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Institute for the Future (IFTF) is the world’s leading futures organization. Its training program, IFTF Foresight Essentials, is a comprehensive portfolio of strategic foresight trainings and tools based on more than five decades of IFTF best practices. IFTF Foresight Essentials cultivates the mindset and skillsets that enable individuals and organizations to foresee future forces, identify emerging imperatives, and develop world-ready strategies. To learn more about IFTF Foresight Essentials and its unique, customizable offerings for businesses, government agencies, and social impact organizations, visit iftf.org/foresightessentials.  

Alumni are in good company.

IFTF Foresight Essentials has trained individuals and professional teams from around the world, building a global community of futurists. The IFTF Foresight Essentials Alumni Network includes practitioners from a broad range of influential organizations.        

“In a world full of massive uncertainty and disruption, the IFTF Foresight Essentials 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 Foresight Essentials training was absolutely world-class. It was undoubtedly the best learning experience I've encountered.”

— Bev Johnson, Global Innovation Program Specialist, Design Department, Logitech