The Global Foresight Advisory Council supports TFSX’s mission of ethically democratizing the future around the world. In addition to offering mentorship and guidance, the Council also serves as the accrediting body for The Futures School Professional Foresight Certification.

Certified Foresight Influencers (CFIs) have extensive knowledge of the tools and methods within Natural Foresight®, including advanced concepts. CFIs will have published works or otherwise established themselves as a thought leader in the use of foresight in their respective profession. Influencers are able to generate tangible organizational support and transformation through the implementation of robust futures work.

A Certified Foresight Influencer candidate must meet eligibility requirements and submit a Natural Foresight® portfolio on an approved project topic. The applied portfolio is reviewed and must earn an 80% or higher to receive the CFI designation.