Futures Guidance combines futures research methods with guidance-oriented thinking
In Futures Guidance, the future is seen open, containing many different possibilities. Humans naturally like to think about and focus on the future, but future-oriented thinking can also be learned and taught.
Futures Guidance provides people with the tools for thinking and acting in ways that enable them to focus on their future expectations while also preparing for different chains of events.
Futures Guidance also helps people imagine their future selves and roles within their communities and environments. Instead of envisioning a singular future that is set on a linear path, the goal of Futures Guidance is to assess the future as a more comprehensive set of entities and nonlinear continuum.
“Futures Guidance is guidance that does not aim for a single,
predetermined goal,
but rather for a range of possibilities.”
“Many thanks for broadening my horizons. Good, concrete methods and expert guest sessions.”
Feedback from a Futures Guidance student,
spring 2026.
“All expectations were met. The combination of theory and practical application was excellently structured. I gained insights I could put into practice immediately. It left me wanting more.“
Feedback from a Futures Guidance student,
spring 2026.
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feedback on Futures Guidance Study module during 2024–2026
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Internationally Accredited Study Module
In October 2025, the Futures Guidance Module was accredited by the World Futures Studies Federation (WFSF).
The decision follows a stringent process and international standards applied by the WFSF in its assurance of high-quality futures studies education. These have been underpinned by the FFRC of due diligence measures according to international best practice in course accreditation. University of Turku and the Finland Futures Research Centre meets the world leading standards and educational outcomes in the discipline of futures studies and foresight.
