Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

This course gives introduction to the basics of futures studies and foresight methods.

After completion the course student

• understands and is able to describe the selected scenario building methods
• understands and is able to describe the Delphi- and Futures Wheel -methods
• has a preliminary ability to facilitate a futures workshop.

Content (course unit)

Content:

• Scenario building
• Delphi method
• Futures Wheel method
• Futures workshop

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The course is approved when the student has demonstrated an understanding of scenario building methods, Delphi- and Futures Wheel methods and possesses a preliminary ability to facilitate a futures workshop.

Location and time

1.8.25-31.8.26
TUNI Moodle, https://moodle.tuni.fi

Exam schedules

No spesific dates. The course needs to be completed on 31.8.2026 at the latest.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on completing the exam presented in the course Moodle.
The course needs to be completed on 31.8.2026 at the latest.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Self learning. This course is done completely online (Moodle) and independently. You can complete it at your own pace, at a time that suits you. The course needs to be completed on 31.8.2026 at the latest.

See enrollment and Moodle instructions at HUBS https://hubs.fi/en/

Learning materials

Available in TUNI Moodle, https://moodle.tuni.fi

Student workload

27 hours of independent work.

Completion alternatives

No alternative ways.

International connections

The whole course is done in english. Course material is in english.

Further information

The course language is english.

During this course, you will study the basics of futures studies and foresight methods.
- You understand and are able to describe the selected scenario building methods.
- You understand and are able to describe the Delphi- and Futures Wheel -methods.
- You have a preliminary ability to facilitate a futures workshop.

The course is an independent part of three online futures studies courses. It is recommended that you complete the courses in this order:
1. NN00HD38 Introduction to Futures Studies and Foresight, 1 cr
2. NN00HD39 Types of Futures Knowledge, 1 cr
3. NN00HD40 Futures Studies and Foresight Methods, 1 cr

For further information see HUBS pages https://hubs.fi/en/