Quick facts
- Format: Online, asynchronous, 7-weeks
- Credits: 4 credits per course
- Earn: 2 industry-recognized certifications
- Timeline: 1–2 semesters
- Open to all majors
Who’s this for?
- Problem-solvers, creatives, organizers, planners, strategists — or anyone who wants to do meaningful work
- No prerequisites; class standing of sophomore or higher
Why take this certificate?
- You’ll learn how to lead change — in your team, your community or your future job.
- You’ll gain tools to forecast the future, design better systems and create action plans.
- You’ll build a portfolio-worthy project, not just complete a set of assignments.
- And you’ll earn real-world certifications respected by companies and organizations.
Skills you’ll build
- Strategic foresight and scenario planning
- Innovation frameworks and rapid prototyping
- Systems thinking and impact mapping
- Communication and change leadership
Where can this take you?
This certificate can add depth to nearly any major. Whether you want to:
- Design sustainable communities
- Improve healthcare access
- Build more inclusive organizations
- Start your own initiative or nonprofit
This combo of Futures Thinking and Innovation Strategy gives you tools to see the big picture and make bold ideas real.
Certificate course details
Format and structure
- Fully online, 7-week sessions
- Each course = 4 credits
- Designed to be completed in 1 or 2 semesters
- Includes industry-recognized certifications
- No exams — your work is hands-on, creative and applied
What students have to say
“The weekly structure was clear, and I liked that everything builds toward a big final project. That kind of scaffolding helps me stay on track.”
— Senior, Biology major
“Getting an industry certificate just for doing the classwork? That’s a big deal. It’s something I could actually show on a resume or LinkedIn.”
— Senior, Communication major
“I liked that you don’t have to be a tech person or business major to take this. It’s designed for anyone who wants to solve problems or think differently about the future.”
— Junior, English major
“The forecasting games and simulations really stood out to me. They make you think in a whole new way. It’s not just ‘learn this content’ — it’s more like ‘practice being a futurist.’”
— Sophomore, Cyber Operations major
“I appreciated that it connects to real-world stuff like climate change or social systems. The focus on action — not just ideas — made it feel meaningful.”
— Senior, Marketing major
“The idea of designing future scenarios and building a project around them sounded way more creative than I expected. I liked how it wasn’t just theory — it felt like something you’d actually use in a job.”
— Junior, Criminal Justice major