Common Queries Clarified
What is the Target Audience for Learning Future Skills?
The target audience for Future Skills training is high school and gap year students, but undergraduate college students also may find it valuable.
How Do the Sagacity Day Modules Relate to the Future Skills Course?
Four full-day modules comprise the Future Skills course.
What Are the Four Sagacity Day Modules?
Module 1 - Artificial Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence, Creativity, Problem-Solving & Embracing/Harnessing Change
Module 2 - Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence & Time Management
Module 3 - Storytelling, Cybersecurity, Collaboration & Working in Teams, Leadership, and Detecting Fake News
Module 4 - Design Thinking, Judgment & Complex Decision-Making, Data Science, Adaptability & Flexibility, Personal Branding
If a Student Completes All Four Sagacity Day Modules, Will They Earn a Future Skills Course Certificate?
Yes
How Are These Courses Taught?
All Sagacity Institute courses are taught synchronously. The Sagacity Day courses are taught online, and the Future Skills courses are taught onsite.
Who Teaches These Courses?
In 2025, Professor Michael Fanning will teach all Sagacity Day and Future Skills courses. He is the founder of the Sagacity Institute and is an associate professor at the University of Southern California and a lecturer at Georgetown University.
Will Students Receive a Certificate for These Courses?
Students who successfully complete the Future Skills course will be awarded a certificate from the Sagacity Institute.
Can This Certificate Be Included in a Student’s College Admissions?
Yes. Demonstrating expertise in future skills may well be a difference maker for students to gain admission to the college of their choice.
Can Future Skills Course Graduates Request a Recommendation From Professor Fanning?
Yes. Students who earn a Future Skills Course certificate may request a recommendation from Professor Fanning.
Will All Sagacity Day Modules and Future Skills Courses Be Taught in English?
Yes.