Training / continuing education, further training Strategic Foresight

Participants in a CAS in Strategic Foresight learn how to recognize, interpret and strategically use relevant trends, counter-trends and so-called "weak signals". The focus is on methods of futurology such as scenario techniques, Delphi studies and backcasting as well as psychologically based tools for analyzing consumer behavior and decision-making processes. The aim is to develop future-oriented strategies, products, services or communication approaches on the basis of these findings.

The CAS Strategic Foresight programs are generally very practice-oriented. Real case studies are worked on, own projects from the professional context are integrated and methods such as design thinking or co-creation are tested in a workshop format. The close link between theory and application enables a direct transfer of what has been learned into everyday working life.

Strategic Foresight continuing education, further training in shaping the future can expand your strategic repertoire and future competence - both skills that are in demand in times of increasing uncertainty and market change. This qualifies you for responsible tasks in innovation management, corporate development, strategy or marketing functions. This continuing education, further training also provides a sound basis for consulting roles or internal future projects.

This varies depending on the type and provider of the Strategic Foresight training - as a rule, a university degree or comparable professional qualification with several years of practical experience is required. What is important is an openness to new ways of thinking, an interest in complex social, technological and economic developments as well as analytical and creative skills. Some programs also require initial experience in strategic work or in dealing with target group analyses.

Continuing education, further training in Strategic Foresight is aimed at specialists and managers from various industries who are confronted with strategic issues, innovation projects or future analyses in their daily work. People from the fields of strategy, marketing, product management, communication, innovation or corporate development are particularly targeted. Career changers with an interest in future topics and systemic thinking can also benefit from the program.

In Switzerland, a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Strategic Foresight typically comprises 10 to 15 ECTS credits. Depending on the provider and format, the duration is between four and nine months, usually organized on a part-time basis. Teaching often takes place in block modules, at weekends or as a hybrid combination of face-to-face and online phases.