Essentials training was absolutely world-class. It was undoubtedly the best learning experience I've encountered. My key highlights were the live breakout and buddy sessions, which were invaluable. The whole online experience was a combination of fun and intense learning. Bev Johnson, Global Innovation Program Specialist, Design Department, Logitech
For anyone interested in designing the future, futures thinking, or future-proofing anything you do, the Design Futures course is a must. Ahmed Best, Afro-Rithms Futures Group, BISN media
IFTF Foresight Essentials is one of the most engaging courses I have taken in a long time. The IFTF approach is both incredibly creative and very practical - I could easily understand the application of each tool within my unique professional context. I strongly recommend this course to anyone looking to develop and strengthen their foresight practice! Katia Tynan, Urban Resilience Strategist, City of Vancouver

Scholarships Available

Do you need financial assistance?

IFTF offers a limited number of scholarships for individuals who are underrepresented in the field of foresight or are using foresight for social good.

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Questions?

To register for a training or ask a question, please email [email protected].

IFTF Foresight Toolkit + Templates Usage

IFTF’s mission is to help organizations, communities, partners, and leaders become future-ready so they can sense change and are prepared to face systemic shocks, pursue unexpected opportunities, adapt quickly, and build resiliency to face the future. If you are an IFTF Certified Foresight Practitioner, we encourage the reproduction and use of these tools within your organization(s) and in your personal practice of foresight education for any non-commercial, attribution-only, non-derivative use (Creative Commons 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

Please keep in mind our License Terms:

You may:

  • Download the materials for your's or your organization's non-commercial use
  • Use the assets with full attribution to IFTF, in this form: This material is IFTF copyright and licensed under the Creative Commons 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

You may not:

  • Make the materials available to others outside your organization, unless otherwise permitted in writing by IFTF
  • Sell, license, or otherwise charge for products or services that use the materials
  • Imply association with or endorsement from IFTF, unless otherwise permitted

For more information about using these tools or how to bring a Foresight Workshop to your organization with customized content, please email [email protected].