This page provides answers to some of the common questions we receive about TFSX and its programs. If you don’t find your question answered here, please contact our team for further assistance!
TFSX has been a vision of Kedge Principals Frank Spencer and Yvette Montero Salvatico for many years. They recognized that the world is dramatically changing, and knew that a futures thinking mindset must empower our strategy, innovation, design, technology, and social change.
In response, they created a practical and tangible learning platform so that every discipline and domain could be updated for the landscape of exponential complexity and emerging change. In addition to designing the content of Foundations in Natural Foresight® (the TFSX flagship program), Transformations of Natural Foresight®, and various advanced training programs, Frank and Yvette serve as lead instructors at The Futures School.
While TFSX* owns and retains copyright and trademark for the Natural Foresight® Framework, we grant you the right to make use of the materials as they are, or in modified form. You may translate, modify, print, network, reformat or change the materials in any way providing that you meet the terms of the license.
The Natural Foresight® Framework has been released under the Creative Commons license Attribution 4.0 International, allowing everyone to share, copy, redistribute, remix, transform, and build upon NFF in any medium and format, and for any purpose, even commercially.
We would be very interested to see copies of, or links to, derivative works. If you would like to share these with us, please email details to info@tfsx.com.
If you use or amend or incorporate content from the Natural Foresight® Framework, which is provided under a Creative Commons license, use the following attribution:
Natural Foresight® by TFSX is licensed under Attribution 4.0 International
* The Futures School® and Natural Foresight® are registered trademarks of Kedge, LLC (dba TFSX)
Are you someone who is naturally curious, connects the dots, and is open to new ways of thinking and seeing the world? Do you understand the value of tapping into the future in order to seize undiscovered innovations and opportunities? Are you looking to add another toolkit to your personal or professional repertoire? Do you have some knowledge of Strategic Foresight and Futures Thinking, and you want to further your skillset? Are you struggling to implement foresight into your organization or strategic planning?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are exactly who should attend TFSX. Whether you are a corporate foresight practitioner, a change agent, a trend hunter, an innovative entrepreneur, a student, a social chemist, a technologist, a CEO, or a strategist… TFSX is for you.
For our live-online programs, we utilize Zoom (webinar technology) and Mural (virtual collaboration tool) platforms. For all of our programs we also use our foresight learning platform, my.TFSX.com, as a course companion.
Technical Requirements:
Yes, our my.TFSX platform provides a one-stop shop with courses, foresight workshop recipes and tools, thought leadership, community, and more available to you.
Review our membership tiers for a breakdown of what is included in free versus subscriber platform access.
Some of the free or low-cost, asynchronous courses we currently have available, include:
Yes. Due to the fact that we customize each program based on the backgrounds, interests, and industries of the attendees, we only offer a limited number of seats. Therefore, we recommend that you apply early.
Upon completion of a TFSX program, you will receive a certificate of completion that is recognized by the growing list of professionals that are part of the TFSX Alumni Network as proof of competency. At that point, you will be equipped to apply for Professional Foresight Certification.
TFSX offers various levels of Professional Foresight Certification in the Natural Foresight® Framework – a proven approach to applying Strategic Foresight in organizational and personal contexts. Certification is backed by the Global Foresight Advisory Council, an international group of visionaries, redefining their industries and guided by an innate futurist mindset.
The Global Foresight Advisory Council (GFAC) is the accrediting body for The Futures School Professional Foresight Certification, and supports its mission of ethically democratizing the future around the world. This international group of visionaries are redefining their industries, intrinsically guided by an innate futurist mindset. As multidisciplinary luminaries they are uniquely positioned to guide and expand this movement into the future with the right balance of practical experience and provocative thinking.
Tuition amounts vary for each TFSX program. Please visit the Learning Events page for more information about each learning opportunity.
If your application is accepted, you will be sent a direct link to pay your tuition. We accept credit cards (American Express, Master Card, Visa, and Discover) as well as offline payment options (check or invoice). Payment plans are available upon request, please contact us at info@tfsx.com to inquire.
We believe that the future is an experience for everyone to share. To reduce the financial hurdles individuals face to truly access the future, we have a nomination process to assess and provide tuition assistance to select learning events.
Learn more about the process here.
A group rate is offered to parties of two or more individuals from the same organization. Inquire about the discount by contacting info@tfsx.com .
Seat transfers are gladly accepted. Only one transfer is permitted per original registrant. If you need to transfer your seat to another person, you must do so at least two weeks before the start of the program. Transfers must be made in writing by the original registrant and sent to info@tfsx.com. Please “CC” the substitute in your email and include their name, email address, and phone number. The individual submitting the transfer is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with the substitution. An additional $25 processing fee will be charged for transferring your seat. Beginning two weeks before the start of the program, all seats are non-transferable.
We do not support partial seat swaps or registration sharing of any kind, nor do we prorate registration costs if you are only able to attend certain training days. You MUST be able to attend the full program.
Purchase of registration indicates that you have read and agree to comply with this transfer policy. This policy is subject to change; all registered attendees will be notified of any changes.
This policy is subject to change based on your specific enrollment. Review your program’s terms and conditions.
You are eligible to receive a partial refund for registration cancellations up to two weeks before the start of a program.
Cancellations made six weeks before the start of a program will receive a refund less 25% of your purchased registration price; cancellations made five weeks before the start of a program will receive a refund less 50% of your purchased registration price; cancellations made four weeks before the start of a program will receive a refund less 75% of your purchased registration price. Beginning two weeks before the start of a program, all registrations are non-refundable. For in-person programs, we suggest you consider investing in travel insurance, in case an extenuating event prevents you from attending.
You may not defer your tuition to a future program.
Cancellations must be received in writing from the original registrant. Please send these requests to info@tfsx.com.
In the unlikely event that the training is canceled, all registrations will be refunded. We will not, however, be able to refund any flight, hotel, or other purchases.
Purchase of registration indicates that you have read and agree to comply with this cancellation policy. This policy is subject to change; all registered attendees will be notified of any changes.
This policy is subject to change based on your specific enrollment. Review your program’s terms and conditions.
Dress is business casual.
Yes! We would love the opportunity to host TFSX programming in your region and are open to exploring licensing relationships. For more information, contact us at info@tfsx.com.
Yes, you can! Any TFSX program can be hosted on-location as exclusive training for your leaders, foresight division, corporate university, educational institution, students, or employee development. TFSX also offers custom engagements and consultative services. Contact us at info@tfsx.com and we will set up a conversation to discuss your specific needs.
For general information, please contact info@tfsx.com.
