Certified Foresight Practitioner
DRIVING BUSINESS RESULTS WITH FORESIGHT.
Certified Foresight Practitioners (CFPs) are equipped with the foundational ideas and tools of the Natural Foresight® Framework, embodying the futurist mindset and understanding the value of futures intelligence in their respective field. CFPs are able to conduct trendspotting, horizon scanning and pattern-making that informs future scenarios and impacts business results.
ELIGIBILITY
WHO MAY APPLY?
Seechers Academy Alumni are best positioned to successfully pass the assessment based on their immersive training experience in the Natural Foresight® framework. However, anyone is encouraged to apply if they meet the required eligibility factors below.
Please note that there is an application review process (inclusive of a non-refundable fee) to determine eligibility to sit for the CFP assessment.
ELIGIBILITY FACTORS CONSIDERED:
- Completion of a 4-year degree OR a minimum of 2 years of professional experience. (required)
- Prior foresight training from an approved program/institution. (required)
- Seechers Academy Programs: Foundations in Natural Foresight® (previously Applied Foresight Accelerator), Activations in Natural Foresight® (previously Applied Foresight Activator), Transformations of Natural Foresight®, Futures x Design
- Seechers Academy / Kedge / The Futures School Consulting Engagements
- LBL Strategies’ Mastering Foresight: Scenario-Based Planning Bootcamp
- University of Houston’s Certificate in Foresight 5-day program
- Institute for the Future 3-Day Foresight Training, Coursera Futures Thinking Specialization (online), or Scenario Building Course (live-online)
- Metafuture School: Become A Futurist – Futures 101 (Sohail Inayatullah, online)
- School of International Futures 5-Day Retreat
- Oxford Scenarios 5-Day Programme
- Geneva Centre for Security Policy Strategic Anticipation – Strategic Foresight (Tools and Techniques for Planning in Uncertain Times / Planning for Impact in Uncertain Times
- Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies – Applied Strategic Foresight
- Foresight Master’s Degrees: University of Houston, College of Technology MS in Foresight (Technology); Ontario College of Art and Design (Strategic Foresight and Innovation); University of Turku and Finland Futures Academy. MS, PhD in Futures Studies (Econ. and Bus. Admin.); University of Stellenbosch, Econ & Mgmt Sci. and Inst. for Futures Research. M.Phil, PhD in Futures Studies (Econ/Mgmt); Regent University, DSL in Strategic Leadership, Strat. Foresight Concentration (Bus. Admin.); University of Hawaii at Manoa, Dept. of Pol. Sci. and Hawaii Research Ctr for FS. MA, PhD in Alternative Futures (Pol Sci); University State Arizona, College of Global Futures, MS Futures and Design
If a program you attended is not listed, or you are an educational/training provider who would like to be considered for inclusion, please contact us at info@seechersacademy.com
- Explanation of purpose for pursuing professional foresight certification. (required)
- Membership in a professional foresight (or related) association: APF, WFSF, WFS, FFCOI, Futures Space, PRIMER/Speculative Futures, IDC / IDSA, etc. (preferred)
ASSESSMENT
A Certified Foresight Practitioner candidate must sit for a multiple-choice assessment during one of the established online testing windows.
HOW AM I EVALUATED?
- 50-question, online, multiple choice assessment covering the fundamentals of Natural Foresight®
- Exam must be completed individually in one sitting during a 60-minute time frame
- An 80% or higher is required to successfully pass the exam
- Pass/Fail result will show at the conclusion of the exam
HOW DO I PREPARE?
The Guide to the Natural Foresight® Framework is the Professional Foresight Certification Body of Competency and Knowledge, and the official study guide for the Certified Foresight Practitioner exam. Anything in the Guide may appear on the assessment.
- Seechers Academy Live-Online Program (recommended): Attend Seechers Academy’s 3-Day Foundations in Natural Foresight® (previously Applied Foresight Accelerator) or online, 6-month Activations in Natural Foresight® (previously Applied Foresight Activator) to put Natural Foresight® into practice. Then, reinforce your learnings by studying The Guide to the Natural Foresight® Framework.
Options Suggested for Non-Seechers Academy Alumni:
- my.Seechers Academy On-demand Foresight Certification Prep Course (recommended): You’ll gain details about the designation and assessment, study tips, clarification on more challenging concepts, additional practice questions, and access to a community of others pursuing the exam. All of the information in this self-guided course will supplement the official study material, The Guide to the Natural Foresight® Framework. Study for your exam anywhere you want with the support of this curated content.
- Independent Review of the Guide: Read The Guide to the Natural Foresight® Framework and direct your own study plan to pass the exam.
PROCESS & FEES
HOW TO GET CERTIFIED?
- Complete the appropriate application by the testing window deadlines.
If you have attended a Seechers Academy learning event, complete the Seechers Academy * application. If you have not, complete the General application. A non-refundable $50 USD processing fee will be due at the time of submission. - Conduct an interview.
If your application has been accepted, Seechers Academy will schedule an interview with you to further discuss your purpose for pursuing certification, eligibility, and assessment details. - Submit the assessment fee and study.
Seechers Academy will collect the assessment fee ($400 for Seechers Academy Alumni, $850 for General Applicants). Then, you are responsible for studying The Guide to the Natural Foresight® Framework via one of the methods listed above. - Take the assessment.
When the testing window opens, you will be provided instructions on how to take the online assessment.
RECERTIFICATION
HOW TO STAY CURRENT?
Professional Development Requirements to Remain Credentialed and Build Your Futures Capacity
The Certified Foresight Practitioner designation is valid for three years.
THREE OPTIONS TO REMAIN CREDENTIALED
- Earn 30 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) before your 3-year certification period expires.
– Below is a chart of all of the activities that count toward recertification credits. Review the max allotments for approved recertification methods.
– Submit a recertification package (using designated templates) prior to the end of the certification term. Individual forms and/or a recertification packet will not be accepted without the recertification fee of $250.
– Prior to pursuing, gain approval or seek further clarification from Seechers Academy regarding qualified programs, offerings, or content as well as the number of PDCs awarded. - Retake the Certified Foresight Practitioner assessment before your 3-year certification period expires.
- Pursue the next level in the Professional Foresight Certification pathway, Certified Foresight Influencer, if eligibility criteria are met and your 3-year CFP term has not yet expired.